ACSM FINAL PAPER 2026 QUESTIONS
WITH SOLUTIONS GRADED A+
◉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. Answer: 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. Answer: 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. Answer: 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. Answer: 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. Answer: 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. Answer: 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). Answer: 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. Answer: 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.. Answer: 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. Answer: D. all of the above
WITH SOLUTIONS GRADED A+
◉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. Answer: 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. Answer: 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. Answer: 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. Answer: 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. Answer: 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. Answer: 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). Answer: 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. Answer: 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.. Answer: 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. Answer: D. all of the above
