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NASM Group Fitness Instructor Exam Questions and Answers (Verified by Expert)
- Which of the following is an example of one-way communication
ANS 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 posi-
tion in body tissues and are located in muscles, tendons, ligaments, and joint capsules of the human body
ANS Mechanoreceptors
- A participant in your class exhibits dyspnea. What is the best recommenda-
tion for this participant
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ANS Take a prolonged break
- A person affected by the hormone relaxin should avoid what type exercise
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: 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
ANS Title and descripton
- Which statement best describes the differences between pre-choreo-
graphed, predesigned, and freestyle teaching methods
ANS 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
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- Which of the following is a function of a heart valve
ANS It prevents backflow or spillage of blood back into the chambers.
- How many components of class design does AFAA recommend
ANS 5
- Which of the following is the primary purpose for starting older adults with
light loads and low volume
ANS To optimize movement
- What is biomechanics the study of
ANS How forces affect a living body
- Which teaching method consists of designing, developing, and deliver-
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ing movement to group fitness participants based on the Group Fitness Instructor's own personal preferences, skill set, and knowledge of exercise selection