AFAA Primary Group Exercise Certification
Exam (NEW 2023/ 2024 Update) Grade A |
Questions and Verified Answers| 100%
Correct
QUESTION
Specificity of Training Principle SAID stands for what? Describe.
Answer:
Specific
Adapt to
Imposed
Demands
Body will adapt to type of physiological stresses placed on it. In order to improve in certain
areas, area must be rehearsed.
QUESTION
Describe Reversibility Principle.
Answer:
If workload is decreased, detraining in performance will occur.
QUESTION
Describe Principle of Overtraining.
Answer:
Body needs time to recover and muscloskeletal system needs time to rebuild without sufficient
rest, overtraining occurs.
QUESTION
List the health-related components of physical fitness.
,Answer:
Cardiorespiratory fitness.
Muscular strength and endurance.
Flexibility.
Body composition.
QUESTION
List the skill related components of physical fitness.
Answer:
Agility
Balance
Coordination
Power
Reaction time
Speed
QUESTION
Health Benefits vs. Enhanced Fitness Benefits
Outline the 2008 Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans which reinforced the 1996 U.S.
Surgeon General's Report on Physical Activity and Health.
Answer:
1. All adults should avoid inactivity - some is better than none.
2. Should perform 2 1/2 hrs per week moderate intensity aerobic or 1 hour, 15 minutes of
vigorous intensity.
3. Adults should perform 300 minutes week 5 hours of moderated intensity aerobic activity OR
150 minutes per week of vigorous intensity aerobic activity for more extensive health benefits.
4. Adults should also perform moderate or high intensity muscle strengthening activities
involving all major muscle groups on 2 or more days per week.
QUESTION
Which other organization's training recommendations does AFAA support?
,Answer:
American College of Sports Medicine ACSM
QUESTION
What does BMI stand for and what measurement constitutes an individual to be defined as
obese?
Answer:
BMI = Body Mass Index
greater that 30% is defined as obese this is about 32% of adults
QUESTION
List 7 professional responsibilities of an instructor.
Answer:
Personal Liability Coverage.
Training and Certification.
CPR AED and First Aid Training.
Facility Pre Exercise Participation Screening.
Medical Clearance and Pre Exercise Testing.
Environmental Monitoring.
Emergency Response Plan.
QUESTION
Define Par Q.
Answer:
Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire
QUESTION
What are the medical clearance recommendations for High Risk participants?
Answer:
, Medical exam, medical clearance, and exercise testing before moderate to vigorous exercise.
Men and women, any age, with 1+ major cardio pulmonary . metabolic disease.
QUESTION
What are the medical clearance recommendations for Moderate Risk participants?
Answer:
Medical exam or clearance before exercise.
Men and women, <2 atherosclerotic cardio disease, risk factors without symptoms.
QUESTION
What are the medical clearance recommendations for Low-Risk participants?
Answer:
Most instances do not require clearance.
Men and women without symptoms and have less than 1 CVD risk factor.
QUESTION
List 10 exercise danger signs participants should STOP exercise and instructor should assess the
need for emergency response procedures.
Answer:
Nausea and or vomiting.
Dizziness unusual fatigue.
Tightness or pain in chest.
Loss of muscle control.
Severe breathlessness.
Allergic reaction.
Blurred vision.
Acute Illness.
Metal Confusion.
Cyanosis blush coloring of skin.
Acute musculoskeletal injury.
Exam (NEW 2023/ 2024 Update) Grade A |
Questions and Verified Answers| 100%
Correct
QUESTION
Specificity of Training Principle SAID stands for what? Describe.
Answer:
Specific
Adapt to
Imposed
Demands
Body will adapt to type of physiological stresses placed on it. In order to improve in certain
areas, area must be rehearsed.
QUESTION
Describe Reversibility Principle.
Answer:
If workload is decreased, detraining in performance will occur.
QUESTION
Describe Principle of Overtraining.
Answer:
Body needs time to recover and muscloskeletal system needs time to rebuild without sufficient
rest, overtraining occurs.
QUESTION
List the health-related components of physical fitness.
,Answer:
Cardiorespiratory fitness.
Muscular strength and endurance.
Flexibility.
Body composition.
QUESTION
List the skill related components of physical fitness.
Answer:
Agility
Balance
Coordination
Power
Reaction time
Speed
QUESTION
Health Benefits vs. Enhanced Fitness Benefits
Outline the 2008 Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans which reinforced the 1996 U.S.
Surgeon General's Report on Physical Activity and Health.
Answer:
1. All adults should avoid inactivity - some is better than none.
2. Should perform 2 1/2 hrs per week moderate intensity aerobic or 1 hour, 15 minutes of
vigorous intensity.
3. Adults should perform 300 minutes week 5 hours of moderated intensity aerobic activity OR
150 minutes per week of vigorous intensity aerobic activity for more extensive health benefits.
4. Adults should also perform moderate or high intensity muscle strengthening activities
involving all major muscle groups on 2 or more days per week.
QUESTION
Which other organization's training recommendations does AFAA support?
,Answer:
American College of Sports Medicine ACSM
QUESTION
What does BMI stand for and what measurement constitutes an individual to be defined as
obese?
Answer:
BMI = Body Mass Index
greater that 30% is defined as obese this is about 32% of adults
QUESTION
List 7 professional responsibilities of an instructor.
Answer:
Personal Liability Coverage.
Training and Certification.
CPR AED and First Aid Training.
Facility Pre Exercise Participation Screening.
Medical Clearance and Pre Exercise Testing.
Environmental Monitoring.
Emergency Response Plan.
QUESTION
Define Par Q.
Answer:
Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire
QUESTION
What are the medical clearance recommendations for High Risk participants?
Answer:
, Medical exam, medical clearance, and exercise testing before moderate to vigorous exercise.
Men and women, any age, with 1+ major cardio pulmonary . metabolic disease.
QUESTION
What are the medical clearance recommendations for Moderate Risk participants?
Answer:
Medical exam or clearance before exercise.
Men and women, <2 atherosclerotic cardio disease, risk factors without symptoms.
QUESTION
What are the medical clearance recommendations for Low-Risk participants?
Answer:
Most instances do not require clearance.
Men and women without symptoms and have less than 1 CVD risk factor.
QUESTION
List 10 exercise danger signs participants should STOP exercise and instructor should assess the
need for emergency response procedures.
Answer:
Nausea and or vomiting.
Dizziness unusual fatigue.
Tightness or pain in chest.
Loss of muscle control.
Severe breathlessness.
Allergic reaction.
Blurred vision.
Acute Illness.
Metal Confusion.
Cyanosis blush coloring of skin.
Acute musculoskeletal injury.
