AFAA PRIMARY GROUP EXERCISE CERTIFICATION
EXAM AND STUDY GUIDE | QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS | GRADED A+ |
LATEST EXAM | VERIFIED ANSWERS
List 10 exercise danger signs (participants should STOP exercise and
instructor should assess the need for emergency response procedures). ---
---CORRECT ANSWER---------------Nausea and/or vomiting
Dizziness/unusual fatigue
Tightness or pain in chest
Loss of muscle control
Severe breathlessness
Allergic reaction
Blurred vision
Acute Illness
Mental Confusion
Cyanosis (blush coloring of skin)
Acute musculoskeletal injury
List 5 signs or participant complaints that would require exercise
modification or cessation of exercise (not emergency response) until signs
disappear. ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------Labored breathing
Excessive heart rate elevation
Evidence of strain/holding breath or unusual redness
Musculoskeletal pain
Lack of proper control
What should an instructor know about the effects of drugs and/or
medications on exercise response? ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------
Certain prescriptions / non-prescribed medications may elicit side effects
during exercise.
,List 6 symptoms of overtraining. ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------
Fatigue
Anemia
Amenorrhea
Overuse or stress-related injuries
Increased resting heart rate
Slower recovery of heart rate
Constant muscle or joint soreness, leaning toward pain
Decrease in strength performance
List 6 AFAA recommendations to avoid overtraining. ------CORRECT
ANSWER---------------Vary class type / intensity
Limit number of high impact classes
Perform warm-up and cool down
Limit amount of active demonstration
Decrease schedule, when medical or burnout
Nutritious diet
In terms of hydration and rehydration, AFAA recommends what? ------
CORRECT ANSWER---------------Participants should monitor hydration
levels and consume 8-10 before working out,
3-4 ounces every 20 mins of exercising,
16 oz for every pound lost from exercise
Describe the appropriate exercise attire that AFAA recommends. ------
CORRECT ANSWER---------------Fabrics that breathe
Comfortable clothing that allows free movement
Shoes with proper design, support, and cushioning
According to AFAA, a group exercise instructor should generally teach at
what class level? ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------Intermediate - with
explanation and demonstration of modifications.
,Instructors should evaluate an exercise from which two viewpoints? ------
CORRECT ANSWER---------------Effectiveness (benefits) and Potential Risk
(injury quotient)
AFAA 5 Questions - What are they? ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------
1. What is the purpose of this exercise?
2. Are you doing that effectively?
3. Does the exercise create safety concerns?
4. Can you maintain proper alignment and form for the duration of the
exercise?
5. For whom is the exercise appropriate or inappropriate?
Describe the additional methods for monitoring intensity during exercise.
a. Rating of perceived exertion (RPE)
b. Talk test ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------a. How hard an individual
is working on a scale of 1-10 (respective values 4-6 and 7-8)
b. Engaging in a conversation during exercise represents working at or
near a steady state.
List 4 ways choreography can increase the intensity of a cardio (aerobic)
workout. ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------1. further hands and feet are
to the ground, higher the intensity
2. long lever movement executed from the trunk (shoulders and hips)
3. emotional stress increases the intensity level
4. less coordinated participants higher the intensity
How would you define the word "rhythm"? ------CORRECT ANSWER---------
------The beat and/or feel of the music.
, Explain what is meant by a musical phrase. ------CORRECT ANSWER-------
--------Music phrases are linked together to create musical sections. Musical
phrase consists of 32 beats and keeps movements corresponding.
What are the legal considerations when purchasing or creating music for
group exercise? ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------Approved by
performing rights and music companies.
List aerobic choreography examples for the following:
1. Low-Impact Aerobics (LIA)
2. Moderate-Impact Aerobics (MIA)
3. High-Impact Aerobics (HIA) ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------1. LIA -
March, Step Touch, Squat/Plie, Grapevine
2. MIA - Skip, Twist, Plie/Releve, Knee Lifts w/Heel Lift
3. HIA - Jog, Jump, Hop, Jack
Define LIA, MIA, and HIA, and explain how they differ from one another. ----
--CORRECT ANSWER---------------LIA: Low-Impact - Keep one foot
on/close to floor
MIA: Moderate- Impact - Both feet on floor, feet roll w/toe ball heel action
HIA: High-Impact - Both feet leaving the floor at the same time/alternating
To lessen injury risk and maintain motivation in Type A participants, list 3
types of workouts that provide different mechanical stresses to the body
while allowing high-intensity options for advanced training. ------CORRECT
ANSWER---------------Variety of workouts provide different mechanical
stresses to the body while allowing high-intensity options (e.g., step
training, kickboxing, cycling).
