AFAA Primary Group Exercise Certification Exam (Latest 2023/ 2024 Update) 100% Correct| Questions and Verified Answers| Grade A

List 8 health benefits associated with regular participation in physical activity.

How can interval training improve aerobic performance?

List 3 physiological adaptations that occur to improve exercise performance and state how or why improvements occurs.

Energy MetabolismDefine energy and its food source.

Define ATP

Energy Pathways

An anaerobic pathway consists of:

An anaerobic pathway also consist of

aerobic pathway consists of:

Define: Aerobic

Define: Anaerobic

What is the term for Steady state:

What is the term for Excess post-oxygen consumption EPOC

What is the term for Oxygen deficit

What is the term for Anaerobic threshold

What is the term for Aerobic capacity

What is the term for Lactic acid

Aerobic vs. Anaerobic

What is the term for Stroke volume

What is the term for Cardiac output

What is the term for Venous return

What is the term for Blood pooling

What is the term for Vital capacity

What is the term for Valsalva maneuver

What are blood pressure norms for a healthy person?

What is the anatomical term for Joint

What is the anatomical term for Ligament

What is the anatomical term for Tendon

What is the anatomical term for Cartilage

Describe the following anatomical terms.

Define the following joint actions:

Agonist

Antagonist

Primary movers

Assistors

Stabilizers

Define the following muscular contractions:

Which 3 of the muscle contractions are used in a group exercise setting?

Describe slow twitch and fast twitch muscle fibers.

List the musculoskeletal benefits of the following:a. Weight-bearing activitiesb. Increased muscular strengthc. Increased muscular flexibility

List 3 postural deviations of the back.

Define the stretch reflex, its purpose, and when it occurs.

Explain why ballistic movements can be dangerous.

List 6 classes of nutrients.

List the different types of carbohydrates and give examples of each.

What are vitamins?

Describe the difference between fat . soluble vitamins and water-soluble vitamins.

Water are minerals?

List a minimum of 8 dietary guidelines for Americans outlined by the U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services and the U.S. Dept. of Agriculture.

Describe MyPyramid and how participants may benefit from this resource.

Review Appendix B: AFAA's Nutritional Supplement Policy and discuss what the role and responsibilities of a fitness professional are when it comes to the sale and distribution of nutritional supplements.

Explain the difference between an acute injury and a chronic injury.

List the part of the body in which each of the following chronic injuries occurs most often.

What is the difference between a muscle strain and a muscle sprain?

List 3 ways to prevent injuries to vocal nodules.

List 3 ways to prevent low-back pain.

List 3 ways to prevent shin splints.

List 4 things that may contribute to heat injuries, cardiovascular conditions, or exercise induced conditions as they related to participants in physical activity.

What is the first aid action for musculoskeletal injury?

List 4 steps in recognizing an emergency.

What are the FITT Principle Training Variables?

Will one FITT variable affect another? How?

Describe Principle of Overload.

Describe Principle of Progression.

Specificity of Training Principle SAID stands for what? Describe.

Describe Reversibility Principle.

Describe Principle of Overtraining.

List the health-related components of physical fitness.

List the skill related components of physical fitness.

Health Benefits vs. Enhanced Fitness BenefitsOutline the 2008 Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans which reinforced the 1996 U.S. Surgeon General's Report on Physical Activity and Health.

Which other organization's training recommendations does AFAA support?

What does BMI stand for and what measurement constitutes an individual to be defined as obese?

List 7 professional responsibilities of an instructor.

Define Par Q.

What are the medical clearance recommendations for High Risk participants?

What are the medical clearance recommendations for Moderate Risk participants?

What are the medical clearance recommendations for Low-Risk participants?

List 10 exercise danger signs participants should STOP exercise and instructor should assess the need for emergency response procedures.

List 5 signs or participant complaints that would require exercise modification or cessation of exercise until signs disappear.

What should an instructor know about the effects of drugs and medications on exercise response?

List 6 symptoms of overtraining.

List 6 AFAA recommendations to avoid overtraining.

In terms of hydration and rehydration, AFAA recommends what?

Describe the appropriate exercise attire that AFAA recommends.

According to AFAA, a group exercise instructor should generally teach at what class level?

Instructors should evaluate an exercise from which two viewpoints?

AFAA 5 Questions - What are they?

List 14 exercises that AFAA does not recommend for a group exercise class due to the high-risk potential. Review appropriate modifications for each page 33 in Study Guide.

