AFAA - GROUP FITNESS INSTRUCTOR
CERTIFICATION 200 QUESTIONS WITH
COMPLETE SOLUTIONS GRADED A+
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Name the 4 training variables used when designing an exercise program.. ANSWER
-Frequency, Intensity, Time and Type
Which FITT principle refers to the number of exercise sessions per week?.
ANSWER -frequency
Which FITT principle refers to the difficulty of an exercise or exercise session?.
ANSWER -intensity
Which FITT principle refers to the duration and length of each exercise session?.
ANSWER -Time
Which FITT principle refers to the mode of activity performed?. ANSWER -Type
Will one training variable affect another? (FITT). ANSWER -Yes a significant
increase in intensity will likely result in decreased duration of that exercise session.
What is the principle of overload?. 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?. 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?. ANSWER
-In order to improve in a particular area of fitness or sport the precise movements or
movement pattern should be rehearsed.
If ones training workload is discontinued or decreased, detraining will occur. This
principle is called.... ANSWER -The principle of reversibility
Cardiorespiratory fitness generally appears to decrease after __ to __ weeks of
discontinued training.. ANSWER -2 to 3
Muscular fitness generally appears to decrease after ..... to .... months of discontinued
training.. ANSWER -2 to 3
Which principle refers to the insufficient recovery time after exercising, thus not
allowing the body to rebuild?. ANSWER -The principle of overtraining
List the six skill related components of physical fitness.. 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?. ANSWER -agility
Which skill related component refers to the ability to maintain equilibrium (certain
posture) while moving or stationary?. ANSWER -balance
Which skill related component refers to the ability of the body to utilize senses and
body parts in a harmonious relationship?. ANSWER -coordination
Which skill related component refers to the ability or rate at which one can exert
strength to perform work quickly?. ANSWER -power
Which skill related component refers to the time required to initiate a response to a
given stimulus?. ANSWER -reaction time
Which skill related component refers to the ability to move the entire body quickly?.
ANSWER -speed
What are the health related components of physical fitness?. 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?. 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?. 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?. 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?. ANSWER -cardiorespiratory
Another word for mobility is..... ANSWER -flexibility
Health benefits vs enhanced fitness benefits are..... 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?. ANSWER -
ACSM American College of Sports medicine
Cardiorespiratory Fitness should be how frequent?. ANSWER -3 to 5 times per week
CERTIFICATION 200 QUESTIONS WITH
COMPLETE SOLUTIONS GRADED A+
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Name the 4 training variables used when designing an exercise program.. ANSWER
-Frequency, Intensity, Time and Type
Which FITT principle refers to the number of exercise sessions per week?.
ANSWER -frequency
Which FITT principle refers to the difficulty of an exercise or exercise session?.
ANSWER -intensity
Which FITT principle refers to the duration and length of each exercise session?.
ANSWER -Time
Which FITT principle refers to the mode of activity performed?. ANSWER -Type
Will one training variable affect another? (FITT). ANSWER -Yes a significant
increase in intensity will likely result in decreased duration of that exercise session.
What is the principle of overload?. 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?. 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?. ANSWER
-In order to improve in a particular area of fitness or sport the precise movements or
movement pattern should be rehearsed.
If ones training workload is discontinued or decreased, detraining will occur. This
principle is called.... ANSWER -The principle of reversibility
Cardiorespiratory fitness generally appears to decrease after __ to __ weeks of
discontinued training.. ANSWER -2 to 3
Muscular fitness generally appears to decrease after ..... to .... months of discontinued
training.. ANSWER -2 to 3
Which principle refers to the insufficient recovery time after exercising, thus not
allowing the body to rebuild?. ANSWER -The principle of overtraining
List the six skill related components of physical fitness.. 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?. ANSWER -agility
Which skill related component refers to the ability to maintain equilibrium (certain
posture) while moving or stationary?. ANSWER -balance
Which skill related component refers to the ability of the body to utilize senses and
body parts in a harmonious relationship?. ANSWER -coordination
Which skill related component refers to the ability or rate at which one can exert
strength to perform work quickly?. ANSWER -power
Which skill related component refers to the time required to initiate a response to a
given stimulus?. ANSWER -reaction time
Which skill related component refers to the ability to move the entire body quickly?.
ANSWER -speed
What are the health related components of physical fitness?. 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?. 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?. 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?. 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?. ANSWER -cardiorespiratory
Another word for mobility is..... ANSWER -flexibility
Health benefits vs enhanced fitness benefits are..... 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?. ANSWER -
ACSM American College of Sports medicine
Cardiorespiratory Fitness should be how frequent?. ANSWER -3 to 5 times per week
