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Muscular strength and endurance should take place at which intensity level
? - ANS ✓to the point of muscle fatigue, typically 8 to 25 repetitions,1 to 4 sets
Flexibility should take place at which intensity level? - ANS ✓to the end of
range of motion, to the point of muscle tightness, 1 to 4 repetitions
For what period of time should one participate in cardiorespiratory fitness?
- ANS ✓20 to 60 minutes of continuous or intermittent
For what period of time should one participate in muscular strength and
endurance? - ANS ✓20 to 60 minutes
For what period of time should one participate in flexibility exercises? -
ANS ✓15- 60 second static stretch. 5 to 10 minutes of a 60 minute class
What type of cardiorespiratory activity should one participate in? - ANS
✓continuous, rhythmic, utilizes large muscle groups, dancing, running, hiking,
etc.
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What type of muscular and endurance activity should one participate in? -
ANS ✓any activity that creates an overload on the musculoskeletal system
What type of flexibility activity should one participate in? - ANS ✓activities
that focus on elongating muscles and moves joints safely through a full range of
motion
Name 7 professional responsibilities - ANS ✓1. personal liability coverage,
2. training/certification,
3. CPR/AED/FIRST AID,
4. facility pre exercise participation screening,
5. medical clearance,
6. environmental monitoring,
7. emergency response plan
Define Par-Q - ANS ✓The physical readiness questionnaire for participants
The following are recommendations for which type of risk participant:
medical exam, medical clearance, exercise testing before participating in
moderate to vigorous exercise - ANS ✓high risk
The following are recommendations for which type of risk participant:
no medical clearance, no medical exam - ANS ✓low risk
The following are recommendations for which type of risk participant:
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medical exam, medical clearance - ANS ✓moderate risk
label high risk, low risk or moderate risk
-greater or equal to 2 atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk
factors without symptoms
-one or more of the major cardiovascular pulmonary or metabolic diseases
with signs and symptoms
-less than or equal to 1 atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (CVD) - ANS
✓moderate
high
low
ACSM recommends that moderate risk participants have the following
before exercising: - ANS ✓medical exam and medical clearance
ACSM recommends that high risk participants have the following before
exercising: - ANS ✓medical exam, medical clearance and exercise testing
List 10 exercise danger signs that would elicit the need for emergency
response: - ANS ✓1. nausea, 2. vomiting, 3. blurred vision, 4. dizziness, 5. light-
headedness, 6. unusual fatigue, 7. tightness or pain in chest, neck, arms, jaw etc,
8. acute illness, 9. loss of muscle control, 10. mental confusion
List 5 signs or participant complaints that would require modification, not
emergency response during exercise: - ANS ✓laboured breathing, excessive
heart rate, evidence of strain, unusual redness, lack of body control, holding
breath
These are symptoms of....
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fatigue, anemia, increased resting heart rate, decrease in physical strength,
constant muscle or joint soreness - ANS ✓Symptoms of Overtraining
List 6 AFAA recommendations to avoid overtraining - ANS ✓vary class &
activity, be aware of & correct muscle imbalances, always warm up - cool down,
limit active demonstration - use assistant, decrease teaching schedule, limit the #
of high impact or advanced level classes
How much should one drink before exercise? - ANS ✓8-12 oz before exercise
What are examples of appropriate exercise attire? - ANS ✓fabrics that
breathe, comfortable clothing, shoes with proper support
What are the bpm recommendations for a warm up? - ANS ✓120-134
What are the bpm recommendations for low to high impact cardio? - ANS
✓130-155
It is recommended that an instructor teach at which level of intensity? - ANS
✓intermediate and explain and or demonstrate modifications to achieve both
more and less intensity
Instructor should evaluate an exercise from which two view points? - ANS
✓effectiveness (benefits) and potential risks (injury quotient)
What should an instructor know about the effects of drugs and/or meds on
exercise response? - ANS ✓certain prescripts and non-prescripts may elicit side
effects during exercise.
Describe AFAA 5 Questions - ANS ✓1. What is the purpose of this exercise?
