AFAA Primary Group Exercise
Certification Practice Test 2023/ 46
Questions and Answers/ 100% accurate.
What is the purpose of this exercise? - -Consider: muscular strength or endurance,
cardiorespiratory conditioning, flexibility, warm-up or activity preparation, skill
development, and stress reduction (One of AFAA's Five Questions)
-Are you doing that effectively? - -Consider: proper range, speed, or body position
against gravity (One of AFAA's Five Questions)
-Does the exercise create any safety concerns? - -Consider: potential stress areas,
environmental concerns, or movement control (One of AFAA's Five Questions)
-Can you maintain proper alignment and form for the duration of the exercise? - -
Consider: form, alignment, or stabilization (One of AFAA's Five Questions)
-For whom is the exercise appropriate or inappropriate? - -Consider: risk-to-benefit
ratio; whether the exerciser is at a beginner, intermediate, or advanced level of fitness;
and any limitations reported by the class participant
-To evaluate the effectiveness (benefits) and potential risk (injury quotient) - -What is
the purpose of AFAA's Five Questions?
-C - -The function of _______________ is to sense the degree of tension and the
length of the muscle.
a) sarcomeres
b) motor units
c) proprioceptors
d) rotators
-A - -A movement that performs shoulder horizontal abduction is a:
a) high row
b) curl
c) overhead press
d) plie
-B - -Which of the following exercises does NOT feature the hamstrings as a prime
mover?
, a) Squats
b) Leg Extension
c) Lunge
d) Leg curls
-D - -Which of the following exercises features the pectorals as a prime mover?
a) Pushups
b) Pectoral flyes
c) Overhead press
d) A and B
e) All of the above
-C - -AFAA recommends that recover heart rate be taken ___________ of aerobic
work.
a) within 1-2 minutes
b) 4-6 minutes after the beginning
c) 3-5 minutes upon conclusion
d) 8-10 minutes in the middle
-Survey, Assessment, Prioritization, Implementation - -What does the SAPI approach to
emergencies stand for?
-Intermittent - -The ________ training method is also known as variable intensity or
spontaneous training
-HRmax - resting HR - -What is heart rate reserve (HRR)?
-140 mmHg/90 mmHg - -What is the minimum blood pressure for hypertension?
-3 times a week, 10-15 minutes - -What is a good starting frequency and duration for
large-sized participants?
-1) What is the most effective position i which to work this muscle group considering
the weight distribution?
2) Is the spine protected?
3) What is the leverage to be considered?
4) What is a reasonable speed of movement?
5) What is a reasonable range of motion? - -What are some questions to consider for
large-sized participants?
-True - -True or False: A humid exercise environment is best for asthmatic participants.
Certification Practice Test 2023/ 46
Questions and Answers/ 100% accurate.
What is the purpose of this exercise? - -Consider: muscular strength or endurance,
cardiorespiratory conditioning, flexibility, warm-up or activity preparation, skill
development, and stress reduction (One of AFAA's Five Questions)
-Are you doing that effectively? - -Consider: proper range, speed, or body position
against gravity (One of AFAA's Five Questions)
-Does the exercise create any safety concerns? - -Consider: potential stress areas,
environmental concerns, or movement control (One of AFAA's Five Questions)
-Can you maintain proper alignment and form for the duration of the exercise? - -
Consider: form, alignment, or stabilization (One of AFAA's Five Questions)
-For whom is the exercise appropriate or inappropriate? - -Consider: risk-to-benefit
ratio; whether the exerciser is at a beginner, intermediate, or advanced level of fitness;
and any limitations reported by the class participant
-To evaluate the effectiveness (benefits) and potential risk (injury quotient) - -What is
the purpose of AFAA's Five Questions?
-C - -The function of _______________ is to sense the degree of tension and the
length of the muscle.
a) sarcomeres
b) motor units
c) proprioceptors
d) rotators
-A - -A movement that performs shoulder horizontal abduction is a:
a) high row
b) curl
c) overhead press
d) plie
-B - -Which of the following exercises does NOT feature the hamstrings as a prime
mover?
, a) Squats
b) Leg Extension
c) Lunge
d) Leg curls
-D - -Which of the following exercises features the pectorals as a prime mover?
a) Pushups
b) Pectoral flyes
c) Overhead press
d) A and B
e) All of the above
-C - -AFAA recommends that recover heart rate be taken ___________ of aerobic
work.
a) within 1-2 minutes
b) 4-6 minutes after the beginning
c) 3-5 minutes upon conclusion
d) 8-10 minutes in the middle
-Survey, Assessment, Prioritization, Implementation - -What does the SAPI approach to
emergencies stand for?
-Intermittent - -The ________ training method is also known as variable intensity or
spontaneous training
-HRmax - resting HR - -What is heart rate reserve (HRR)?
-140 mmHg/90 mmHg - -What is the minimum blood pressure for hypertension?
-3 times a week, 10-15 minutes - -What is a good starting frequency and duration for
large-sized participants?
-1) What is the most effective position i which to work this muscle group considering
the weight distribution?
2) Is the spine protected?
3) What is the leverage to be considered?
4) What is a reasonable speed of movement?
5) What is a reasonable range of motion? - -What are some questions to consider for
large-sized participants?
-True - -True or False: A humid exercise environment is best for asthmatic participants.
