AFAA PERSONAL TRAINER CERTIFICATION EXAM AND PRACTICE EXAM ACTUAL EXAM 300 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS WITH RATIONALES|ALREADY GRADED A+

AFAA PERSONAL TRAINER CERTIFICATION EXAM AND

PRACTICE EXAM 2023-2024 ACTUAL EXAM 300 QUESTIONS

AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS WITH

RATIONALES|ALREADY GRADED A+

Name some of the steps in designing a resistance training program -

ANSWER- goals, injuries, starting point, time/schedule, areas of special

attention, types of muscle training, exercises and order, frequency, sets,

reps

Single-Set - ANSWER- one set per group

Multiple-Set - ANSWER- 3-6 sets per group

Super-Set - ANSWER- 2 exercises, no rest, multiple sets

Pyramid - ANSWER- light to heavy or heavy to light

Pre-Exhaustion - ANSWER- large muscles -> large + small muscles

Split Routine - ANSWER- different body part each day

Circuit Training - ANSWER- multiple workouts, little rest, 40-60% max

Super-Circuit - ANSWER- resistance and cardiovascular training

Eccentric Training - ANSWER- negative resistance training

List two advantages of each of the following types of resistance training:

Constant Resistance - ANSWER- balance, variety

List two advantages of each of the following types of resistance training:

Variable Resistance - ANSWER- productive, circuit training

List two advantages of each of the following types of resistance training:

Isokinetic Resistance - ANSWER- rehab, feedback

List two advantages of each of the following types of resistance training:

Isometric Resistance - ANSWER- rehab, joint angle specific

Name at least five common training errors - ANSWER- too much

weight, improper/no warm-up , inability to sabilize core, excessive

speed, breath holding, poor body awareness, excessive/inadequate ROM,

"no pain, no gain" mentality

Define DOMS - ANSWER- delayed onset muscle soreness, eccentric

microtears

List several genetic factors that may influence the ability to lift heavier

weights - ANSWER- limb length, tendon exertion, muscle belly length,

muscle composition, testosterone

List several of the symptoms of overtraining - ANSWER- decline in

physical performance, loss of strength, decreased appetite, muscle

tenderness, joint soreness, increased injuries, bad sleep, increased hr +

bp, depression, irritability, loss of motivation

List several spotting guidelines - ANSWER- keep area clean, ensure you

are strong enough, practice injury prevention, keep hands close to

weights, even bar, collars and clips, communicate, assist when speed

changes

What are the three main types of learning styles - ANSWER- visual,

auditory, kinesthetic

Name at least six different types of cues effective when working with

clients - ANSWER- educational/informational, safety, breathing,

motivational/affirmational, imagery, visual, wrong/right, tactile

list the five steps to remember when detailing a new exercise for a client

- ANSWER- starting position, specific alignment, safety factors,

demonstrate, client performs movement