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NASM GFI FINAL ACTUAL EXAM QUESTIONS
WITH VERIFIED SOLUTIONS 2025/2026 NEW
UPDATE GRADED A+ TESTED AND APPROVED
which exercise is the most appropriate for a participant with osteoporosis speed
and agility training
plyometric exercises light resistance training high-intensity aerobic exercise --
CORRECT ANSWER--light resistance training
In class, an instructor observes a participant doing a push-up with an arched lower back.
What is the appropriate cue to correct this?
"round the upper back"
"engage glutes and flatten the back"
"control speed through range of motion"
"maintain neutral cervical spine" --CORRECT ANSWER--"engage glutes and flatten the
back"
What term describes diverting the mind from feelings of fatigue and lowering the perception
of effort? association synchronization motivation dissociation --CORRECT ANSWER--
dissociation
What term refers to an increase in joint angle?
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extension rotation adduction flexion --
CORRECT ANSWER--extension How can
an instructor build rapport with
participants during the exercise class
providing only a few participants with
individualized workout programs
collecting participant contact info such as
email, phone number, and social media
handles minimizing conversations with
participants to reduce jealousy using
participant's names during class to
recognize them for doing something well -
CORRECT ANSWER--using participant's
names during class to recognize them for
doing something well
Not teaching when sick, using visual or non-verbal cues, and scheduling time in-between
classes can help with what instructor risk?
periodization vocal cord injury drop in energy decrease injury
resistance --CORRECT ANSWER--vocal cord injury
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 --CORRECT ANSWER--evidence-based publications
What term describes the joint action of the knee during the down stroke when cycling?
knee inversion knee flexion knee adduction knee
extension --CORRECT ANSWER--knee extension
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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 --CORRECT ANSWER--RPE
Which class component is most influential on the participants' expectations for the class?
class introduction movement prep phase class outro transition --CORRECT 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 --CORRECT 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 --CORRECT ANSWER-supports
speed, power, and strength endurance in short bouts
What is a consideration that is unique to creating virtual, on-demand class content?
coaching or discussing how participants are arranged
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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 --CORRECT ANSWER-coaching or discussing
things that are relevant to a specific day, week, season, or current event
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 --CORRECT
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 --
CORRECT 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 --CORRECT 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 --CORRECT
ANSWER--tempo
NASM GFI FINAL ACTUAL EXAM QUESTIONS
WITH VERIFIED SOLUTIONS 2025/2026 NEW
UPDATE GRADED A+ TESTED AND APPROVED
which exercise is the most appropriate for a participant with osteoporosis speed
and agility training
plyometric exercises light resistance training high-intensity aerobic exercise --
CORRECT ANSWER--light resistance training
In class, an instructor observes a participant doing a push-up with an arched lower back.
What is the appropriate cue to correct this?
"round the upper back"
"engage glutes and flatten the back"
"control speed through range of motion"
"maintain neutral cervical spine" --CORRECT ANSWER--"engage glutes and flatten the
back"
What term describes diverting the mind from feelings of fatigue and lowering the perception
of effort? association synchronization motivation dissociation --CORRECT ANSWER--
dissociation
What term refers to an increase in joint angle?
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extension rotation adduction flexion --
CORRECT ANSWER--extension How can
an instructor build rapport with
participants during the exercise class
providing only a few participants with
individualized workout programs
collecting participant contact info such as
email, phone number, and social media
handles minimizing conversations with
participants to reduce jealousy using
participant's names during class to
recognize them for doing something well -
CORRECT ANSWER--using participant's
names during class to recognize them for
doing something well
Not teaching when sick, using visual or non-verbal cues, and scheduling time in-between
classes can help with what instructor risk?
periodization vocal cord injury drop in energy decrease injury
resistance --CORRECT ANSWER--vocal cord injury
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 --CORRECT ANSWER--evidence-based publications
What term describes the joint action of the knee during the down stroke when cycling?
knee inversion knee flexion knee adduction knee
extension --CORRECT ANSWER--knee extension
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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 --CORRECT ANSWER--RPE
Which class component is most influential on the participants' expectations for the class?
class introduction movement prep phase class outro transition --CORRECT 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 --CORRECT 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 --CORRECT ANSWER-supports
speed, power, and strength endurance in short bouts
What is a consideration that is unique to creating virtual, on-demand class content?
coaching or discussing how participants are arranged
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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 --CORRECT ANSWER-coaching or discussing
things that are relevant to a specific day, week, season, or current event
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 --CORRECT
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 --
CORRECT 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 --CORRECT 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 --CORRECT
ANSWER--tempo
