AFAA GFI EXAM PREP FINAL PAPER
COMPLETE SOLUTIONS 2026 GRADED A+
⫸ What should be the primary mode of activity for a participant with
hypertension?
Select one:
a. HIIT training
b. Cardiorespiratory training
c. Stabilization training
d. Resistance training Answer: b. Cardiorespiratory training
⫸ Which of the following has a primary function of building and
repairing body tissues and structures?
Select one:
a. Carbohydrate
b. Protein
c. Lipid
d. Vitamin Answer: b. Protein
⫸ What effect does the hormone relaxin have on women who are
pregnant?
Select one:
a. Decreases joint stability
,b. Improves bone health
c. Increases body temperature
d. Limits strength adaptations Answer: a. Decreases joint stability
⫸ Which of the following training methods should be avoided for a
participant with hypertension?
Select one:
a. Moderate-intensity cardiovascular training
b. Active stretching
c. High-intensity maximal resistance training
d. Circuit training Answer: c. High-intensity maximal resistance training
⫸ The synergistic action of muscle groups to produce movement around
a joint is known as what?
Select one:
a. Length-tension relationship
b. Moment of force
c. Force-couple
d. Subacromial impingement Answer: c. Force-couple
⫸ In lower crossed syndrome, the latissimus dorsi is often short, and
which of the following is often lengthened?
Select one:
a. Rectus femoris
,b. Gluteus maximus
c. Psoas major
d. Erector spinae Answer: b. Gluteus maximus
⫸ What is a common overactive muscle that could be included during
static stretching?
Select one:
a. Biceps Incorrect
b. Gluteus Maximus
c. Hamstrings
d. Gastrocnemius Answer: d. Gastrocnemius
⫸ For the general population, what percentage of total daily calories
should come from carbohydrates?
Select one:
a. 75 - 85%
b. 10 - 20%
c. 45 - 65%
d. 30 - 40% Answer: c. 45 - 65%
⫸ Which of the following refers to the chemical or substrate form in
which most fat exists in food as well as in the body?
Select one:
a. Collagen
, b. Triglycerides
c. Saccharides
d. Phosphocreatine Answer: b. Triglycerides
⫸ What is the recommended air temperature for a facility for most
group fitness formats (aside from specialty formats)?
Select one:
a. 68 - 72ºF
b. 83 - 87ºF
c. 73 - 77ºF
d. 78 - 82ºF Answer: a. 68 - 72ºF
⫸ Which of the following is an example of relaxation of the psoas so
the glutes can contract?
Select one:
a. Length tension relationship
b. Altered reciprocal relationship
c. Force-couple
d. Reciprocal inhibition Answer: d. Reciprocal inhibition
⫸ Which of the following refers to how a human body responds to
stress?
Select one:
a. Overload principle
COMPLETE SOLUTIONS 2026 GRADED A+
⫸ What should be the primary mode of activity for a participant with
hypertension?
Select one:
a. HIIT training
b. Cardiorespiratory training
c. Stabilization training
d. Resistance training Answer: b. Cardiorespiratory training
⫸ Which of the following has a primary function of building and
repairing body tissues and structures?
Select one:
a. Carbohydrate
b. Protein
c. Lipid
d. Vitamin Answer: b. Protein
⫸ What effect does the hormone relaxin have on women who are
pregnant?
Select one:
a. Decreases joint stability
,b. Improves bone health
c. Increases body temperature
d. Limits strength adaptations Answer: a. Decreases joint stability
⫸ Which of the following training methods should be avoided for a
participant with hypertension?
Select one:
a. Moderate-intensity cardiovascular training
b. Active stretching
c. High-intensity maximal resistance training
d. Circuit training Answer: c. High-intensity maximal resistance training
⫸ The synergistic action of muscle groups to produce movement around
a joint is known as what?
Select one:
a. Length-tension relationship
b. Moment of force
c. Force-couple
d. Subacromial impingement Answer: c. Force-couple
⫸ In lower crossed syndrome, the latissimus dorsi is often short, and
which of the following is often lengthened?
Select one:
a. Rectus femoris
,b. Gluteus maximus
c. Psoas major
d. Erector spinae Answer: b. Gluteus maximus
⫸ What is a common overactive muscle that could be included during
static stretching?
Select one:
a. Biceps Incorrect
b. Gluteus Maximus
c. Hamstrings
d. Gastrocnemius Answer: d. Gastrocnemius
⫸ For the general population, what percentage of total daily calories
should come from carbohydrates?
Select one:
a. 75 - 85%
b. 10 - 20%
c. 45 - 65%
d. 30 - 40% Answer: c. 45 - 65%
⫸ Which of the following refers to the chemical or substrate form in
which most fat exists in food as well as in the body?
Select one:
a. Collagen
, b. Triglycerides
c. Saccharides
d. Phosphocreatine Answer: b. Triglycerides
⫸ What is the recommended air temperature for a facility for most
group fitness formats (aside from specialty formats)?
Select one:
a. 68 - 72ºF
b. 83 - 87ºF
c. 73 - 77ºF
d. 78 - 82ºF Answer: a. 68 - 72ºF
⫸ Which of the following is an example of relaxation of the psoas so
the glutes can contract?
Select one:
a. Length tension relationship
b. Altered reciprocal relationship
c. Force-couple
d. Reciprocal inhibition Answer: d. Reciprocal inhibition
⫸ Which of the following refers to how a human body responds to
stress?
Select one:
a. Overload principle
