AFAA PERSONAL TRAINER CERTIFICATION EXAM AND
PRACTICE EXAM ACTUAL EXAM 300 QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT DETAILED ANSWER
Describe the practice of Wellness, and list the six dimensions that incorporate total
well-being - ANSWER: way of living that prevents disease and disability (physical,
social, emotional, occupational, spiritual, intellectual)
List at least two lifestyle factors that influence the prevention of the following
diseases: Stroke - ANSWER: diet and exercise
List at least two lifestyle factors that influence the prevention of the following
diseases: Lung Cancer - ANSWER: smoking, exercise, diet
List at least two lifestyle factors that influence the prevention of the following
diseases: Pancreatic Cancer - ANSWER: obesity, high fat diet, smoking
List at least two lifestyle factors that influence the prevention of the following
diseases: Liver Cancer - ANSWER: alcohol, exercise, control weight, diet
List at least two lifestyle factors that influence the prevention of the following
diseases: Diabetes - ANSWER: diet, exercise, self-care
List at least two lifestyle factors that influence the prevention of the following
diseases: COPD - ANSWER: smoking and exercise
List at least two lifestyle factors that influence the prevention and management of
the following conditions: Osteoporosis - ANSWER: diet, exercise, smoking, alcohol,
obesity
List at least two lifestyle factors that influence the prevention and management of
the following conditions: Osteoarthritis - ANSWER: moderate exercise, obesity,
protection of joints
List at least two lifestyle factors that influence the prevention and management of
the following conditions: Back Pain - ANSWER: exercise, smoking, obesity, posture,
good mattress
List at least two lifestyle factors that influence the prevention and management of
the following conditions: Metabolic Syndrome - ANSWER: smoking, weight,
exercise, diet
What are the six strategies for optimal well-being? - ANSWER: 1. exercise and
remain moderately active 2. proper diet 3. prevent obesity 4. stop smoking 5.
practice stress management 6. practice self-care
,List a few common screening tests for men and women that should be checked
regularly between 20-50 years of age - ANSWER: eye test, dental exam, colorectal,
cholesterol, blood pressure
Describe the structure of the heart - ANSWER: Right atrium, right ventricle, left
atrium, left ventricle, veins, arteries, systole/contracts, diastole/relaxes, fist sized,
double pump system
Myocardial Infarction (MI) - ANSWER: lack of blood flow through the coronary
arteries (heart attack)
Ischemia - ANSWER: lack of blood flow to heart muscle
Stroke Volume - ANSWER: amount of blood output per beat (blood pumped out)
Cardiac Output - ANSWER: blood pumped per minute (hr x sv = amount x bpm)
Venous Return - ANSWER: rate of blood flow back to the heart
Valsalva Maneuver - ANSWER: lack of breathing during exercise
Minute Ventilation - ANSWER: volume of gas inhaled/exhaled from a person's lungs
per minute
Residual Lung Volume - ANSWER: volume of air remaining in lungs after forceful
expiration
Forced Vital Capacity - ANSWER: amount of air forcibly expelled after deepest
breath
Total Lung Capacity - ANSWER: residual lung volume + forced vital capacity
Describe the blood flow patterns of the Circulatory System - ANSWER: Venae cava ->
right atrium -> right ventricle -> pulmonary artery -> lungs -> pulmonary veins ->
left atrium -> left ventricle -> aorta -> arteries (4 chambers, deoxygenated out,
oxygenated in)
Describe the structures of the Pulmonary System - ANSWER: Nasal cavity -> pharynx
-> larynx -> trachae -> bronchus -> lungs -> diaphram -> epiglottis prevents food
going to lungs
Define Adenosine Triphosphate - ANSWER: adenosine and three phosphates,
present in all living tissue breaking phosphate bond creates energy
List the tree metabolic pathways or energy systems - ANSWER: Phosphagen system,
anaerobic glycolic system (also lactic acid system, aerobic system (oxidated)
, Which energy system uses glucose, fat, and protein for fuel - ANSWER: aerobic
Which energy system has a limiting factor of a small supply of stored CP? - ANSWER:
phosphagen
List exercises and activities that rely primarily on the: Aerobic System - ANSWER:
walking, jogging, distance running
List exercises and activities that rely primarily on the: Anaerobic Glycolic System -
ANSWER: team sports, hiit
List exercises and activities that rely primarily on the: Phosphagen System - ANSWER:
power lifting, shotput, sprinting
Glucose - ANSWER: Glucose: energy source, a component of most carbohydrates,
blood sugar
Lactic Acid - ANSWER: caused by lack of oxygen, causes soreness/tiredness/burning
sensation
Glycolysis: - ANSWER: breakdown of glucose, releases energy and pyruvic acid
Mitochondria - ANSWER: organelle in cells where respiration and energy production
occur
Describe the Nervous System - ANSWER: network of nerve cells and fibers which
transport nerve impulses between body parts
Beta Oxidation - ANSWER: broken down fatty acids, breakdown produces energy
Krebs Cycle - ANSWER: generation of energy through aerobic respiration ADP-ATP,
H2O waste (sweat)
Electron Transport System - ANSWER: where bulk of ATP is produced in cellular
respiration
Phosphagen System (Fuel, ATP Production, ATP Capacity, Limiting Factor(s),
Intensity) - ANSWER: CP, very fast, <1 mole, small supply of CP, very high
Anaerobic Glycolic System (Fuel, ATP Production, ATP Capacity, Limiting Factor(s),
Intensity) - ANSWER: glucose, fast, 2-3 moles, fatigue and lactic acid, high
What is the sliding filament theory? - ANSWER: Miosin grabs actin and they slide
together creating a contraction of the muscle
Anaerobic Threshold - ANSWER: muscle cells can no longer produce ATP aerobically
