AFAA PRIMARY GROUP EXERCISE CERTIFICATION EXAM
2024 ACTUAL EXAM COMPLETE 250 QUESTIONS WITH
DETAILED VERIFIED ANSWERS (100% CORRECT
ANSWERS) /ALREADY GRADED A+
A training variable that should be considered when designing an exercise program is:
- ANSWER: frequency
Which activity utilizes the aerobic energy system? - ANSWER: Indoor cycling
The Karvonen formula increases the __________ in determining the training heart
range (THRR). - ANSWER: resting heart rate
A warm-up is the __________ period for a specific workout. - ANSWER: preparation
To promote and maintain health, an individual should perform _____ minutes of
moderate-intensity physical activity _____ days per week. - ANSWER: 30 minutes, 5
days per week
One way to determine an individual's estimated maximual heart rate is by
_________________. - ANSWER: subtracting his/her age from 220
Two atherosclerotic cardiovasular disease risk factors improved by regular
participation in physical activity are __________ and __________. - ANSWER: blood
pressure and total serum cholesterol
The system that allows the blood to flow through the heart, lungs, and body is called
the __________ system. - ANSWER: circulatory
A basic function of the bone that makes up the skeletal system is to
______________________. - ANSWER: provide a site for the production of red blood
cells
The __________ method is known as variable intensity or spontaneous training. -
ANSWER: intermittent
The primary muscles performing work are called __________, and may be identified
by specific __________. - ANSWER: agonists
joint action
Movements of the hip include __________ and __________ joint actions. - ANSWER:
abduction
adduction
,The definition of __________ is when oxygen uptake has reached an adequate level
to meet the oxygen demand of the body. - ANSWER: steady state
A skill-related component of physical fitness is __________. - ANSWER: 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 _____. - ANSWER: 130
and 155
In a push-up, the __________ muscles extend the elbow and the __________
adducts the humerus to lift the body up against gravity. - ANSWER: 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? -
ANSWER: Isometric
A multi-joint exercise that utilizes the gluteus maximus and hamstring is a
_________. - ANSWER: lunge
Which type of connective tissue connects bone to bone? - ANSWER: Ligament
The function of __________ is to sense the degree of tension and the length of the
muscle. - ANSWER: proprioceptors
To enhance flexibility during the end-of-class cool-down segment, AFAA
recommends performing __________ stretches for __________ seconds. - ANSWER:
static
15-60
Besides heart rate monitoring, another methods of measuring exercise intensity is
__________. - ANSWER: perceived exertion
In order to teach a quality group exercise class, an instructor should be able to
_____________. - ANSWER: apply the AFAA 5 Questions
A variable that acts as a determinant of exercise behavior is __________. - ANSWER:
cultural values
To maintain proper body alignment, particular attention should be givine to
__________ in the standing position. - ANSWER: holding a neutral pelvic alignment
Lordosis is associated with an anterior tilt of the pelvis, and may be a result of
__________. - ANSWER: weak abdominals
Kyphosis, or excessive curvature of the thoracic spine, may be the result of
__________. - ANSWER: osteoporosis
, A movement that performs should horizontal abduction is a _________. - ANSWER:
high row
Advanced stages of heat exhaustion may lead to a __________. - ANSWER: coma
In order to avoid dehydration during exercise and prevent heat exhaustion, an
individual should __________. - ANSWER: monitor hydration levels
A motivational technique called __________ is used to sustain a Type B participant
for lifelong exercise adherence. - ANSWER: acknowledgement
One purpose of the final cool-down phase of an aerobic exercise session is to
__________. - ANSWER: prevent blood pooling
Which condition is referred to as an overuse injury? - ANSWER: Tendinitis
The 1996 U.S. Surgeon General's Report on Physical Activity and Health was a call to:
__________________________________
(List one) - ANSWER: encourage more Americans to become active
The Aerobics and Fitness Association of America (AFAA) recommends checking the
pulse at the __________ artery. - ANSWER: radial
One way to increase exercise intensity is to __________. - ANSWER: add traveling
The Aerobics and Fitness Association of America (AFAA) recommends that a recovery
heart rate be taken __________ of aerobic work. - ANSWER: 3-5 minutes upon
conclusion
A food, such as __________, represent(s) a complete source of protein. - ANSWER:
poultry
If an individual's training workload for muscular strength and/or endurance is
discontinued, a reduction in muscle fitness may occur after _____ month(s). -
ANSWER: 3
According to AFAA FITT-at-a-Glance, participants should aim for a cardiorespiratory
exercise intensity that burns a minimum of _____ kilo calories per week. - ANSWER:
1,000
Improvement in cardiorespiratory fitness can be attained with a minimum intensity
of _____ % of heart rate reserve (HRR). - ANSWER: 40
Flexibility can be achieved by stretching to the end range of motion or __________. -