EXAM AND STUDY GUIDE | QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS | GRADED A+ |
LATEST EXAM | VERIFIED ANSWERS
List 10 exercise danger signs (participants should STOP exercise and
instructor should assess the need for emergency response procedures). ---
---CORRECT ANSWER---------------Nausea and/or vomiting
Dizziness/unusual fatigue
Tightness or pain in chest
Loss of muscle control
Severe breathlessness
Allergic reaction
Blurred vision
Acute Illness
Mental Confusion
Cyanosis (blush coloring of skin)
Acute musculoskeletal injury
List 5 signs or participant complaints that would require exercise
modification or cessation of exercise (not emergency response) until signs
disappear. ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------Labored breathing
Excessive heart rate elevation
Evidence of strain/holding breath or unusual redness
Musculoskeletal pain
Lack of proper control
What should an instructor know about the effects of drugs and/or
medications on exercise response? ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------
Certain prescriptions / non-prescribed medications may elicit side effects
during exercise.
,List 6 symptoms of overtraining. ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------
Fatigue
Anemia
Amenorrhea
Overuse or stress-related injuries
Increased resting heart rate
Slower recovery of heart rate
Constant muscle or joint soreness, leaning toward pain
Decrease in strength performance
List 6 AFAA recommendations to avoid overtraining. ------CORRECT
ANSWER---------------Vary class type / intensity
Limit number of high impact classes
Perform warm-up and cool down
Limit amount of active demonstration
Decrease schedule, when medical or burnout
Nutritious diet
In terms of hydration and rehydration, AFAA recommends what? ------
CORRECT ANSWER---------------Participants should monitor hydration
levels and consume 8-10 before working out,
3-4 ounces every 20 mins of exercising,
16 oz for every pound lost from exercise
Describe the appropriate exercise attire that AFAA recommends. ------
CORRECT ANSWER---------------Fabrics that breathe
Comfortable clothing that allows free movement
Shoes with proper design, support, and cushioning
According to AFAA, a group exercise instructor should generally teach at
what class level? ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------Intermediate - with
explanation and demonstration of modifications.
,Instructors should evaluate an exercise from which two viewpoints? ------
CORRECT ANSWER---------------Effectiveness (benefits) and Potential Risk
(injury quotient)
AFAA 5 Questions - What are they? ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------
1. What is the purpose of this exercise?
2. Are you doing that effectively?
3. Does the exercise create safety concerns?
4. Can you maintain proper alignment and form for the duration of the
exercise?
5. For whom is the exercise appropriate or inappropriate?
Describe the additional methods for monitoring intensity during exercise.
a. Rating of perceived exertion (RPE)
b. Talk test ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------a. How hard an individual
is working on a scale of 1-10 (respective values 4-6 and 7-8)
b. Engaging in a conversation during exercise represents working at or
near a steady state.
List 4 ways choreography can increase the intensity of a cardio (aerobic)
workout. ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------1. further hands and feet are
to the ground, higher the intensity
2. long lever movement executed from the trunk (shoulders and hips)
3. emotional stress increases the intensity level
4. less coordinated participants higher the intensity
How would you define the word "rhythm"? ------CORRECT ANSWER---------
------The beat and/or feel of the music.
, Explain what is meant by a musical phrase. ------CORRECT ANSWER-------
--------Music phrases are linked together to create musical sections. Musical
phrase consists of 32 beats and keeps movements corresponding.
What are the legal considerations when purchasing or creating music for
group exercise? ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------Approved by
performing rights and music companies.
List aerobic choreography examples for the following:
1. Low-Impact Aerobics (LIA)
2. Moderate-Impact Aerobics (MIA)
3. High-Impact Aerobics (HIA) ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------1. LIA -
March, Step Touch, Squat/Plie, Grapevine
2. MIA - Skip, Twist, Plie/Releve, Knee Lifts w/Heel Lift
3. HIA - Jog, Jump, Hop, Jack
Define LIA, MIA, and HIA, and explain how they differ from one another. ----
--CORRECT ANSWER---------------LIA: Low-Impact - Keep one foot
on/close to floor
MIA: Moderate- Impact - Both feet on floor, feet roll w/toe ball heel action
HIA: High-Impact - Both feet leaving the floor at the same time/alternating
To lessen injury risk and maintain motivation in Type A participants, list 3
types of workouts that provide different mechanical stresses to the body
while allowing high-intensity options for advanced training. ------CORRECT
ANSWER---------------Variety of workouts provide different mechanical
stresses to the body while allowing high-intensity options (e.g., step
training, kickboxing, cycling).
