AFAA Primary Group Exercise
Practice Test (2023)/ 75 Questions
and Answers/ 100% Correct.
A training variable that should be considered when designing an exercise program is: - -
alignment
-Which activity utilizes the aerobic energy system? - -Indoor cycling
-The Karvonen formula increases the __________ in determining the training heart
range (THRR). - -resting heart rate
-A warm-up is the __________ period for a specific workout. - -preparation
-To promote and maintain health, an individual should perform _____ minutes of
moderate-intensity physical activity _____ days per week. - -30 minutes, 5 days per
week
-One way to determine an individual's estimated maximual heart rate is by
_________________. - -subtracting his/her age from 220
-Two atherosclerotic cardiovasular disease risk factors improved by regular
participation in physical activity are __________ and __________. - -blood
pressure and total serum cholesterol
-The system that allows the blood to flow through the heart, lungs, and body is called
the __________ system. - -circulatory
-A basic function of the bone that makes up the skeletal system is to
______________________. - -provide a site for the production of red blood cells
-The __________ method is known as variable intensity or spontaneous training. - -
intermittent
-The primary muscles performing work are called __________, and may be identified
by specific __________. - -agonists
joint action
-Movements of the hip include __________ and __________ joint actions. - -
abduction
adduction
-The definition of __________ is when oxygen uptake has reached an adequate level
to meet the oxygen demand of the body. - -steady state
, -A skill-related component of physical fitness is __________. - -coordination
-In order to safely perform full range of motion during a cardio hi/low-impact class, the
beats per minute (bpm) should range between _____ and _____. - -130 and 155
-In a push-up, the __________ muscles extend the elbow and the __________
adducts the humerus to lift the body up against gravity. - -triceps and pectoralis major
-Which type of muscle contraction (also referred to as muscle action) does not require
the muscle to change length when exerted against a fixed resistance? - -Isometric
-A multi-joint exercise that utilizes the gluteus maximus and hamstring is a
_________. - -lunge
-Which type of connective tissue connects bone to bone? - -Ligament
-The function of __________ is to sense the degree of tension and the length of the
muscle. - -proprioceptors
-To enhance flexibility during the end-of-class cool-down segment, AFAA recommends
performing __________ stretches for __________ seconds. - -static
15-60
-Besides heart rate monitoring, another methods of measuring exercise intensity is
__________. - -perceived exertion
-In order to teach a quality group exercise class, an instructor should be able to
_____________. - -apply the AFAA 5 Questions
-A variable that acts as a determinant of exercise behavior is __________. - -cultural
values
-To maintain proper body alignment, particular attention should be givine to
__________ in the standing position. - -holding a neutral pelvic alignment
-Lordosis is associated with an anterior tilt of the pelvis, and may be a result of
__________. - -weak abdominals
-Kyphosis, or excessive curvature of the thoracic spine, may be the result of
__________. - -osteoporosis
-A movement that performs should horizontal abduction is a _________. - -high row
-Advanced stages of heat exhaustion may lead to a __________. - -coma
Practice Test (2023)/ 75 Questions
and Answers/ 100% Correct.
A training variable that should be considered when designing an exercise program is: - -
alignment
-Which activity utilizes the aerobic energy system? - -Indoor cycling
-The Karvonen formula increases the __________ in determining the training heart
range (THRR). - -resting heart rate
-A warm-up is the __________ period for a specific workout. - -preparation
-To promote and maintain health, an individual should perform _____ minutes of
moderate-intensity physical activity _____ days per week. - -30 minutes, 5 days per
week
-One way to determine an individual's estimated maximual heart rate is by
_________________. - -subtracting his/her age from 220
-Two atherosclerotic cardiovasular disease risk factors improved by regular
participation in physical activity are __________ and __________. - -blood
pressure and total serum cholesterol
-The system that allows the blood to flow through the heart, lungs, and body is called
the __________ system. - -circulatory
-A basic function of the bone that makes up the skeletal system is to
______________________. - -provide a site for the production of red blood cells
-The __________ method is known as variable intensity or spontaneous training. - -
intermittent
-The primary muscles performing work are called __________, and may be identified
by specific __________. - -agonists
joint action
-Movements of the hip include __________ and __________ joint actions. - -
abduction
adduction
-The definition of __________ is when oxygen uptake has reached an adequate level
to meet the oxygen demand of the body. - -steady state
, -A skill-related component of physical fitness is __________. - -coordination
-In order to safely perform full range of motion during a cardio hi/low-impact class, the
beats per minute (bpm) should range between _____ and _____. - -130 and 155
-In a push-up, the __________ muscles extend the elbow and the __________
adducts the humerus to lift the body up against gravity. - -triceps and pectoralis major
-Which type of muscle contraction (also referred to as muscle action) does not require
the muscle to change length when exerted against a fixed resistance? - -Isometric
-A multi-joint exercise that utilizes the gluteus maximus and hamstring is a
_________. - -lunge
-Which type of connective tissue connects bone to bone? - -Ligament
-The function of __________ is to sense the degree of tension and the length of the
muscle. - -proprioceptors
-To enhance flexibility during the end-of-class cool-down segment, AFAA recommends
performing __________ stretches for __________ seconds. - -static
15-60
-Besides heart rate monitoring, another methods of measuring exercise intensity is
__________. - -perceived exertion
-In order to teach a quality group exercise class, an instructor should be able to
_____________. - -apply the AFAA 5 Questions
-A variable that acts as a determinant of exercise behavior is __________. - -cultural
values
-To maintain proper body alignment, particular attention should be givine to
__________ in the standing position. - -holding a neutral pelvic alignment
-Lordosis is associated with an anterior tilt of the pelvis, and may be a result of
__________. - -weak abdominals
-Kyphosis, or excessive curvature of the thoracic spine, may be the result of
__________. - -osteoporosis
-A movement that performs should horizontal abduction is a _________. - -high row
-Advanced stages of heat exhaustion may lead to a __________. - -coma
