AFAA Primary Group Exercise Certification Study Guide
Questions And Answers
What is the term for Steady state: - ANSWER After first 3-4 minutes of exercise, oxygen
uptake has reached an adequate level to meet oxygen demand of the tissues; heart
rate, cardio output, and pulmonary ventilation have attained fairly constant levels.
What is the term for Excess post-oxygen consumption EPOC - ANSWER Oxygen debt
referring to oxygen uptake remaining elevated above resting levels for several minutes
during recovery.
What is the term for Oxygen deficit - ANSWER Period in which the level of oxygen
consumption is below what is necessary to supply ATP production.
What is the term for Anaerobic threshold - ANSWER Point at which the body can no
longer meet its demand for oxygen and anaerobic metabolism is accelerated.
What is the term for Aerobic capacity - ANSWER Ability of the body to remove oxygen
from the air and transfer it through the lungs and blood to the working muscles; related
to cardiorespiratory endurance.
What is the term for Lactic acid - ANSWER By-product of anaerobic metabolism of
glucose; milk sugar.
What is the preferred method of monitoring exercise intensity in the older adult
population and what is the appropriate range? - ANSWER Cardio a low to moderate
pace
Rating of Perceived Exertion of 1 to 10 is preferred.
5 to 6 is target, noticeable increases in heart rate and breathing.
What method of resistance training would be appropriate for older adults with arthritis
and osteoporosis? - ANSWER Slow stretching.
Isometric exercises.
List the 2 methods of stretching that are recommended for older adults. - ANSWER
Static.
,Slow Dynamic.
List at least 4 program design guidelines for the older adult. - ANSWER 1. Participants
should know how to monitor workload.
2. Be alert to over exertion.
3. Monitor intensity every 4-5 mins.
4. Slow controlled movement with full ROM recommended.
Aerobic vs. Anaerobic - ANSWER Aerobic - Complete breakdown of glucose.
Anaerobic - Partial breakdown of glucose.
Aerobic - Can utilize carbs, fats, or proteins as fuel.
Anaerobic - Can only use carbs as fuel.
Aerobic - Long-duration of activity.
Anaerobic - Short-duration of activity.
Aerobic - Smaller EPOC.
Anaerobic - Greater EPOC.
Aerobic - Sub maximal, work moderate intensity.
Anaerobic - Maximal work,,high intensity.
Aerobic - Carbon dioxide and water are end products.
Anaerobic - Lactic acid is the by-product.
Aerobic - Uses oxygen in chemical breakdown.
Anaerobic - Doesn't need Oxigen in chemical breakdown.
What is the term for Stroke volume - ANSWER Volume of blood ejected by each
ventricle of the heart during a single systole.
What is the term for Cardiac output - ANSWER Volume of blood pumped by each
ventricle in one minute.
What is the term for Venous return - ANSWER Pumping action of the muscles in
extremities and respiratory system along with venoconstriction to move oxygen blood
back to the heart.
What is the term for Blood pooling - ANSWER Condition caused by ceasing vigorous
exercise too abruptly so that blood remains in the extremities and may not be delivered
quickly enough to the heart and brain.
, What is the term for Vital capacity - ANSWER Greatest volume of air that can be
forcibly exhaled after the deepest inspiration.
What is the term for Valsalva maneuver - ANSWER Dangerous condition that can occur
if an individual holds their breath forming an unequal pressure in the brain. Dizziness,
temporary loss of consciousness may occur.
What are blood pressure norms for a healthy person? - ANSWER Resting Blood
Pressure for healthy person averages about 120 - 80.
High Blood Pressure is considered 140 - 90+
What is the anatomical term for Joint - ANSWER The point at which two or more bones
meet and movement occurs: synovial, non-synovial.
What is the anatomical term for Ligament - ANSWER Bands or sheet-like fibrous
tissues connecting bone-to-bone and reinforces joints from dislocation, non-elastic,
limited ROM.
What is the anatomical term for Tendon - ANSWER Band of dense fibrous tissues
forming the termination of a muscle and attaching muscle to the bone with minimum
elasticity.
What is the anatomical term for Cartilage - ANSWER White, semi-opague fiborous
connective tissue; cushions and prevents wear on articular surfaces.
Describe the following anatomical terms. - ANSWER Anterior . Front.
Posterior . Back of body.
Medial . Midline of body.
Lateral . Head to trunk.
Supine . Lying on back.
Prone . Lying on stomach.
Superior . Upper half of body.
Inferior . lower half of the body.
Unilateral . One side of body affected.
Bilateral . both sides equally affected.
