AFAA Personal Fitness Trainer Certification Exam
(AFAA-PTF AFAA PTF) Actual Study Questions with
100% Correct Answers | Latest Edition
1. Wellness can be defined as: - ANSWER behaviors that minimize diseases
and disabilities.
2. According to the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM), a women
with a ______ has a major risk factor for atherosclerotic cardiovascular
disease. - ANSWER low-density lipoprotein (LDL) reading greater than /
equal to 130 mg/dl
3. A personal fitness trainer uses the Rockport Walking Test to assess: -
ANSWER cardiorespiratory fitness
4. When selecting the exercise order, in general, the ______ muscles are
worked first. - ANSWER larger
5. Effective cueing is ______ and: - ANSWER specific; positive
6. Insoluble Fiber - ANSWER cellulose, found in whole grains and outside of
seeds, legumes, and fruits. Key in efficient elimination from. May play a
role in colon cancer prevention
7. Complete protein - ANSWER contains all 9 essential amino acids. comes
from animal and fish based foods
8. Mirroring - ANSWER restating in your own words what a person is saying
,9. Aggressive Communication - ANSWER intimidates, verbal abuse,
domination, winning no matter what
10.Passive Aggressive Commnication - ANSWER indirect, problems are never
resolved, remains silent
11.Passive Communication - ANSWER avoid conflict, doesn't express feelings
at all, low self-esteem
12.Assertive Communication - ANSWER a communication style characterized
by confidence and consideration for others; ideal, win-win situations
13.Regarding smoking cessation, which Stage of Change identifies an
individual as one who is seriously considering quitting? - ANSWER
contemplation
14.What is one communcation method that a personal fitness trainer can use to
gain facts and narrow a discussion? - ANSWER close ended questions
15.What is one communcation method that a personal fitness trainer can use to
gain facts and narrow a discussion? - ANSWER leg press
16.One aspect of a business plan that relates to profit is the ______ plan. -
ANSWER financial
17.Which exercise is considered controversial or high risk for the general
public? - ANSWER hurdler's stretch
,18.Optimal behaviors in a personal fitness trainer include: - ANSWER
adhering to applicable laws and being a good role model.
19.Exercise during pregnancy may have additional benefits for women with: -
ANSWER Gestational Diabetes
20.Diabetes mellitus is a ______ disease. - ANSWER metabolic
21.What term is used to define the possible range of motion around a joint? -
ANSWER flexibility
22.A medical clearance is recommended prior to exercise for the client that: -
ANSWER has hypertension and dyslipedmia.
23.One joint action of the pectoralis major is: - ANSWER shoulder horizontal
adduction.
24.The prime movers used when performing a bent-over row are ______ and: -
ANSWER latissimus dorsi; biceps
25.On the eccentric phase of an overhead press, the triceps performs elbow: -
ANSWER flexion
26.How many positive risk factors for cardiovascular disease does Steven have?
Please review the Case Study below: Steven is a 42-year-old male who is 6'
tall and weighs 175 pounds. His goal is to gain 15 pounds of muscle. He has
requested a diet plan. Currently, he has been running 6 miles, 5 days per
week, and lifting weights 2 days per week. He contines to smoke after his
45-year-old brother died of a heart attack 1 month ago. - ANSWER 2
, 27.What is one lifestyle recommendation a personal fitness trainer should give
Steven? Please review the Case Study below: Steven is a 42-year-old male
who is 6' tall and weights 175 pounds. His goal is to gain 15 pounds of
muscle. He has requested a diet plan. Currently, he has been running 6 miles,
5 days per week, and lifting weights 2 days per week. He contines to smoke
after his 45-year-old brother died of a heart attack 1 month ago. - ANSWER
Attend a smoking cessation program to reduce your risk of heart disease.
28.As Steven's personal fitness trainer, which service exceeds your scope of
practice? Please review the Case Study below: Steven is a 42-year-old male
who is 6' tall and weights 175 pounds. His goal is to gain 15 pounds of
muscle. He has requested a diet plan. Currently, he has been running 6 miles,
5 days per week, and lifting weights 2 days per week. He contines to smoke
after his 45-year-old brother died of a heart attack 1 month ago. - ANSWER
Prescribing a nutritional regimen.
29.A food nutrition label for a cup of granola cereal states that each serving is
230 calories with 49 grams of carbohydrates. What is the percentage of
carbohydrates per serving? - ANSWER 85
30.The American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) guidelines for
cardiovascular stimulus recommend healthy adults participate in aerobic
physical activity with a frequency of ______ to ______ days per week. -
ANSWER 3;5
31.Which exercise machine isolates the quadriceps? - ANSWER knee
extension
32.A barbell is an example of a/an ______ resistance device. - ANSWER
constant
(AFAA-PTF AFAA PTF) Actual Study Questions with
100% Correct Answers | Latest Edition
1. Wellness can be defined as: - ANSWER behaviors that minimize diseases
and disabilities.