PRACTICE EXAM ACTUAL EXAM 300 QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT DETAILED ANSWER
Describe the practice of Wellness, and list the six dimensions that incorporate total
well-being - ANSWER: way of living that prevents disease and disability (physical,
social, emotional, occupational, spiritual, intellectual)
List at least two lifestyle factors that influence the prevention of the following
diseases: Stroke - ANSWER: diet and exercise
List at least two lifestyle factors that influence the prevention of the following
diseases: Lung Cancer - ANSWER: smoking, exercise, diet
List at least two lifestyle factors that influence the prevention of the following
diseases: Pancreatic Cancer - ANSWER: obesity, high fat diet, smoking
List at least two lifestyle factors that influence the prevention of the following
diseases: Liver Cancer - ANSWER: alcohol, exercise, control weight, diet
List at least two lifestyle factors that influence the prevention of the following
diseases: Diabetes - ANSWER: diet, exercise, self-care
List at least two lifestyle factors that influence the prevention of the following
diseases: COPD - ANSWER: smoking and exercise
List at least two lifestyle factors that influence the prevention and management of
the following conditions: Osteoporosis - ANSWER: diet, exercise, smoking, alcohol,
obesity
List at least two lifestyle factors that influence the prevention and management of
the following conditions: Osteoarthritis - ANSWER: moderate exercise, obesity,
protection of joints
List at least two lifestyle factors that influence the prevention and management of
the following conditions: Back Pain - ANSWER: exercise, smoking, obesity, posture,
good mattress
List at least two lifestyle factors that influence the prevention and management of
the following conditions: Metabolic Syndrome - ANSWER: smoking, weight,
exercise, diet
What are the six strategies for optimal well-being? - ANSWER: 1. exercise and
remain moderately active 2. proper diet 3. prevent obesity 4. stop smoking 5.
practice stress management 6. practice self-care
,List a few common screening tests for men and women that should be checked
regularly between 20-50 years of age - ANSWER: eye test, dental exam, colorectal,
cholesterol, blood pressure
Describe the structure of the heart - ANSWER: Right atrium, right ventricle, left
atrium, left ventricle, veins, arteries, systole/contracts, diastole/relaxes, fist sized,
double pump system
Myocardial Infarction (MI) - ANSWER: lack of blood flow through the coronary
arteries (heart attack)
Ischemia - ANSWER: lack of blood flow to heart muscle
Stroke Volume - ANSWER: amount of blood output per beat (blood pumped out)
Cardiac Output - ANSWER: blood pumped per minute (hr x sv = amount x bpm)
Venous Return - ANSWER: rate of blood flow back to the heart
Valsalva Maneuver - ANSWER: lack of breathing during exercise
Minute Ventilation - ANSWER: volume of gas inhaled/exhaled from a person's lungs
per minute
Residual Lung Volume - ANSWER: volume of air remaining in lungs after forceful
expiration
Forced Vital Capacity - ANSWER: amount of air forcibly expelled after deepest
breath
Total Lung Capacity - ANSWER: residual lung volume + forced vital capacity
Describe the blood flow patterns of the Circulatory System - ANSWER: Venae cava ->
right atrium -> right ventricle -> pulmonary artery -> lungs -> pulmonary veins ->
left atrium -> left ventricle -> aorta -> arteries (4 chambers, deoxygenated out,
oxygenated in)
Describe the structures of the Pulmonary System - ANSWER: Nasal cavity -> pharynx
-> larynx -> trachae -> bronchus -> lungs -> diaphram -> epiglottis prevents food
going to lungs
Define Adenosine Triphosphate - ANSWER: adenosine and three phosphates,
present in all living tissue breaking phosphate bond creates energy
List the tree metabolic pathways or energy systems - ANSWER: Phosphagen system,
anaerobic glycolic system (also lactic acid system, aerobic system (oxidated)
, Which energy system uses glucose, fat, and protein for fuel - ANSWER: aerobic
Which energy system has a limiting factor of a small supply of stored CP? - ANSWER:
phosphagen
List exercises and activities that rely primarily on the: Aerobic System - ANSWER:
walking, jogging, distance running
List exercises and activities that rely primarily on the: Anaerobic Glycolic System -
ANSWER: team sports, hiit
List exercises and activities that rely primarily on the: Phosphagen System - ANSWER:
power lifting, shotput, sprinting
Glucose - ANSWER: Glucose: energy source, a component of most carbohydrates,
blood sugar
Lactic Acid - ANSWER: caused by lack of oxygen, causes soreness/tiredness/burning
sensation
Glycolysis: - ANSWER: breakdown of glucose, releases energy and pyruvic acid
Mitochondria - ANSWER: organelle in cells where respiration and energy production
occur
Describe the Nervous System - ANSWER: network of nerve cells and fibers which
transport nerve impulses between body parts
Beta Oxidation - ANSWER: broken down fatty acids, breakdown produces energy
Krebs Cycle - ANSWER: generation of energy through aerobic respiration ADP-ATP,
H2O waste (sweat)
Electron Transport System - ANSWER: where bulk of ATP is produced in cellular
respiration
Phosphagen System (Fuel, ATP Production, ATP Capacity, Limiting Factor(s),
Intensity) - ANSWER: CP, very fast, <1 mole, small supply of CP, very high
Anaerobic Glycolic System (Fuel, ATP Production, ATP Capacity, Limiting Factor(s),
Intensity) - ANSWER: glucose, fast, 2-3 moles, fatigue and lactic acid, high
What is the sliding filament theory? - ANSWER: Miosin grabs actin and they slide
together creating a contraction of the muscle
Anaerobic Threshold - ANSWER: muscle cells can no longer produce ATP aerobically
