AFAA Primary Group Exercise Practice Test 100% SOLUTION

AFAA Primary Group Exercise Practice Test 100% SOLUTION A training variable that should be considered when designing an exercise program is: - ANSWER alignment Which activity utilizes the aerobic energy system? - ANSWER Indoor cycling The Karvonen formula increases the __________ in determining the training heart range (THRR). - ANSWER resting heart rate A warm-up is the __________ period for a specific workout. - ANSWER preparation To promote and maintain health, an individual should perform _____ minutes of moderate-intensity physical activity _____ days per week. - ANSWER 30 minutes, 5 days per week One way to determine an individual's estimated maximual heart rate is by _________________. - ANSWER subtracting his/her age from 220 Two atherosclerotic cardiovasular disease risk factors improved by regular participation in physical activity are __________ and __________. - ANSWER blood pressure and total serum cholesterol The system that allows the blood to flow through the heart, lungs, and body is called the __________ system. - ANSWER circulatory A basic function of the bone that makes up the skeletal system is to ______________________. - ANSWER provide a site for the production of red blood cells The __________ method is known as variable intensity or spontaneous training. - ANSWER intermittent The primary muscles performing work are called __________, and may be identified by specific __________. - ANSWER agonists joint action Movements of the hip include __________ and __________ joint actions. - ANSWER abduction adduction The definition of __________ is when oxygen uptake has reached an adequate level to meet the oxygen demand of the body. - ANSWER steady state A skill-related component of physical fitness is __________. - ANSWER coordination In order to safely perform full range of motion during a cardio hi/low-impact class, the beats per minute (bpm) should range between _____ and _____. - ANSWER 130 and 155 In a push-up, the __________ muscles extend the elbow and the __________ adducts the humerus to lift the body up against gravity. - ANSWER triceps and pectoralis major Which type of muscle contraction (also referred to as muscle action) does not require the muscle to change length when exerted against a fixed resistance? - ANSWER Isometric A multi-joint exercise that utilizes the gluteus maximus and hamstring is a _________. - ANSWER lunge Which type of connective tissue connects bone to bone? - ANSWER Ligament The function of __________ is to sense the degree of tension and the length of the muscle. - ANSWER proprioceptors To enhance flexibility during the end-of-class cool-down segment, AFAA recommends performing __________ stretches for __________ seconds. - ANSWER static 15-60 Besides heart rate monitoring, another methods of measuring exercise intensity is __________. - ANSWER perceived exertion In order to teach a quality group exercise class, an instructor should be able to _____________. - ANSWER apply the AFAA 5 Questions A variable that acts as a determinant of exercise behavior is __________. - ANSWER cultural values To maintain proper body alignment, particular attention should be givine to __________ in the standing position. - ANSWER holding a neutral pelvic alignment Lordosis is associated with an anterior tilt of the pelvis, and may be a result of __________. - ANSWER weak abdominals Kyphosis, or excessive curvature of the thoracic spine, may be the result of __________. - ANSWER osteoporosis A movement that performs should horizontal abduction is a _________. - ANSWER high row Advanced stages of heat exhaustion may lead to a __________. - ANSWER coma In order to avoid dehydration during exercise and prevent heat exhaustion, an individual should __________. - ANSWER monitor hydration levels A motivational technique called __________ is used to sustain a Type B participant for lifelong exercise adherence. - ANSWER acknowledgement One purpose of the final cool-down phase of an aerobic exercise session is to __________. - ANSWER prevent blood pooling Which condition is referred to as an ov