NASM Group Fitness Instructor Exam
Questions With Verified Answers.
Which of the following is an example of one-way communication? - answer✔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? -
answer✔Mechanoreceptors
A participant in your class exhibits dyspnea. What is the best recommendation for this
participant? - answer✔Take a prolonged break
A person affected by the hormone relaxin should avoid what type exercise? -
answer✔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? - answer✔Title and descripton
Which statement best describes the differences between pre-choreographed, predesigned, and
freestyle teaching methods? - answer✔Pre-choreographed specifies the exact moves and music
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? - answer✔Adherence
Which of the following is a function of a heart valve? - answer✔It prevents backflow or spillage
of blood back into the chambers.
How many components of class design does AFAA recommend? - answer✔5
Which of the following is the primary purpose for starting older adults with light loads and low
volume? - answer✔To optimize movement
What is biomechanics the study of? - answer✔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? - answer✔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? - answer✔Show options for body
weight exercises.
Which of the following is a best practice for periodically implementing variety in a class? -
answer✔Add a single new exercise, movement pattern, or choreography block.
Which statement is true regarding learning styles? - answer✔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? -
answer✔Ability to execute exercises
Exercise should not take place in environments where the AQI (Air Quality Index) is higher than
which of the following? - answer✔150
What is the proper proprioceptive regression for a bodyweight squat on a BOSU ball? -
answer✔Single-leg squat on the floor
Why are cycle-based classes good for participants who find other cardiorespiratory formats too
technical? - answer✔Lack of complex choreography
Which best describes 32-count phrased music? - answer✔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? - answer✔A combination of visual, auditory, and kinesthetic cues
What is the recommended intake of water post-exercise? - answer✔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? - answer✔Sit back like you're seating yourself onto a chair.
Which condition often coexists with hypertension, hyperlipidemia, Type II diabetes, and
osteoarthritis? - answer✔Obesity
An instructor has been teaching the same format in the 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
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