NASM Group Fitness Instructor Exam
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 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
