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AFAA Group Fitness (Exam Code: AFAA-GF2025) – 150+ Exam Questions on FITT, Anatomy, Injury Prevention

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This document is a complete and exam-aligned study guide for the AFAA Group Fitness Instructor Certification (Exam Code: AFAA-GF2025), featuring over 150 multiple-choice questions and answers based on the 2025/2026 curriculum. It is ideal for students in programs such as Exercise Science, Kinesiology, Sports Medicine, Health and Physical Education, and Fitness and Wellness. Additionally, it supports group fitness instructors, personal trainers, rehabilitation aides, and PE teachers preparing for AFAA certification or seeking continuing education. The material covers essential theoretical and practical topics, including: Muscle anatomy, joint actions, and movement planes FITT and SAID principles in program design Cardiorespiratory and energy systems (aerobic, anaerobic, lactic acid) Types of muscle contractions: concentric, eccentric, isometric, isokinetic Postural deviations, flexibility training, and alignment cues Injury types and prevention (e.g., shin splints, tendonitis, plantar fasciitis) Nutrition fundamentals, hydration, and exercise response Heart rate monitoring, BPM ranges, and class structure guidelines Presented in a clear Q&A format, this resource ensures rapid learning and effective review. The document adheres closely to AFAA’s official exam structure, making it a trusted tool for both new candidates and experienced professionals pursuing recertification. Keywords: group fitness, AFAA exam, fitness certification, muscle anatomy, aerobic training, anaerobic system, injury prevention, FITT principle, flexibility, biomechanics, exercise science, kinesiology, sports training, energy systems, posture correction, circuit training, joint movements, strength training, personal training, AFAA questions

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AFAA Group Fitness 2025/2026 Exam All
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Why can ballistic movements be dangerous? - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔muscle

spindles sense quick changes in muscle length and cause contraction


Three ways to prevent voice nodules - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔Speak out, posture,

microphone

nausea/vomiting

dizziness/unusual fatigue

tightness or pain in the chest

loss of muscle control/staggering

gasping

,rash/hives

blurred vision


acute illness - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔10 exercise danger signs


the ability to remove oxygen from the air and transfer in through the lungs

and blood to the working muscles; related to cardiorespiratory endurance -

🧠 ANSWER ✔✔Aerobic capacity


no one rule necessarily applies to all large sized adults in terms of exercise

precautions because ________ - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔each person is different


correct standing alignment includes the pelvis in a/an ___________ - 🧠

ANSWER ✔✔neutral position


Three exercise modalities that pregnant women can perform along with any

risks and modifications that should be taken - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔lower impact,

modify tough movements, no supine weight after 20 weeks


what condition is referred to as an overuse injury - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔tendinitis


Lactic acid system


1. fuel 2. intensity 3. duration - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔carbs, high/moderate,

short/medium

,list three activities that use the lactic acid system - 🧠 ANSWER

✔✔prolonged sprints, swimming, cycling


- 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔gluteus maximus


a muscle directly responsible for a particular agonist action - 🧠 ANSWER

✔✔primary movers


- 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔quadriceps group


after the first 3-4 minutes of exercise oxygen uptake reaches an adequate

level to meet oxygen demand - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔steady state


full body lean

knee flexion shouldn't be over 90

feet first then arms

step in center

step lightly


whole foot on step - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔stepping techniques


plane that divides body into right and left - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔sagittal plane




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, muscle contraction in which the tension increases but muscle length

remains the same - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔isometric contraction


three exercises that use the anaerobic lactic acid system - 🧠 ANSWER

✔✔sprint, jump, kick


where does this chronic injury occur most often: achilles Tendonitis - 🧠

ANSWER ✔✔calf muscle


what is the average resting blood pressure of a healthy person - 🧠

ANSWER ✔✔120/80 mmHg


- 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔eternal oblique


special considerations for flexibility training - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔intensity,

speed and control, ROM, body temp

When working with participants diagnosed with asthma, instructors should

allow for _______ and ______ - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔extended warm up and

cool down

overuse injury affecting particular cartilage of posterior surface of patella or

knee cap - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔chrondromalacia


- 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔erector spinae

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