NASM GROUP FITNESS INSTRUCTOR
EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 100%
PASS
Which of the following is an example of one-way communication? - ANS The instructor says,
"Good morning everyone! Welcome to HIIT! I hope you're all ready for some serious hard
work!"
Which of the following are sensory receptors responsible for sensing position in body tissues
and are located in muscles, tendons, ligaments, and joint capsules of the human body? -
ANS Mechanoreceptors
A participant in your class exhibits dyspnea. What is the best recommendation for this
participant? - ANS Take a prolonged break
A person affected by the hormone relaxin should avoid what type exercise? - ANS Plyometric
When an instructor creates a new workout for a specific class, they should define the class
objectives by considering which of the following first? - ANS Title and descripton
Which statement best describes the differences between pre-choreographed, predesigned, and
freestyle teaching methods? - ANS Pre-choreographed specifies the exact moves and music
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,to be used; predesigned provides direction and a class template; freestyle is based on the
instructor's personal preferences.
One of the most consistent findings with regard to exercise behavior is the positive relationship
between self-confidence and which of the following? - ANS Adherence
Which of the following is a function of a heart valve? - ANS It prevents backflow or spillage of
blood back into the chambers.
How many components of class design does AFAA recommend? - ANS 5
Which of the following is the primary purpose for starting older adults with light loads and low
volume? - ANS To optimize movement
What is biomechanics the study of? - ANS How forces affect a living body
Which teaching method consists of designing, developing, and delivering movement to group
fitness participants based on the Group Fitness Instructor's own personal preferences, skill set,
and knowledge of exercise selection? - ANS Freestyle
During your class, you notice an obese participant struggling with the exercises. Which of the
following would be the most appropriate course of action? - ANS Show options for body
weight exercises.
Which of the following is a best practice for periodically implementing variety in a class? -
ANS Add a single new exercise, movement pattern, or choreography block.
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, Which statement is true regarding learning styles? - ANS They represent the way a learner
prefers to learn.
When space becomes an issue, what is the most important factor for an instructor to consider?
- ANS Ability to execute exercises
Exercise should not take place in environments where the AQI (Air Quality Index) is higher than
which of the following? - ANS 150
What is the proper proprioceptive regression for a bodyweight squat on a BOSU ball? -
ANS Single-leg squat on the floor
Why are cycle-based classes good for participants who find other cardiorespiratory formats too
technical? - ANS Lack of complex choreography
Which best describes 32-count phrased music? - ANS There is an audible build up every 32
counts
When using three-dimensional cueing, which of the following is most appropriate for an
instructor to provide? - ANS A combination of visual, auditory, and kinesthetic cues
What is the recommended intake of water post-exercise? - ANS 16 oz for every pound of
body weight lost
Which of the following is the most appropriate cue to correct a participant performing a single-
leg squat? - ANS Sit back like you're seating yourself onto a chair.
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EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 100%
PASS
Which of the following is an example of one-way communication? - ANS The instructor says,
"Good morning everyone! Welcome to HIIT! I hope you're all ready for some serious hard
work!"
Which of the following are sensory receptors responsible for sensing position in body tissues
and are located in muscles, tendons, ligaments, and joint capsules of the human body? -
ANS Mechanoreceptors
A participant in your class exhibits dyspnea. What is the best recommendation for this
participant? - ANS Take a prolonged break
A person affected by the hormone relaxin should avoid what type exercise? - ANS Plyometric
When an instructor creates a new workout for a specific class, they should define the class
objectives by considering which of the following first? - ANS Title and descripton
Which statement best describes the differences between pre-choreographed, predesigned, and
freestyle teaching methods? - ANS Pre-choreographed specifies the exact moves and music
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,to be used; predesigned provides direction and a class template; freestyle is based on the
instructor's personal preferences.
One of the most consistent findings with regard to exercise behavior is the positive relationship
between self-confidence and which of the following? - ANS Adherence
Which of the following is a function of a heart valve? - ANS It prevents backflow or spillage of
blood back into the chambers.
How many components of class design does AFAA recommend? - ANS 5
Which of the following is the primary purpose for starting older adults with light loads and low
volume? - ANS To optimize movement
What is biomechanics the study of? - ANS How forces affect a living body
Which teaching method consists of designing, developing, and delivering movement to group
fitness participants based on the Group Fitness Instructor's own personal preferences, skill set,
and knowledge of exercise selection? - ANS Freestyle
During your class, you notice an obese participant struggling with the exercises. Which of the
following would be the most appropriate course of action? - ANS Show options for body
weight exercises.
Which of the following is a best practice for periodically implementing variety in a class? -
ANS Add a single new exercise, movement pattern, or choreography block.
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, Which statement is true regarding learning styles? - ANS They represent the way a learner
prefers to learn.
When space becomes an issue, what is the most important factor for an instructor to consider?
- ANS Ability to execute exercises
Exercise should not take place in environments where the AQI (Air Quality Index) is higher than
which of the following? - ANS 150
What is the proper proprioceptive regression for a bodyweight squat on a BOSU ball? -
ANS Single-leg squat on the floor
Why are cycle-based classes good for participants who find other cardiorespiratory formats too
technical? - ANS Lack of complex choreography
Which best describes 32-count phrased music? - ANS There is an audible build up every 32
counts
When using three-dimensional cueing, which of the following is most appropriate for an
instructor to provide? - ANS A combination of visual, auditory, and kinesthetic cues
What is the recommended intake of water post-exercise? - ANS 16 oz for every pound of
body weight lost
Which of the following is the most appropriate cue to correct a participant performing a single-
leg squat? - ANS Sit back like you're seating yourself onto a chair.
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