Define the following joint actions: - ANSWER Flexion.
Questions And Answers
What is the term for Steady state: - ANSWER After first 3-4 minutes of exercise, oxygen
uptake has reached an adequate level to meet oxygen demand of the tissues; heart
rate, cardio output, and pulmonary ventilation have attained fairly constant levels.
What is the term for Excess post-oxygen consumption EPOC - ANSWER Oxygen debt
referring to oxygen uptake remaining elevated above resting levels for several minutes
during recovery.
What is the term for Oxygen deficit - ANSWER Period in which the level of oxygen
consumption is below what is necessary to supply ATP production.
What is the term for Anaerobic threshold - ANSWER Point at which the body can no
longer meet its demand for oxygen and anaerobic metabolism is accelerated.
What is the term for Aerobic capacity - ANSWER Ability of the body to remove oxygen
from the air and transfer it through the lungs and blood to the working muscles; related
to cardiorespiratory endurance.
What is the term for Lactic acid - ANSWER By-product of anaerobic metabolism of
glucose; milk sugar.
What is the preferred method of monitoring exercise intensity in the older adult
population and what is the appropriate range? - ANSWER Cardio a low to moderate
pace
Rating of Perceived Exertion of 1 to 10 is preferred.
5 to 6 is target, noticeable increases in heart rate and breathing.
What method of resistance training would be appropriate for older adults with arthritis
and osteoporosis? - ANSWER Slow stretching.
Isometric exercises.
List the 2 methods of stretching that are recommended for older adults. - ANSWER
Static.
,Slow Dynamic.
List at least 4 program design guidelines for the older adult. - ANSWER 1. Participants
should know how to monitor workload.
2. Be alert to over exertion.
3. Monitor intensity every 4-5 mins.
4. Slow controlled movement with full ROM recommended.
Aerobic vs. Anaerobic - ANSWER Aerobic - Complete breakdown of glucose.
Anaerobic - Partial breakdown of glucose.
Aerobic - Can utilize carbs, fats, or proteins as fuel.
Anaerobic - Can only use carbs as fuel.
Aerobic - Long-duration of activity.
Anaerobic - Short-duration of activity.
Aerobic - Smaller EPOC.
Anaerobic - Greater EPOC.
Aerobic - Sub maximal, work moderate intensity.
Anaerobic - Maximal work,,high intensity.
Aerobic - Carbon dioxide and water are end products.
Anaerobic - Lactic acid is the by-product.
Aerobic - Uses oxygen in chemical breakdown.
Anaerobic - Doesn't need Oxigen in chemical breakdown.
What is the term for Stroke volume - ANSWER Volume of blood ejected by each
ventricle of the heart during a single systole.
What is the term for Cardiac output - ANSWER Volume of blood pumped by each
ventricle in one minute.
What is the term for Venous return - ANSWER Pumping action of the muscles in
extremities and respiratory system along with venoconstriction to move oxygen blood
back to the heart.
What is the term for Blood pooling - ANSWER Condition caused by ceasing vigorous
exercise too abruptly so that blood remains in the extremities and may not be delivered
quickly enough to the heart and brain.
, What is the term for Vital capacity - ANSWER Greatest volume of air that can be
forcibly exhaled after the deepest inspiration.
What is the term for Valsalva maneuver - ANSWER Dangerous condition that can occur
if an individual holds their breath forming an unequal pressure in the brain. Dizziness,
temporary loss of consciousness may occur.
What are blood pressure norms for a healthy person? - ANSWER Resting Blood
Pressure for healthy person averages about 120 - 80.
High Blood Pressure is considered 140 - 90+
What is the anatomical term for Joint - ANSWER The point at which two or more bones
meet and movement occurs: synovial, non-synovial.
What is the anatomical term for Ligament - ANSWER Bands or sheet-like fibrous
tissues connecting bone-to-bone and reinforces joints from dislocation, non-elastic,
limited ROM.
What is the anatomical term for Tendon - ANSWER Band of dense fibrous tissues
forming the termination of a muscle and attaching muscle to the bone with minimum
elasticity.
What is the anatomical term for Cartilage - ANSWER White, semi-opague fiborous
connective tissue; cushions and prevents wear on articular surfaces.
Describe the following anatomical terms. - ANSWER Anterior . Front.
Posterior . Back of body.
Medial . Midline of body.
Lateral . Head to trunk.
Supine . Lying on back.
Prone . Lying on stomach.
Superior . Upper half of body.
Inferior . lower half of the body.
Unilateral . One side of body affected.
Bilateral . both sides equally affected.
Define the following joint actions: - ANSWER Flexion.
