Afaa Primary Group Exercise Certification Exam And Study Guide |
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Name the 4 training variables used when designing an exercise program. - (CORRECT
ANSWER)Frequency, Intensity, Time and Type
Which FITT principle refers to the number of exercise sessions per week? - (CORRECT
ANSWER)frequency
Which FITT principle refers to the difficulty of an exercise or exercise session? - (CORRECT
ANSWER)intensity
Which FITT principle refers to the duration and length of each exercise session? - (CORRECT
ANSWER)Time
Which FITT principle refers to the mode of activity performed? - (CORRECT ANSWER)Type
Will one training variable affect another? (FITT) - (CORRECT ANSWER)Yes a significant
increase in intensity will likely result in decreased duration of that exercise session.
What is the principle of overload? - (CORRECT ANSWER)In order for a participant to gain
results/achieve desired training improvements when exercising the body must be overloaded
beyond its normal level.
What is the principle of progression? - (CORRECT ANSWER)When an exercise program
provides gradual increases in frequency, intensity, time and type in order to gain results.
What is the principle of SAID, Specific Adaptation to Imposed Demands? - (CORRECT
ANSWER)In order to improve in a particular area of fitness or sport the precise movements or
movement pattern should be rehearsed.
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,If ones training workload is discontinued or decreased, detraining will occur. This principle is
called... - (CORRECT ANSWER)The principle of reversibility
Cardiorespiratory fitness generally appears to decrease after __ to __ weeks of discontinued
training. - (CORRECT ANSWER)2 to 3
Muscular fitness generally appears to decrease after ..... to .... months of discontinued training. -
(CORRECT ANSWER)2 to 3
Which principle refers to the insufficient recovery time after exercising, thus not allowing the
body to rebuild? - (CORRECT ANSWER)The principle of overtraining
List the six skill related components of physical fitness. - (CORRECT ANSWER)1. agility
2. balance
3. coordination
4. power
5. reaction time
6. speed★
Which skill related component refers to the ability to change body position and direction with
quickness and accuracy? - (CORRECT ANSWER)agility
Which skill related component refers to the ability to maintain equilibrium (certain posture)
while moving or stationary? - (CORRECT ANSWER)balance
Which skill related component refers to the ability of the body to utilize senses and body parts in
a harmonious relationship? - (CORRECT ANSWER)coordination
2
,Which skill related component refers to the ability or rate at which one can exert strength to
perform work quickly? - (CORRECT ANSWER)power
Which skill related component refers to the time required to initiate a response to a given
stimulus? - (CORRECT ANSWER)reaction time
Which skill related component refers to the ability to move the entire body quickly? -
(CORRECT ANSWER)speed
What are the health related components of physical fitness? - (CORRECT ANSWER)1.
cardiorespiratory fitness
2. muscular strength and endurance
3. flexibility and body composition★
Which health related component refers to muscle suppleness as well as range of motion available
at a joint? - (CORRECT ANSWER)flexibility
Which health related component refers to the ability of a muscle group to hold (stabilize) a fixed
isometric contraction for an extended period of time? - (CORRECT ANSWER)muscular
strength and endurance
Which health relate component refers to the ability of a muscle group to lift a submaximal
(lesser) weight many times? - (CORRECT ANSWER)muscular endurance and strength
Which health related component refers to aerobic fitness and the body's ability to take in and
transport and utilize oxygen? - (CORRECT ANSWER)cardiorespiratory
Another word for mobility is.... - (CORRECT ANSWER)flexibility
3
, Health benefits vs enhanced fitness benefits are.... - (CORRECT ANSWER)*Avoid inactivity: 2
and a half hours a week of moderate intensity aerobic activity
*1 hour to 15 minutes of vigorous intensity aerobic activity
*Aerobic activity in episodes of at least 10 minutes throughout the week,
*300 minutes (5 hours) of moderate intensity aerobic activity for extensive health benefits,
moderate to high muscle strengthening★
AFAA supports which other organizations training recommendations? - (CORRECT
ANSWER)ACSM American College of Sports medicine
Cardiorespiratory Fitness should be how frequent? - (CORRECT ANSWER)3 to 5 times per
week
Muscular strength and endurance should be how many times a week? - (CORRECT
ANSWER)minimum of 2 to 3 non consecutive days per week
Flexibility should be how many times a week? - (CORRECT ANSWER)minimum of 2 to 3
days, ideally 5 to 7
Cardiorespiratory Fitness should take place at which intensity? - (CORRECT ANSWER)64% to
94% HR max, 40% to 85% HRR★
Muscular strength and endurance should take place at which intensity level ? - (CORRECT
ANSWER)to the point of muscle fatigue, typically 8 to 25 repetitions,1 to 4 sets
Flexibility should take place at which intensity level? - (CORRECT ANSWER)to the end of
range of motion, to the point of muscle tightness, 1 to 4 repetitions
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Questions And Correct Detailed Answers | Graded A+ | Latest Exam |
Verified Answers
Name the 4 training variables used when designing an exercise program. - (CORRECT
ANSWER)Frequency, Intensity, Time and Type
Which FITT principle refers to the number of exercise sessions per week? - (CORRECT
ANSWER)frequency
Which FITT principle refers to the difficulty of an exercise or exercise session? - (CORRECT
ANSWER)intensity
Which FITT principle refers to the duration and length of each exercise session? - (CORRECT
ANSWER)Time
Which FITT principle refers to the mode of activity performed? - (CORRECT ANSWER)Type
Will one training variable affect another? (FITT) - (CORRECT ANSWER)Yes a significant
increase in intensity will likely result in decreased duration of that exercise session.
