AEA Certification Exam. Question And
Answers Latest Update 2025/2026 A+.
____ is defined as the maximum force that can be exerted by a muscle or muscle group
against a resistance - ANSWER-muscular strength
what type of stretching activates the muscle spindles, specialized receptors in the
muscle that monitor muscle length change and the speed of muscle length change? -
ANSWER-ballistic stretching
name the six skill-related components of fitness - ANSWER-balance, coordination,
speed, power, agility, and reaction time
what is the difference between maximal heart rate and heart rate reserve - ANSWERmaximal heart rate is the highest heart rate a person can achieve. it is measured with a
max HR test or estimated with 220- age. Heart rate reserve is your maximal HR minus
your resting heart rate.
how does compression lower your heart rate in the water? - ANSWER-water
compresses all the body systems, including the vascular system, causing a smaller
venous load to the heart, reducing heart rate.
what is the ACSM (2018) recommended frequency for resistance training? - ANSWERtwo to three days/week for each major muscle group
define body composition - ANSWER-the body's relative percentage of fat as compared
to lean tissue (bones, muscles, and organs)
list five benefits of regular exercise - ANSWER-improves physical appearance,
increases functional capacity, heart becomes stronger, strengthens the walls of the
blood vessels, improves strength and endurance,
when calculating exercise intensity, a popular method is the Karvonen Formula, which is
also known as the ____ - ANSWER-Heart Rate Reserve method
____ is a subjective method of assessing effort, strain, discomfort, and fatigue
experienced during exercise. - ANSWER-rating of perceived exertion
The skeletal system provides our bodies with support, protection, and _____. -
ANSWER-Structure
During the cardiac cycle, ____ is the active contraction of the heart muscle and ___ is
the relaxation of the heart muscle. - ANSWER-Systole, Diastole
Which characteristic of muscle allows it to shorten and thicken - ANSWER-Contractility