AFAA - Group Fitness Instructor Practice Exam |19
Questions and Answers
Golgi tendon excited - -relaxes muscle
-horizontal abduction involve the movement of the arm or thigh in the transverse plane to
a lateral position - -anterior
-Integrated performance paradigm - -another term for the stretch-shortening cycle
-common overactive muscle of the head and neck - -Levator scapulae
-Sagittal plane - -bisects the body into right and left sides
-characteristics of general movement prep - -Simple, dynamic movements that utilize
multiple joints and large muscle groups
-AFAA number of class components - -5
-movement prep segment of a resistance class focused on the lower body - -Stretches for
the hip flexors to facilitate glute activation
-increase muscular strength - -An opposing force
-push-up with an arched lower back - -Engage glutes and abs.
-cues work best to facilitate efficient movement execution - -Alignment and safety
-losing color - -sign a participant is overexerting themselves
-most important when it comes to chronic conditions - -facilitate a non intimidating,
inclusive environment
-squat form - -Standing with feet hip- to shoulder-width apart and toes pointed straight
ahead
-First AFAA question - -What is the purpose of this exercise?
-Second AFAA question - -Are you doing the exercise effectively?
-Third AFAA question - -Does this exercise create any safety concerns?
-Fourth AFAA questio - -Can you maintain proper form and alignment for the duration of
the exercise?
Questions and Answers
Golgi tendon excited - -relaxes muscle
-horizontal abduction involve the movement of the arm or thigh in the transverse plane to
a lateral position - -anterior
-Integrated performance paradigm - -another term for the stretch-shortening cycle
-common overactive muscle of the head and neck - -Levator scapulae
-Sagittal plane - -bisects the body into right and left sides
-characteristics of general movement prep - -Simple, dynamic movements that utilize
multiple joints and large muscle groups
-AFAA number of class components - -5
-movement prep segment of a resistance class focused on the lower body - -Stretches for
the hip flexors to facilitate glute activation
-increase muscular strength - -An opposing force
-push-up with an arched lower back - -Engage glutes and abs.
-cues work best to facilitate efficient movement execution - -Alignment and safety
-losing color - -sign a participant is overexerting themselves
-most important when it comes to chronic conditions - -facilitate a non intimidating,
inclusive environment
-squat form - -Standing with feet hip- to shoulder-width apart and toes pointed straight
ahead
-First AFAA question - -What is the purpose of this exercise?
-Second AFAA question - -Are you doing the exercise effectively?
-Third AFAA question - -Does this exercise create any safety concerns?
-Fourth AFAA questio - -Can you maintain proper form and alignment for the duration of
the exercise?
