NASM VIRTUAL COACHING FINAL PAPER 2026
QUESTIONS WITH FULL ANSWERS
◉ What is a customer acquisition cost (CAC)? Answer: The cost of a
new customer to a business
◉ Approximately when were the first wearable fitness trackers
introduced? Answer: 1981
◉ What is the typical lighting spectrum range used for creating
video content? Answer: 3,200 K and 5,500 K
◉ What is the primary difference between a gyroscope and
accelerometer? Answer: A gyroscope can measure rotational
movement, whereas an accelerometer can only measure movement
and acceleration in the three-axis plane
◉ What is a lead? Answer: A prospect who has shown greater-than-
normal interest in a business's product or service
◉ What is an advantage of Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis (BIA)
assessments over scale weight assessments? Answer: BIA provides
the ability to objectively assess changes in body composition, which
may be more important than body weight alone
,◉ After establishing a baseline, the fitness professional determines
that it takes Client B greater than 45 minutes to fall asleep each
evening. What term is used to describe the amount of time required
to fall asleep? Answer: Sleep latency
◉ Which services can a virtual coach provide? Answer: The services
found within their credentials
◉ In which setting is intra-session instruction most suitable?
Answer: Long-duration, low-complexity workouts
◉ If a fitness professional runs a campaign to get greater
engagement among high school-aged athletes, which social media
platform should they focus on most? Answer: Instagram
◉ What is the purpose of a marketing strategy? Answer: To educate
prospective clients about the company and its programs and
services
◉ Which of the following is not an example of word-of-mouth
marketing? Answer: Webinars
, ◉ Which dietary assessment forms should be utilized by fitness
professionals? Answer: All, some, or none based on qualifications
and expertise
◉ Which of the following requires video conferencing technology?
Answer: A live interactive group fitness class
◉ What does the A in SMART goals stand for? Answer: Achievable
◉ What type of exercise may lead to a decrease in resting heart rate
in healthy clients? Answer: All types of exercise may lead to a
decrease in resting heart rate in healthy clients
◉ Which of the following is not one of the four P's of Marketing?
Answer: Principle
◉ What is an example of a low-budget lighting solution? Answer:
Utilizing a lamp fixture with a cool white bulb installed and the
lampshade removed
◉ How does the virtual format impact a virtual coach's scope of
practice? Answer: Offering virtual services does not impact the
scope of practice
QUESTIONS WITH FULL ANSWERS
◉ What is a customer acquisition cost (CAC)? Answer: The cost of a
new customer to a business
◉ Approximately when were the first wearable fitness trackers
introduced? Answer: 1981
◉ What is the typical lighting spectrum range used for creating
video content? Answer: 3,200 K and 5,500 K
◉ What is the primary difference between a gyroscope and
accelerometer? Answer: A gyroscope can measure rotational
movement, whereas an accelerometer can only measure movement
and acceleration in the three-axis plane
◉ What is a lead? Answer: A prospect who has shown greater-than-
normal interest in a business's product or service
◉ What is an advantage of Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis (BIA)
assessments over scale weight assessments? Answer: BIA provides
the ability to objectively assess changes in body composition, which
may be more important than body weight alone
,◉ After establishing a baseline, the fitness professional determines
that it takes Client B greater than 45 minutes to fall asleep each
evening. What term is used to describe the amount of time required
to fall asleep? Answer: Sleep latency
◉ Which services can a virtual coach provide? Answer: The services
found within their credentials
◉ In which setting is intra-session instruction most suitable?
Answer: Long-duration, low-complexity workouts
◉ If a fitness professional runs a campaign to get greater
engagement among high school-aged athletes, which social media
platform should they focus on most? Answer: Instagram
◉ What is the purpose of a marketing strategy? Answer: To educate
prospective clients about the company and its programs and
services
◉ Which of the following is not an example of word-of-mouth
marketing? Answer: Webinars
, ◉ Which dietary assessment forms should be utilized by fitness
professionals? Answer: All, some, or none based on qualifications
and expertise
◉ Which of the following requires video conferencing technology?
Answer: A live interactive group fitness class
◉ What does the A in SMART goals stand for? Answer: Achievable
◉ What type of exercise may lead to a decrease in resting heart rate
in healthy clients? Answer: All types of exercise may lead to a
decrease in resting heart rate in healthy clients
◉ Which of the following is not one of the four P's of Marketing?
Answer: Principle
◉ What is an example of a low-budget lighting solution? Answer:
Utilizing a lamp fixture with a cool white bulb installed and the
lampshade removed
◉ How does the virtual format impact a virtual coach's scope of
practice? Answer: Offering virtual services does not impact the
scope of practice