2. According to the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM), a women
with a ______ has a major risk factor for atherosclerotic cardiovascular
disease. - ANSWER low-density lipoprotein (LDL) reading greater than /
equal to 130 mg/dl
3. A personal fitness trainer uses the Rockport Walking Test to assess: -
ANSWER cardiorespiratory fitness
4. When selecting the exercise order, in general, the ______ muscles are
worked first. - ANSWER larger
5. Effective cueing is ______ and: - ANSWER specific; positive
6. Insoluble Fiber - ANSWER cellulose, found in whole grains and outside of
seeds, legumes, and fruits. Key in efficient elimination from. May play a
role in colon cancer prevention
7. Complete protein - ANSWER contains all 9 essential amino acids. comes
from animal and fish based foods
8. Mirroring - ANSWER restating in your own words what a person is saying
,9. Aggressive Communication - ANSWER intimidates, verbal abuse,
domination, winning no matter what
10.Passive Aggressive Commnication - ANSWER indirect, problems are never
resolved, remains silent
11.Passive Communication - ANSWER avoid conflict, doesn't express feelings
at all, low self-esteem
12.Assertive Communication - ANSWER a communication style characterized
by confidence and consideration for others; ideal, win-win situations
13.Regarding smoking cessation, which Stage of Change identifies an
individual as one who is seriously considering quitting? - ANSWER
contemplation
14.What is one communcation method that a personal fitness trainer can use to
gain facts and narrow a discussion? - ANSWER close ended questions
15.What is one communcation method that a personal fitness trainer can use to
gain facts and narrow a discussion? - ANSWER leg press
16.One aspect of a business plan that relates to profit is the ______ plan. -
ANSWER financial
17.Which exercise is considered controversial or high risk for the general
public? - ANSWER hurdler's stretch
,18.Optimal behaviors in a personal fitness trainer include: - ANSWER
adhering to applicable laws and being a good role model.
19.Exercise during pregnancy may have additional benefits for women with: -
ANSWER Gestational Diabetes
20.Diabetes mellitus is a ______ disease. - ANSWER metabolic
21.What term is used to define the possible range of motion around a joint? -
ANSWER flexibility
22.A medical clearance is recommended prior to exercise for the client that: -
ANSWER has hypertension and dyslipedmia.
23.One joint action of the pectoralis major is: - ANSWER shoulder horizontal
adduction.
24.The prime movers used when performing a bent-over row are ______ and: -
ANSWER latissimus dorsi; biceps
25.On the eccentric phase of an overhead press, the triceps performs elbow: -
ANSWER flexion
26.How many positive risk factors for cardiovascular disease does Steven have?
Please review the Case Study below: Steven is a 42-year-old male who is 6'
tall and weighs 175 pounds. His goal is to gain 15 pounds of muscle. He has
requested a diet plan. Currently, he has been running 6 miles, 5 days per
week, and lifting weights 2 days per week. He contines to smoke after his
45-year-old brother died of a heart attack 1 month ago. - ANSWER 2
, 27.What is one lifestyle recommendation a personal fitness trainer should give
Steven? Please review the Case Study below: Steven is a 42-year-old male
who is 6' tall and weights 175 pounds. His goal is to gain 15 pounds of
muscle. He has requested a diet plan. Currently, he has been running 6 miles,
5 days per week, and lifting weights 2 days per week. He contines to smoke
after his 45-year-old brother died of a heart attack 1 month ago. - ANSWER
Attend a smoking cessation program to reduce your risk of heart disease.
28.As Steven's personal fitness trainer, which service exceeds your scope of
practice? Please review the Case Study below: Steven is a 42-year-old male
who is 6' tall and weights 175 pounds. His goal is to gain 15 pounds of
muscle. He has requested a diet plan. Currently, he has been running 6 miles,
5 days per week, and lifting weights 2 days per week. He contines to smoke
after his 45-year-old brother died of a heart attack 1 month ago. - ANSWER
Prescribing a nutritional regimen.
29.A food nutrition label for a cup of granola cereal states that each serving is
230 calories with 49 grams of carbohydrates. What is the percentage of
carbohydrates per serving? - ANSWER 85
30.The American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) guidelines for
cardiovascular stimulus recommend healthy adults participate in aerobic
physical activity with a frequency of ______ to ______ days per week. -
ANSWER 3;5
31.Which exercise machine isolates the quadriceps? - ANSWER knee
extension
32.A barbell is an example of a/an ______ resistance device. - ANSWER
constant
