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AFAA Group Exercise Instructor
Certification Section I,II. Exam Questions
With 100% Correct Answers 2025
8 health benefits associated with regular physical activity - Answer✔Lowers risk of heart
disease, reduce risk of cancers, reduce stress, anxiety and depression, increase self esteem, lower
blood pressure, increase endurance of cardiovascular system and respiratory system.
How does interval training improve aerobic performance? - Answer✔Interval training is used to
maximize aerobic power and aerobic endurance as well as anaerobic power.
3 adaptions that occur to improve exercise performance - Answer✔Heart, Lungs and Muscle to
enhance delivery of Oxygen and speed of removal of Carbon Dioxide. Increase in stroke volume
and breathing rate. Higher amount of developed blood vessels in muscles.
Energy and its food source - Answer✔Energy is the ability to do work. The source of energy is
the Sun.
ATP - Answer✔Adenosine Triphosphate, a compound formed by the transformation of the
energy released from chemical/food sources, used for muscular contractions and exercise.
Anaerobic Pathway ATP-CP - Answer✔Fuel Source: Creatin Phosphate
Intensity: High intensity
Duration: 15-20 seconds
Examples: Sprinting, jumping, kicking, heavy lifting
Lactic Acid System - Answer✔Fuel Source: Glucose
Intensity: Sustained high intensity
Duration: 45-90 seconds
Examples: Soccer, field hockey, basketball, lacrosse
Aerobic Pathway - Answer✔Fuel Source: Carbs, fats, proteins
Intensity: Low/Moderate
Duration: at least 5 minuets without fatigue
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AFAA Group Exercise Instructor
Certification Section I,II. Exam Questions
With 100% Correct Answers 2025
8 health benefits associated with regular physical activity - Answer✔Lowers risk of heart
disease, reduce risk of cancers, reduce stress, anxiety and depression, increase self esteem, lower
blood pressure, increase endurance of cardiovascular system and respiratory system.
How does interval training improve aerobic performance? - Answer✔Interval training is used to
maximize aerobic power and aerobic endurance as well as anaerobic power.
3 adaptions that occur to improve exercise performance - Answer✔Heart, Lungs and Muscle to
enhance delivery of Oxygen and speed of removal of Carbon Dioxide. Increase in stroke volume
and breathing rate. Higher amount of developed blood vessels in muscles.
Energy and its food source - Answer✔Energy is the ability to do work. The source of energy is
the Sun.
ATP - Answer✔Adenosine Triphosphate, a compound formed by the transformation of the
energy released from chemical/food sources, used for muscular contractions and exercise.
Anaerobic Pathway ATP-CP - Answer✔Fuel Source: Creatin Phosphate
Intensity: High intensity
Duration: 15-20 seconds
Examples: Sprinting, jumping, kicking, heavy lifting
Lactic Acid System - Answer✔Fuel Source: Glucose
Intensity: Sustained high intensity
Duration: 45-90 seconds
Examples: Soccer, field hockey, basketball, lacrosse
Aerobic Pathway - Answer✔Fuel Source: Carbs, fats, proteins
Intensity: Low/Moderate
Duration: at least 5 minuets without fatigue
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