NASM GFI FINAL EXAM VERSION 1 REAL
EXAM PRACTICE QUESTIONS WITH
CORRECT ANSWERS
Which progression would make a squat jump with a heel raise less complex but add intensity
a tuck jump a single-leg squat a body weight squate a squat to press -- ANSWER--a tuck
jump
What effect does the hormone relaxin have on people who are pregnant?
increases body temperature improves bone health limits strength
adaptations decreases joint stability -- ANSWER--decreases joint
stability
How can an instructor turn an unexpected situation like not having enough equipment into a
positive experience?
educate the class on different methods of training like increased reps or bodyweight exercises
suggest another time for participants that do not have equipment to come back allow the
participants to vent to you have participants document to the gym to petition for more
equipment -- ANSWER--educate the class on different methods of training like increased
reps or bodyweight exercises
Having good form as an instructor is important for what type of cueing?
three-dimensional cueing personalizing cues movement cueing hands-
on cues -- ANSWER--three-dimensional cueing
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,What is a common error to monitor for in the supine position?
arching lower back chin tucked in heels digging into the floor
shoulders shrugging up to the ears -- ANSWER--arching lower back
What term refers to the body part located toward or on the front side of the body?
posterior proximal anterior
superior -- ANSWER--anterior
What refers to a movement in
the frontal plane away from
the midline of the body?
rotation abduction flexion
dorsiflexion -- ANSWER--abduction
Which component of class design provides a quick overview and explanation of the workout
and class expectations? body of the workout introduction movement prep transition --
ANSWER--introduction
What neural component is sensitive to change in tension of muscle and the rate of that
change?
golgi tendon organs muscle spindles
intervertebral discs motor unit -- ANSWER--
golgi tendon organs
What is the best example of a credible resource from which to obtain information and
education?
internet fitness blogs fitness-based television shows evidence-based
publications commercial fitness magazines -- ANSWER--evidence-based
publications
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,What term describes the joint action of the knee during the down stroke when cycling?
knee inversion knee flexion knee adduction
knee extension -- ANSWER--knee extension
What measure is used to verbally express how hard a participant feels he or she is working
during exercise?
VO2max RPE
peak heart rate ventilation threshold --
ANSWER--RPE Which class
component is most influential on the
participants' expectations for the class?
class introduction movement prep phase
class outro transition -- ANSWER--
class introduction
which is the best example of an instructor going outside scope of practice?
increasing the difficulty of an exercise for a regular class participant helping a participant
with her push-up form modifying an exercise for participant with osteoporosis selling
nutritional supplements to participants -- ANSWER--selling nutritional supplements to
participants
Which statement best describes anaerobic metabolism? supports cardiorespiratory
training for longer durations supports high number of repetitions at low to moderate
intensities supports speed, power, and strength endurance training in short bouts
supports submaximal exercise performance for longer durations -- ANSWER--supports
speed, power, and strength endurance in short bouts
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, What is a consideration that is unique to creating virtual, on-demand class content?
coaching or discussing how participants are arranged coaching or discussing things that
are relevant to a specific day, week, season, or current event
coaching potential injury associated with selected exercises coaching or discussing
techniques of equipment that is available -- ANSWER--coaching or discussing things that
are relevant to a specific day, week, season, or current event
What term describes diverting the mind from feelings of fatigue and lowering the perception
of effort? association synchronization motivation dissociation -- ANSWER--dissociation
Which modifications can help to improve results from a workout? adding a balance
component to exercise over time reducing resistance in an exercise keeping exercises the
same for a set period of time offering less complex exercise options over time -- ANSWER-
-adding a balance component to exercise over time
Which term refers to the teaching method where a class template provides the overall class
direction and standards while allowing instructors to manipulate other variables within those
standards? freestyle class pre-choreographed class pre-formatted class impromptu class --
ANSWER--pre-formatted class
What is the best starting point when teaching a new exercise?