2. Are you doing that effectively?
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AFAA Group Fitness Certification
Exam Questions with Correct Verified
Answers Latest Update (2024/2025)
Guaranteed Pass
Muscular strength and endurance should take place at which intensity level
? - ANS ✓to the point of muscle fatigue, typically 8 to 25 repetitions,1 to 4 sets
Flexibility should take place at which intensity level? - ANS ✓to the end of
range of motion, to the point of muscle tightness, 1 to 4 repetitions
For what period of time should one participate in cardiorespiratory fitness?
- ANS ✓20 to 60 minutes of continuous or intermittent
For what period of time should one participate in muscular strength and
endurance? - ANS ✓20 to 60 minutes
For what period of time should one participate in flexibility exercises? -
ANS ✓15- 60 second static stretch. 5 to 10 minutes of a 60 minute class
What type of cardiorespiratory activity should one participate in? - ANS
✓continuous, rhythmic, utilizes large muscle groups, dancing, running, hiking,
etc.
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What type of muscular and endurance activity should one participate in? -
ANS ✓any activity that creates an overload on the musculoskeletal system
What type of flexibility activity should one participate in? - ANS ✓activities
that focus on elongating muscles and moves joints safely through a full range of
motion
Name 7 professional responsibilities - ANS ✓1. personal liability coverage,
2. training/certification,
3. CPR/AED/FIRST AID,
4. facility pre exercise participation screening,
5. medical clearance,
6. environmental monitoring,
7. emergency response plan
Define Par-Q - ANS ✓The physical readiness questionnaire for participants
The following are recommendations for which type of risk participant:
medical exam, medical clearance, exercise testing before participating in
moderate to vigorous exercise - ANS ✓high risk
The following are recommendations for which type of risk participant:
no medical clearance, no medical exam - ANS ✓low risk
The following are recommendations for which type of risk participant:
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medical exam, medical clearance - ANS ✓moderate risk
label high risk, low risk or moderate risk
-greater or equal to 2 atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk
factors without symptoms
-one or more of the major cardiovascular pulmonary or metabolic diseases
with signs and symptoms
-less than or equal to 1 atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (CVD) - ANS
✓moderate
high
low
ACSM recommends that moderate risk participants have the following
before exercising: - ANS ✓medical exam and medical clearance
ACSM recommends that high risk participants have the following before
exercising: - ANS ✓medical exam, medical clearance and exercise testing
List 10 exercise danger signs that would elicit the need for emergency
response: - ANS ✓1. nausea, 2. vomiting, 3. blurred vision, 4. dizziness, 5. light-
headedness, 6. unusual fatigue, 7. tightness or pain in chest, neck, arms, jaw etc,
8. acute illness, 9. loss of muscle control, 10. mental confusion
List 5 signs or participant complaints that would require modification, not
emergency response during exercise: - ANS ✓laboured breathing, excessive
heart rate, evidence of strain, unusual redness, lack of body control, holding
breath
These are symptoms of....
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fatigue, anemia, increased resting heart rate, decrease in physical strength,
constant muscle or joint soreness - ANS ✓Symptoms of Overtraining
List 6 AFAA recommendations to avoid overtraining - ANS ✓vary class &
activity, be aware of & correct muscle imbalances, always warm up - cool down,
limit active demonstration - use assistant, decrease teaching schedule, limit the #
of high impact or advanced level classes
How much should one drink before exercise? - ANS ✓8-12 oz before exercise
What are examples of appropriate exercise attire? - ANS ✓fabrics that
breathe, comfortable clothing, shoes with proper support
What are the bpm recommendations for a warm up? - ANS ✓120-134
What are the bpm recommendations for low to high impact cardio? - ANS
✓130-155
It is recommended that an instructor teach at which level of intensity? - ANS
✓intermediate and explain and or demonstrate modifications to achieve both
more and less intensity
Instructor should evaluate an exercise from which two view points? - ANS
✓effectiveness (benefits) and potential risks (injury quotient)
What should an instructor know about the effects of drugs and/or meds on
exercise response? - ANS ✓certain prescripts and non-prescripts may elicit side
effects during exercise.
Describe AFAA 5 Questions - ANS ✓1. What is the purpose of this exercise?
2. Are you doing that effectively?
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