NASM/AFAA GROUP FITNESS INSTRUCTOR
EXAM LATEST 2023-2024 ACTUAL EXAM 200
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS|GRADED
A
Which of the following is an example of one-way communication? - -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? - -Mechanoreceptors
-A participant in your class exhibits dyspnea. What is the best recommendation for this
participant? - -Take a prolonged break
-A person affected by the hormone relaxin should avoid what type exercise? - -
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? - -Title and descripton
-Which statement best describes the differences between pre-choreographed,
predesigned, and freestyle teaching methods? - -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? - -Adherence
-Which of the following is a function of a heart valve? - -It prevents backflow or spillage
of blood back into the chambers.
-How many components of class design does AFAA recommend? - -5
-Which of the following is the primary purpose for starting older adults with light loads
and low volume? - -To optimize movement
-What is biomechanics the study of? - -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? - -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? - -Show options for
body weight exercises.
, -Which of the following is a best practice for periodically implementing variety in a
class? - -Add a single new exercise, movement pattern, or choreography block.
-Which statement is true regarding learning styles? - -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? - -Ability to execute exercises
-Exercise should not take place in environments where the AQI (Air Quality Index) is
higher than which of the following? - -150
-What is the proper proprioceptive regression for a bodyweight squat on a BOSU ball? -
-Single-leg squat on the floor
-Why are cycle-based classes good for participants who find other cardiorespiratory
formats too technical? - -Lack of complex choreography
-Which best describes 32-count phrased music? - -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? - -A combination of visual, auditory, and kinesthetic cues
-What is the recommended intake of water post-exercise? - -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? - -Sit back like you're seating yourself onto a chair.
-Which condition often coexists with hypertension, hyperlipidemia, Type II diabetes,
and osteoarthritis? - -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 with his supervisor to discuss changing the class.
Which of the following does this scenario represent? - -Long-term evaluation
-An industry standard is the necessity for Group Fitness Instructors to be competent in
the emergency response protocol for participants who experience which of the
following? - -Cardiac arrest
-Which of the following is an appropriate BPM for an aqua or seniors class? - -122-128
BPM
-Which of the following is a method of learning? - -Kinesthetic
EXAM LATEST 2023-2024 ACTUAL EXAM 200
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS|GRADED
A
Which of the following is an example of one-way communication? - -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? - -Mechanoreceptors
-A participant in your class exhibits dyspnea. What is the best recommendation for this
participant? - -Take a prolonged break
-A person affected by the hormone relaxin should avoid what type exercise? - -
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? - -Title and descripton
-Which statement best describes the differences between pre-choreographed,
predesigned, and freestyle teaching methods? - -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? - -Adherence
-Which of the following is a function of a heart valve? - -It prevents backflow or spillage
of blood back into the chambers.
-How many components of class design does AFAA recommend? - -5
-Which of the following is the primary purpose for starting older adults with light loads
and low volume? - -To optimize movement
-What is biomechanics the study of? - -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? - -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? - -Show options for
body weight exercises.
, -Which of the following is a best practice for periodically implementing variety in a
class? - -Add a single new exercise, movement pattern, or choreography block.
-Which statement is true regarding learning styles? - -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? - -Ability to execute exercises
-Exercise should not take place in environments where the AQI (Air Quality Index) is
higher than which of the following? - -150
-What is the proper proprioceptive regression for a bodyweight squat on a BOSU ball? -
-Single-leg squat on the floor
-Why are cycle-based classes good for participants who find other cardiorespiratory
formats too technical? - -Lack of complex choreography
-Which best describes 32-count phrased music? - -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? - -A combination of visual, auditory, and kinesthetic cues
-What is the recommended intake of water post-exercise? - -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? - -Sit back like you're seating yourself onto a chair.
-Which condition often coexists with hypertension, hyperlipidemia, Type II diabetes,
and osteoarthritis? - -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 with his supervisor to discuss changing the class.
Which of the following does this scenario represent? - -Long-term evaluation
-An industry standard is the necessity for Group Fitness Instructors to be competent in
the emergency response protocol for participants who experience which of the
following? - -Cardiac arrest
-Which of the following is an appropriate BPM for an aqua or seniors class? - -122-128
BPM
-Which of the following is a method of learning? - -Kinesthetic
