NASM/AFAA GROUP FITNESS INSTRUCTOR EXAM 2026-2027 200 QUESTIONS AND /NASM/AFAA GROUP FITNESS INSTRUCTOR EXAM 200 QUESTIONS AND

NASM/AFAA GROUP FITNESS INSTRUCTOR EXAM 2026-2027 200 QUESTIONS AND

NASM/AFAA GROUP FITNESS INSTRUCTOR EXAM

2026-2027 200 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT

ANSWERS

Which condition often coexist with hypertension, hyperlipidemia, type II diabetes,

and osteoarthritis? - ANSWER- Obesity

Which of the following is the primary purpose for starting older adults with light

loads and low volume? - ANSWER- To optimize movement

Which of the following is a muscle that is commonly overactive in the food and

ankle? - ANSWER- Soleus

Where is the sternum in relation to the shoulder and body? - ANSWER- medial

Which of the following is part of the cardiovascular system? - ANSWER- blood

Which of the following is the average daily calories per day upon which the "Daily

Value" on a food label is based? - ANSWER- 2000

Which of the following muscle actions occur when a muscle is exerting force

greater than the resisting force, resulting in shortening of the muscle? - ANSWERConcentric

Which statement is true regarding incomplete proteins? - ANSWER- One can

consume adequate protein by combining various protein-rich foods

Which of the following are sensory receptors are responsible for sensing position

in body tissues and are located in muscles, tendons, ligaments and joint capsules of

the human body? - ANSWER- Mechanoreceptors

What is the recommended intake of water post exercise? - ANSWER- 16 oz for

every pound of body weight lost

Which of the following is a true statement about a set in a training program? -

ANSWER- It is a group of consecutive repetitions.

A participant in your class exhibits dyspnea. What is the best recommendation for

this participant? - ANSWER- Take a prolonged break

Which of the following are signs of dehydration? - ANSWER- rapid heartbeat and

breathing

Which term refers to a position on or toward the front of the body? - ANSWERanterior

Which of the following refers to a position away from the center of the body or the

point of reference? - ANSWER- distal

Which of the following is an appropriate recommendation for a participant with

hypertension? - ANSWER- A cycle class

Which of the following is true of the golgi tendon organ when excited? -

ANSWER- It causes a muscle to relax

Cardiac output is represented by which of the following formulas? - ANSWERSV x HR = Q

Where is glycogen typically stored? - ANSWER- liver

Which of the following is a muscle that is commonly underactive in the LPHC? -

ANSWER- Hamstrings

Which group of fats are all good sources of monounsatu fat? - ANSWERcanola, olive, peanut

Which of the following is true of the right ventricle? - ANSWER- It sends

deoxygenated blood to the lungs.

In order to create physiological changes, an exercise stimulus must be applied in

which of the following ways? - ANSWER- At an intensity greater than the body is

accustomed to receiving

Which of the following is a characteristic of heat exhaustion? - ANSWER- Profuse

sweating, pale skin, dizziness, hyperventilation, and rapid pulse

Which of the following refers to the amount of blood pumped out of the heart with

each contraction? - ANSWER- stroke volume

Unstable hips is a common form mistake for which of the following cycle

positions? - ANSWER- Standing flat

Group strength classes offer participants the opportunity to increase muscular

strength using which of the following? - ANSWER- An opposing force

What is a proper progression for a burpee? - ANSWER- Add a tuck jump

Which of the following best describes the group fitness method where every major

component of a class has been created by a single person, business, or organization

in order to connect a unified them or experience? - ANSWER- Pre-choreographed

class

What is the proper proprioceptive regression for a body weight squat on a BOSU

ball? - ANSWER- Single-leg squat on the floor

Which terms describes the speed or pace of the music? - ANSWER- Tempo

Which of the following is an example of a SMART goal? - ANSWER- "Today, we

are going to do 25 squats during our 10-minute movement prep sequence."

Which of the following is appropriate for the movement prep segment of a cycle

work out? - ANSWER- Single leg pedaling

Which component of class is designed to capture the attention of participants by

providing a quick explanation of the workout and class expectations? - ANSWERIntroduction

Which teaching method is very time-efficient after a certain level of experience has

been obtained? - ANSWER- freestyle

When the goal is to increase strength, which of the following adaptations occur? -

ANSWER- Skeletal muscle fiber enlargement

Which of the following modifications is a progression to increase intensity? -

ANSWER- A high-knee run instead of running in place

Which best describes 32-count phrased music? - ANSWER- There is audible build

up every 32 counts