List 10 basic postures in group exercise as well as 1 important alignment cue for each position.

AFAA recommends that every group exercise class include what?

List the definition, purpose, and duration of a proper warm-up.

List and describe 2 common warm-up methods and discuss when the addition of preparatory stretches may be appropriate.

List the definition, purpose, and duration of proper cardio respiratory training.

List and describe 4 common cardiorespiratory training methods.

List several special considerations for cardiorespiratory training.

List the definition, purpose, and duration of proper muscular strength and endurance training.

List and describe 4 common muscular strength and endurance training methods.

List several special considerations for muscular strength and endurance training.

List the definition, purpose, and duration of proper flexibility training.

List and describe 3 common flexibility training methods.

List several special considerations for flexibility training.

List the definition, purpose, and duration of final class segment.

List and describe 3 common relaxation methods.

List several special considerations for a final class segment.

Explain resting heart rate RHR.

How does increased cardiorespiratory fitness affect resting heart rate?

What is the calculation for determining age predicted maximal heart rate MHR or HR max?

How do THRR and HRR differ?

Explain recovery heart rate.

The preferred anatomical site for pulse checking are:

The AFAA-recommended counting time for heart rate is:

Once cued to begin, start counting beats with the number:

Describe the additional methods for monitoring intensity during exercise.

List 4 ways choreography can increase the intensity of a cardio aerobic workout.

How would you define the word "rhythm"?

Explain what is meant by a musical phrase.

What are the legal considerations when purchasing or creating music for group exercise?

List aerobic choreography examples for the following:1. (LIA)2. Moderate-Impact Aerobics (MIA)3. (HIA

Define LIA, MIA, and HIA, and explain how they differ from one another.

To lessen injury risk and maintain motivation in Type A participants, list 3 types of workouts that provide different mechanical stresses to the body while allowing high-intensity options for advanced training.

List 4 motivational techniques to sustain a Type B participant for lifelong exercise adherence.

List a minimum of 8 action steps an instructor should take to enhance exercise adherence for a novice participant.

Discuss how exercises performed in water can help improve body weight, enhance the cardiovascular system, and prevent injuries.

What is the difference between land and water when it comes to exercise design?

State the difference between circuit and interval training methods.

List and summarize 2 circuit training formats.

When instructing interval training, what does it mean by:

List a minimum of 4 things one should do to ensure they are riding properly.

List a minimum of 3 things an instructor should consider when designing an indoor cycling class.

What number of repetitions is recommended by AFAA for group exercise:

List a minimum of 4 muscles that tend to be weaker than their opposing groups.

List a minimum of 4 muscles that tend to be tight.

Discuss "constant versus variable" resistance and what form of equipment, used in a group exercise class would resemble variable resistance.

List 7 "Action Steps for Designing a Resistance Tubing Class."

List a minimum of 4 strength training sequences appropriate within the group exercise setting.

List 7 principles of Mat Science.

List a minimum of 4 class format guidelines.

What are the guidelines for various step levels?

List the appropriate beats per minute (bpm) for:

List a minimum of 3 proper body alignment techniques.

List a minimum of 3 proper stepping techniques.

How can one prevent knee injury while stepping?

What does EIA stand for and how can it be prevented?

List at least 6 exercise guidelines for participants with heart disease.

List at least 4 exercise guidelines for participants with arthritis.

List at least 4 precautions that should be taken for diabetic participants who are attending a group exercise class.

List 8 exercise guidelines for a participant with hypertension.

No one rule necessarily applies to all large sized adults in terms of exercise precautions because:

What is the preferred method of monitoring exercise intensity in the older adult population and what is the appropriate range?

What method of resistance training would be appropriate for older adults with arthritis and osteoporosis?

List the 2 methods of stretching that are recommended for older adults.

List at least 4 program design guidelines for the older adult.

List at least 3 exercise considerations during pregnancy.

List 5 things a fitness professional should consider prior to working with a pregnant person.

Discuss at least 3 exercise modalities that pregnant women can perform along with any risks and modifications that should be taken.

List a minimum of 4 exercise recommendations outlined by the USDHHS and ACSM.

List a minimum of 3 general guidelines to resistance training in children and adolescents.

List a minimum of 3 "special considerations" regarding resistance training in children and adolescents.

Discuss at least 4 ways to ensure a successful substitute teaching experience.

List 7 services group exercise instructors should deliver in order to adhere to the "standard of care" outlined by the fitness industry.