teach the most advanced move first to show the outcome teach a variety of advanced
options and allow the participants to choose teach one half of the room the advanced
version teach the base move first to develop movement mastery -- ANSWER--teach the
base move first to develop movement mastery
which term describes the speed or pace of the music
rhythm tempo emphasis decibel level -- ANSWER-
-tempo
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EXAM PRACTICE QUESTIONS WITH
CORRECT ANSWERS
Which progression would make a squat jump with a heel raise less complex but add intensity
a tuck jump a single-leg squat a body weight squate a squat to press -- ANSWER--a tuck
jump
What effect does the hormone relaxin have on people who are pregnant?
increases body temperature improves bone health limits strength
adaptations decreases joint stability -- ANSWER--decreases joint
stability
How can an instructor turn an unexpected situation like not having enough equipment into a
positive experience?
educate the class on different methods of training like increased reps or bodyweight exercises
suggest another time for participants that do not have equipment to come back allow the
participants to vent to you have participants document to the gym to petition for more
equipment -- ANSWER--educate the class on different methods of training like increased
reps or bodyweight exercises
Having good form as an instructor is important for what type of cueing?
three-dimensional cueing personalizing cues movement cueing hands-
on cues -- ANSWER--three-dimensional cueing
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,What is a common error to monitor for in the supine position?
arching lower back chin tucked in heels digging into the floor
shoulders shrugging up to the ears -- ANSWER--arching lower back
What term refers to the body part located toward or on the front side of the body?
posterior proximal anterior
superior -- ANSWER--anterior
What refers to a movement in
the frontal plane away from
the midline of the body?
rotation abduction flexion
dorsiflexion -- ANSWER--abduction
Which component of class design provides a quick overview and explanation of the workout
and class expectations? body of the workout introduction movement prep transition --
ANSWER--introduction
What neural component is sensitive to change in tension of muscle and the rate of that
change?
golgi tendon organs muscle spindles
intervertebral discs motor unit -- ANSWER--
golgi tendon organs
What is the best example of a credible resource from which to obtain information and
education?
internet fitness blogs fitness-based television shows evidence-based
publications commercial fitness magazines -- ANSWER--evidence-based
publications
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,What term describes the joint action of the knee during the down stroke when cycling?
knee inversion knee flexion knee adduction
knee extension -- ANSWER--knee extension
What measure is used to verbally express how hard a participant feels he or she is working
during exercise?
VO2max RPE
peak heart rate ventilation threshold --
ANSWER--RPE Which class
component is most influential on the
participants' expectations for the class?
class introduction movement prep phase
class outro transition -- ANSWER--
class introduction
which is the best example of an instructor going outside scope of practice?
increasing the difficulty of an exercise for a regular class participant helping a participant
with her push-up form modifying an exercise for participant with osteoporosis selling
nutritional supplements to participants -- ANSWER--selling nutritional supplements to
participants
Which statement best describes anaerobic metabolism? supports cardiorespiratory
training for longer durations supports high number of repetitions at low to moderate
intensities supports speed, power, and strength endurance training in short bouts
supports submaximal exercise performance for longer durations -- ANSWER--supports
speed, power, and strength endurance in short bouts
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, What is a consideration that is unique to creating virtual, on-demand class content?
coaching or discussing how participants are arranged coaching or discussing things that
are relevant to a specific day, week, season, or current event
coaching potential injury associated with selected exercises coaching or discussing
techniques of equipment that is available -- ANSWER--coaching or discussing things that
are relevant to a specific day, week, season, or current event
What term describes diverting the mind from feelings of fatigue and lowering the perception
of effort? association synchronization motivation dissociation -- ANSWER--dissociation
Which modifications can help to improve results from a workout? adding a balance
component to exercise over time reducing resistance in an exercise keeping exercises the
same for a set period of time offering less complex exercise options over time -- ANSWER-
-adding a balance component to exercise over time
Which term refers to the teaching method where a class template provides the overall class
direction and standards while allowing instructors to manipulate other variables within those
standards? freestyle class pre-choreographed class pre-formatted class impromptu class --
ANSWER--pre-formatted class
What is the best starting point when teaching a new exercise?
teach the most advanced move first to show the outcome teach a variety of advanced
options and allow the participants to choose teach one half of the room the advanced
version teach the base move first to develop movement mastery -- ANSWER--teach the
base move first to develop movement mastery
which term describes the speed or pace of the music
rhythm tempo emphasis decibel level -- ANSWER-
-tempo
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