What is the principle of overload? - (CORRECT ANSWER)In order for a participant to gain
results/achieve desired training improvements when exercising the body must be overloaded
beyond its normal level.
What is the principle of progression? - (CORRECT ANSWER)When an exercise program
provides gradual increases in frequency, intensity, time and type in order to gain results.
What is the principle of SAID, Specific Adaptation to Imposed Demands? - (CORRECT
ANSWER)In order to improve in a particular area of fitness or sport the precise movements or
movement pattern should be rehearsed.
1
,If ones training workload is discontinued or decreased, detraining will occur. This principle is
called... - (CORRECT ANSWER)The principle of reversibility
Cardiorespiratory fitness generally appears to decrease after __ to __ weeks of discontinued
training. - (CORRECT ANSWER)2 to 3
Muscular fitness generally appears to decrease after ..... to .... months of discontinued training. -
(CORRECT ANSWER)2 to 3
Which principle refers to the insufficient recovery time after exercising, thus not allowing the
body to rebuild? - (CORRECT ANSWER)The principle of overtraining
List the six skill related components of physical fitness. - (CORRECT ANSWER)1. agility
2. balance
3. coordination
4. power
5. reaction time
6. speed★
Which skill related component refers to the ability to change body position and direction with
quickness and accuracy? - (CORRECT ANSWER)agility
Which skill related component refers to the ability to maintain equilibrium (certain posture)
while moving or stationary? - (CORRECT ANSWER)balance
Which skill related component refers to the ability of the body to utilize senses and body parts in
a harmonious relationship? - (CORRECT ANSWER)coordination
2
,Which skill related component refers to the ability or rate at which one can exert strength to
perform work quickly? - (CORRECT ANSWER)power
Which skill related component refers to the time required to initiate a response to a given
stimulus? - (CORRECT ANSWER)reaction time
Which skill related component refers to the ability to move the entire body quickly? -
(CORRECT ANSWER)speed
What are the health related components of physical fitness? - (CORRECT ANSWER)1.
cardiorespiratory fitness
2. muscular strength and endurance
3. flexibility and body composition★
Which health related component refers to muscle suppleness as well as range of motion available
at a joint? - (CORRECT ANSWER)flexibility
Which health related component refers to the ability of a muscle group to hold (stabilize) a fixed
isometric contraction for an extended period of time? - (CORRECT ANSWER)muscular
strength and endurance
Which health relate component refers to the ability of a muscle group to lift a submaximal
(lesser) weight many times? - (CORRECT ANSWER)muscular endurance and strength
Which health related component refers to aerobic fitness and the body's ability to take in and
transport and utilize oxygen? - (CORRECT ANSWER)cardiorespiratory
Another word for mobility is.... - (CORRECT ANSWER)flexibility
3
, Health benefits vs enhanced fitness benefits are.... - (CORRECT ANSWER)*Avoid inactivity: 2
and a half hours a week of moderate intensity aerobic activity
*1 hour to 15 minutes of vigorous intensity aerobic activity
*Aerobic activity in episodes of at least 10 minutes throughout the week,
*300 minutes (5 hours) of moderate intensity aerobic activity for extensive health benefits,
moderate to high muscle strengthening★
AFAA supports which other organizations training recommendations? - (CORRECT
ANSWER)ACSM American College of Sports medicine
Cardiorespiratory Fitness should be how frequent? - (CORRECT ANSWER)3 to 5 times per
week
Muscular strength and endurance should be how many times a week? - (CORRECT
ANSWER)minimum of 2 to 3 non consecutive days per week
Flexibility should be how many times a week? - (CORRECT ANSWER)minimum of 2 to 3
days, ideally 5 to 7
Cardiorespiratory Fitness should take place at which intensity? - (CORRECT ANSWER)64% to
94% HR max, 40% to 85% HRR★
Muscular strength and endurance should take place at which intensity level ? - (CORRECT
ANSWER)to the point of muscle fatigue, typically 8 to 25 repetitions,1 to 4 sets
Flexibility should take place at which intensity level? - (CORRECT ANSWER)to the end of
range of motion, to the point of muscle tightness, 1 to 4 repetitions
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