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Fitness Assessment Section 1 (NAFC) | 2025/2026 Exam Q&A – 60+ Questions | VO2max, Cardiovascular Health, ATP, Homeostasis

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This document contains over 60 fully solved exam questions and answers from Fitness Assessment Section 1, part of the NAFC curriculum for the 2025/2026 academic year at NAFC University. It serves as a foundational guide to the physiological, anatomical, and metabolic concepts relevant to fitness professionals and students preparing for certification or degree-level assessments. Key topics covered include: Cardiovascular disease and health statistics in the U.S. Physiological effects of aerobic and anaerobic exercise VO₂max testing methods and interpretation ATP production, mitochondria function, and energy metabolism Role of alveoli, hemoglobin, capillaries, and the cardiovascular system in oxygen delivery Resting heart rate, stroke volume, cardiac output, and their relationship to fitness Importance of gradual training progression and DOMS (Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness) Capillary density and adaptation to aerobic exercise Homeostasis and its connection to regular physical activity Fat burning enzymes and their activation through exercise Gender differences in VO₂max and cardiovascular performance This document is a high-yield, exam-focused resource that also builds a solid understanding of how the human body responds and adapts to physical activity. Answers are presented clearly for fast memorization and concept retention. Perfect for learners in: Exercise Science Sports & Health Studies Physical Education Personal Training Certification (NAFC, ACE, NASM, etc.) Health Coaching and Wellness Programs Pre-Physiotherapy or Kinesiology Foundations Whether you're preparing for exams or teaching fitness principles, this resource will sharpen your knowledge of core physiological processes and performance indicators. Keywords: VO2max, aerobic fitness, cardiovascular health, ATP production, homeostasis, heart rate, cardiac output, stroke volume, mitochondria, capillary density, hemoglobin, aerobic vs anaerobic, fitness testing, energy systems, fat burning enzymes, DOMS, metabolic adaptations, health statistics, NAFC exam prep

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NAFC Fitness Assessment Section 1
2025/2026 Exam Questions and Answers
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The leading cause of death in the US - 🧠ANSWER ✔✔heart disease


About 600,000 (1 in 4) people die of ___________________ in the US

every year - 🧠ANSWER ✔✔heart disease.


Coronary Heart Disease - 🧠ANSWER ✔✔is the most common type of heart

disease, killing 380k/yr

CHD costs the US ______ billion each year. This includes cost of health

care, medications, and lost productivity - 🧠ANSWER ✔✔$108.9


Personal trainers - 🧠ANSWER ✔✔have a responsibility to educate clients

of ways to stave off cardiovascular diseases

, Atherosclerosis - 🧠ANSWER ✔✔A buildup of plaque that narrows the

arteries and restricts blood flow

When comparing risk factors for cardiovascular disease, - 🧠ANSWER

✔✔studies show that the disparity between sedentary populations and

moderate exercisers is the greatest


Fatigue is caused by - 🧠ANSWER ✔✔The body's inability to deliver energy

(atp) to meet the demands of the exertion


Cardio respiratory endurance - 🧠ANSWER ✔✔body's ability to


deliver oxygen and other nutrients to tissue and to remove waste products

over a sustained period of time


Increasing cardio-respiratory endurance - 🧠ANSWER ✔✔can delay and

prevent the prevalence of this cardiovascular disease


Alveoli - 🧠ANSWER ✔✔tiny sacs of lung tissue specialized for the

movement of gases between air and blood


Hemoglobin - 🧠ANSWER ✔✔iron-containing protein in red blood cells that

carries oxygen for delivery to cells

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