ACSM GEI Exam 1 Questions and answers with complete solutions 2025 | Verified
Muscle imbalances are generally the major causes of poor posture including all of the following except
A. inherited conditions
B. habits from occupational or repetitive movements
C. disease
D. leg lifts - ✔✔D. Leg Lifts
To teach a stationary lunge, use all of the following cues except:
A. stand with feet about 3 feet apart
B. lift onto the ball of the back foot
C. place the pelvis forward
D. hips and shoulders are level - ✔✔C. place the pelvis forward
ACSM recommends an exercise intensity range of of an individual's maximum
heart rate for improvements in aerobic fitness.
A. 45 - 50%
B. 55 - 90%
C. 35 - 40 %
D. none of the above - ✔✔B. 55 - 90%
Circuit training classes help time pass quickly because each station:
A. lasts only 30-90 seconds
B. is constantly changing.
C. A and B
,D. does not involve any drills - ✔✔C. A and B
Group strength training class warm-up should be specific to prepare for the upcoming strength
exercises. It should do which of the following?
A. increase core temperature
B. involve motion of the major joints
C. promote spinal mobility
D. all of the above - ✔✔D. All of the above
Stretching should be held for seconds during the final segment of a sports
conditioning class.
A. 15 - 60
B. 65 - 80
C. 85-90
D. 90-120 - ✔✔A. 15-60
During the cardiovascular section of a cycle class, you should do all of the following except:
A. increase the intensity gradually
B. keep the cycling techniques the same
C. encourage fun interaction between participants
D. use good form alignment - ✔✔B. keep the cycling techniques the same
The following is a simple warm-up combination for a kickboxing class, however which one is not
appropriate to do?
A. Using the ready position, punch 4 times with the right arm - punch one every 4 counts (16 counts)
B. Repeat the punch 4 times with the left arm (16 counts)
, C. Perform 1 step touch
D. Do 4 hamstring curls (16 counts) - ✔✔C. Perform 1 step touch
"I am breathing into my spine, making space, I am letting go" is an example of which type of cue?
A. breathing
B. alignment
C. affirming
D. informative - ✔✔C. affirming
All of the following are cues for using a stability ball for standing wall squats except:
A. stand with the ball against the wall and pressed into the low back
B. Place the feet far enough away from the wall so that when you squat the knees will for a 90-degree
angle
C. shins are horizontal
D. Toes, knees, hips and shoulders should all face the same direction. - ✔✔C. shins are horizontal
Even the best laid plans can go awry. If you are running late to get to your facility, you can do which of
the following?
A. call and let them know you are running behind
B. ask if someone can greet the participants and let them know you will be there shortly
C. if another instructor is there, ask if they can warm them up
D. all of the above - ✔✔D. all of the above
Safety is key when teaching balance exercises to older adults or those with balance challenges. All of the
following apply except:
Muscle imbalances are generally the major causes of poor posture including all of the following except
A. inherited conditions
B. habits from occupational or repetitive movements
C. disease
D. leg lifts - ✔✔D. Leg Lifts
To teach a stationary lunge, use all of the following cues except:
A. stand with feet about 3 feet apart
B. lift onto the ball of the back foot
C. place the pelvis forward
D. hips and shoulders are level - ✔✔C. place the pelvis forward
ACSM recommends an exercise intensity range of of an individual's maximum
heart rate for improvements in aerobic fitness.
A. 45 - 50%
B. 55 - 90%
C. 35 - 40 %
D. none of the above - ✔✔B. 55 - 90%
Circuit training classes help time pass quickly because each station:
A. lasts only 30-90 seconds
B. is constantly changing.
C. A and B
,D. does not involve any drills - ✔✔C. A and B
Group strength training class warm-up should be specific to prepare for the upcoming strength
exercises. It should do which of the following?
A. increase core temperature
B. involve motion of the major joints
C. promote spinal mobility
D. all of the above - ✔✔D. All of the above
Stretching should be held for seconds during the final segment of a sports
conditioning class.
A. 15 - 60
B. 65 - 80
C. 85-90
D. 90-120 - ✔✔A. 15-60
During the cardiovascular section of a cycle class, you should do all of the following except:
A. increase the intensity gradually
B. keep the cycling techniques the same
C. encourage fun interaction between participants
D. use good form alignment - ✔✔B. keep the cycling techniques the same
The following is a simple warm-up combination for a kickboxing class, however which one is not
appropriate to do?
A. Using the ready position, punch 4 times with the right arm - punch one every 4 counts (16 counts)
B. Repeat the punch 4 times with the left arm (16 counts)
, C. Perform 1 step touch
D. Do 4 hamstring curls (16 counts) - ✔✔C. Perform 1 step touch
"I am breathing into my spine, making space, I am letting go" is an example of which type of cue?
A. breathing
B. alignment
C. affirming
D. informative - ✔✔C. affirming
All of the following are cues for using a stability ball for standing wall squats except:
A. stand with the ball against the wall and pressed into the low back
B. Place the feet far enough away from the wall so that when you squat the knees will for a 90-degree
angle
C. shins are horizontal
D. Toes, knees, hips and shoulders should all face the same direction. - ✔✔C. shins are horizontal
Even the best laid plans can go awry. If you are running late to get to your facility, you can do which of
the following?
A. call and let them know you are running behind
B. ask if someone can greet the participants and let them know you will be there shortly
C. if another instructor is there, ask if they can warm them up
D. all of the above - ✔✔D. all of the above
Safety is key when teaching balance exercises to older adults or those with balance challenges. All of the
following apply except:
