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NASM or AFAA GROUP FITNESS INSTRUCTOR
LATEST EXAM 2024-2025 ACTUAL EXAM WITH
UPDATED QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED ANSWERS
(ALREADY GRADED A+)
An instructor has been teaching the same formate int he same
time slot for several years. In the past few months, he has found it
hard to get motivated to teach, and class numbers have declined.
After thinking about it, he decides to attend a workshop on a new
format and asks for a meeting with his supervisor or discuss
changing the class. Which of the following does this scenario
represent? - ANSWER-Long-term evaluation
Which of the following is a true statement about type 1 (slow-
twitch) muscle fibers? - ANSWER-They contain a large number of
capillaries, mitochondria, and myoglobin
Which of the following is an example of a SMART goal? -
ANSWER-"Today, we are going to do 25 squats during our 10-
minute movement prep sequence."
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Which of the following is a movement in the transverse plane? -
ANSWER-Forearm pronation
When dealing with chronic conditions in the group fitness setting,
which of the following is most important for the Group Fitness
Instructor to do? - ANSWER-Facilitate a non-intimidating,
inclusive environment
What is the recommended intake of water post-exercise? -
ANSWER-16 oz for every pound of body weight
Which of the following terms refers to the ability of muscles to
exert maximal power in a minimal amount of time? - ANSWER-
Rate of force production
Which of the following is true of the right ventricle? - ANSWER-It
sends deoxygenated blood to the lungs
Which of the following safely takes participants through a gradual
physiological change from exertion to rest? - ANSWER-Transition
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When teaching a small-group circuit training class, an unexpected
participant shows up. The class requires participants to sign-up in
advance due to limited space and equipment. How should you
handle the situation? - ANSWER-Talk to the participant about the
class requirements and allow them to wait and see if there is a
no-show so they can try the class
If you cued a participant, "Press through your palms," in
downward dog what kinetic chain checkpoint would you have
prompted that cue? - ANSWER-Shoulders
In addition to improved quality of life and weight loss, which of the
following is another health benefit of fitness? - ANSWER-Elevated
mood
What is the proper regression for camel pose? - ANSWER-Place
hands at the back of the pelvis
Group Fitness Instructors should aim to keep music volume to no
higher than what decibel (dB) level? - ANSWER-85 dB
NASM or AFAA GROUP FITNESS INSTRUCTOR
LATEST EXAM 2024-2025 ACTUAL EXAM WITH
UPDATED QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED ANSWERS
(ALREADY GRADED A+)
An instructor has been teaching the same formate int he same
time slot for several years. In the past few months, he has found it
hard to get motivated to teach, and class numbers have declined.
After thinking about it, he decides to attend a workshop on a new
format and asks for a meeting with his supervisor or discuss
changing the class. Which of the following does this scenario
represent? - ANSWER-Long-term evaluation
Which of the following is a true statement about type 1 (slow-
twitch) muscle fibers? - ANSWER-They contain a large number of
capillaries, mitochondria, and myoglobin
Which of the following is an example of a SMART goal? -
ANSWER-"Today, we are going to do 25 squats during our 10-
minute movement prep sequence."
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Which of the following is a movement in the transverse plane? -
ANSWER-Forearm pronation
When dealing with chronic conditions in the group fitness setting,
which of the following is most important for the Group Fitness
Instructor to do? - ANSWER-Facilitate a non-intimidating,
inclusive environment
What is the recommended intake of water post-exercise? -
ANSWER-16 oz for every pound of body weight
Which of the following terms refers to the ability of muscles to
exert maximal power in a minimal amount of time? - ANSWER-
Rate of force production
Which of the following is true of the right ventricle? - ANSWER-It
sends deoxygenated blood to the lungs
Which of the following safely takes participants through a gradual
physiological change from exertion to rest? - ANSWER-Transition
, 3|Page
When teaching a small-group circuit training class, an unexpected
participant shows up. The class requires participants to sign-up in
advance due to limited space and equipment. How should you
handle the situation? - ANSWER-Talk to the participant about the
class requirements and allow them to wait and see if there is a
no-show so they can try the class
If you cued a participant, "Press through your palms," in
downward dog what kinetic chain checkpoint would you have
prompted that cue? - ANSWER-Shoulders
In addition to improved quality of life and weight loss, which of the
following is another health benefit of fitness? - ANSWER-Elevated
mood
What is the proper regression for camel pose? - ANSWER-Place
hands at the back of the pelvis
Group Fitness Instructors should aim to keep music volume to no
higher than what decibel (dB) level? - ANSWER-85 dB