ANSWER: point of tightness
2024 ACTUAL EXAM COMPLETE 250 QUESTIONS WITH
DETAILED VERIFIED ANSWERS (100% CORRECT
ANSWERS) /ALREADY GRADED A+
A training variable that should be considered when designing an exercise program is:
- ANSWER: frequency
Which activity utilizes the aerobic energy system? - ANSWER: Indoor cycling
The Karvonen formula increases the __________ in determining the training heart
range (THRR). - ANSWER: resting heart rate
A warm-up is the __________ period for a specific workout. - ANSWER: preparation
To promote and maintain health, an individual should perform _____ minutes of
moderate-intensity physical activity _____ days per week. - ANSWER: 30 minutes, 5
days per week
One way to determine an individual's estimated maximual heart rate is by
_________________. - ANSWER: subtracting his/her age from 220
Two atherosclerotic cardiovasular disease risk factors improved by regular
participation in physical activity are __________ and __________. - ANSWER: blood
pressure and total serum cholesterol
The system that allows the blood to flow through the heart, lungs, and body is called
the __________ system. - ANSWER: circulatory
A basic function of the bone that makes up the skeletal system is to
______________________. - ANSWER: provide a site for the production of red blood
cells
The __________ method is known as variable intensity or spontaneous training. -
ANSWER: intermittent
The primary muscles performing work are called __________, and may be identified
by specific __________. - ANSWER: agonists
joint action
Movements of the hip include __________ and __________ joint actions. - ANSWER:
abduction
adduction
,The definition of __________ is when oxygen uptake has reached an adequate level
to meet the oxygen demand of the body. - ANSWER: steady state
A skill-related component of physical fitness is __________. - ANSWER: 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 _____. - ANSWER: 130
and 155
In a push-up, the __________ muscles extend the elbow and the __________
adducts the humerus to lift the body up against gravity. - ANSWER: 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? -
ANSWER: Isometric
A multi-joint exercise that utilizes the gluteus maximus and hamstring is a
_________. - ANSWER: lunge
Which type of connective tissue connects bone to bone? - ANSWER: Ligament
The function of __________ is to sense the degree of tension and the length of the
muscle. - ANSWER: proprioceptors
To enhance flexibility during the end-of-class cool-down segment, AFAA
recommends performing __________ stretches for __________ seconds. - ANSWER:
static
15-60
Besides heart rate monitoring, another methods of measuring exercise intensity is
__________. - ANSWER: perceived exertion
In order to teach a quality group exercise class, an instructor should be able to
_____________. - ANSWER: apply the AFAA 5 Questions
A variable that acts as a determinant of exercise behavior is __________. - ANSWER:
cultural values
To maintain proper body alignment, particular attention should be givine to
__________ in the standing position. - ANSWER: holding a neutral pelvic alignment
Lordosis is associated with an anterior tilt of the pelvis, and may be a result of
__________. - ANSWER: weak abdominals
Kyphosis, or excessive curvature of the thoracic spine, may be the result of
__________. - ANSWER: osteoporosis
, A movement that performs should horizontal abduction is a _________. - ANSWER:
high row
Advanced stages of heat exhaustion may lead to a __________. - ANSWER: coma
In order to avoid dehydration during exercise and prevent heat exhaustion, an
individual should __________. - ANSWER: monitor hydration levels
A motivational technique called __________ is used to sustain a Type B participant
for lifelong exercise adherence. - ANSWER: acknowledgement
One purpose of the final cool-down phase of an aerobic exercise session is to
__________. - ANSWER: prevent blood pooling
Which condition is referred to as an overuse injury? - ANSWER: Tendinitis
The 1996 U.S. Surgeon General's Report on Physical Activity and Health was a call to:
__________________________________
(List one) - ANSWER: encourage more Americans to become active
The Aerobics and Fitness Association of America (AFAA) recommends checking the
pulse at the __________ artery. - ANSWER: radial
One way to increase exercise intensity is to __________. - ANSWER: add traveling
The Aerobics and Fitness Association of America (AFAA) recommends that a recovery
heart rate be taken __________ of aerobic work. - ANSWER: 3-5 minutes upon
conclusion
A food, such as __________, represent(s) a complete source of protein. - ANSWER:
poultry
If an individual's training workload for muscular strength and/or endurance is
discontinued, a reduction in muscle fitness may occur after _____ month(s). -
ANSWER: 3
According to AFAA FITT-at-a-Glance, participants should aim for a cardiorespiratory
exercise intensity that burns a minimum of _____ kilo calories per week. - ANSWER:
1,000
Improvement in cardiorespiratory fitness can be attained with a minimum intensity
of _____ % of heart rate reserve (HRR). - ANSWER: 40
Flexibility can be achieved by stretching to the end range of motion or __________. -
ANSWER: point of tightness
