AFAA GFI EXAM PREP FINAL STUDY
GUIDE 2026 SOLVED QUESTIONS FULLY
CORRECT
⫸ Which of the following is a high-energy molecule that stores energy
to be used in cellular and mechanical work, including exercise? Answer:
ATP
⫸ What is the acceptable macronutrient distribution range for
carbohydrate intake for the average adult? Answer: 45-65% of total
caloric intake
⫸ Which of the following terms refers to a position on or toward the
back of the body? Answer: Posterior
⫸ Which of the following participants may need to begin an exercise
program with five minute sessions ? Answer: A participant with cancer
⫸ Which of the following terms refers to vessels that transport blood
from the capillaries toward the heart? Answer: Veins
⫸ Which of the following populations should avoid hot and humid
environments? Answer: Prenatal
,⫸ Which of the following are major sources of complete proteins?
Answer: Dairy and meats
⫸ Which of the following is a function of heart rate and stroke volume?
Answer: Cardiac output
⫸ At what point can dehydration start to affect exercise capacity and
exercise performance? Answer: A loss of 2 - 3% body weight
⫸ When teaching adults over 65, what should be the instructor's
emphasis in class? Answer: Executing lift with proper technique
⫸ Which term refers to the inferior chamber of the heart that receives
blood from its corresponding atrium and, in turn, forces blood into the
arteries? Answer: Ventricle
⫸ Which of the following is a function of blood? Answer:
Transportation
⫸ Which of the following is a muscle that is commonly overactive in
the foot and ankle? Answer: Soleus
⫸ Which nutrient helps to stabilize body temperature by absorbing heat
generated by exercise? Answer: Water
,⫸ Which of the following terms refers to the ability of muscles to exert
maximal power in a minimal amount of time? Answer: Rate of force
production
⫸ Which statement is true regarding incomplete proteins? Answer: One
can consume adequate protein by combining various protein-rich foods.
⫸ Which of the following bisects the body into right and left sides?
Answer: Sagittal plane
⫸ Which of the following refers to energy demand placed on the body?
Answer: Metabolic specificity
⫸ In lower crossed syndrome, the latissimus dorsi is often short, and
which of the following is often lengthened? Answer: Gluteus maximus
⫸ Which of the following refers to the chemical or substrate form in
which most fat exists in food as well as in the body? Answer:
Triglycerides
⫸ What is biomechanics the study of? Answer: How forces affect a
living body
⫸ Which training concept is used to correct muscular imbalances,
increase joint range of motion, decrease muscle soreness, and improve
muscle extensibility? Answer: Flexibility
, ⫸ Which of the following is a muscle that is commonly underactive in
the head and neck? Answer: Deep cervical flexors
⫸ Which of the following is characteristic of heat exhaustion? Answer:
Profuse sweating, pale skin, dizziness, hyperventilation, and rapid pulse
⫸ Which of the following is an example of relaxation of the psoas so
the glutes can contract? Answer: Reciprocal inhibition
⫸ In order to create physiological changes, an exercise stimulus must be
applied in which of the following ways? Answer: At an intensity greater
than the body is accustomed to receiving
⫸ From which of the following positions does horizontal abduction
involve the movement of the arm or thigh in the transverse plane to a
lateral position? Answer: Anterior
⫸ uring your class, you notice an obese participant struggling with the
exercises. Which of the following would be the most appropriate course
of action? Answer: Show options for body weight exercises.
⫸ In addition to improved quality of life and weight loss, which of the
following is a another health benefit of fitness? Answer: Elevated mood
GUIDE 2026 SOLVED QUESTIONS FULLY
CORRECT
⫸ Which of the following is a high-energy molecule that stores energy
to be used in cellular and mechanical work, including exercise? Answer:
ATP
⫸ What is the acceptable macronutrient distribution range for
carbohydrate intake for the average adult? Answer: 45-65% of total
caloric intake
⫸ Which of the following terms refers to a position on or toward the
back of the body? Answer: Posterior
⫸ Which of the following participants may need to begin an exercise
program with five minute sessions ? Answer: A participant with cancer
⫸ Which of the following terms refers to vessels that transport blood
from the capillaries toward the heart? Answer: Veins
⫸ Which of the following populations should avoid hot and humid
environments? Answer: Prenatal
,⫸ Which of the following are major sources of complete proteins?
Answer: Dairy and meats
⫸ Which of the following is a function of heart rate and stroke volume?
Answer: Cardiac output
⫸ At what point can dehydration start to affect exercise capacity and
exercise performance? Answer: A loss of 2 - 3% body weight
⫸ When teaching adults over 65, what should be the instructor's
emphasis in class? Answer: Executing lift with proper technique
⫸ Which term refers to the inferior chamber of the heart that receives
blood from its corresponding atrium and, in turn, forces blood into the
arteries? Answer: Ventricle
⫸ Which of the following is a function of blood? Answer:
Transportation
⫸ Which of the following is a muscle that is commonly overactive in
the foot and ankle? Answer: Soleus
⫸ Which nutrient helps to stabilize body temperature by absorbing heat
generated by exercise? Answer: Water
,⫸ Which of the following terms refers to the ability of muscles to exert
maximal power in a minimal amount of time? Answer: Rate of force
production
⫸ Which statement is true regarding incomplete proteins? Answer: One
can consume adequate protein by combining various protein-rich foods.
⫸ Which of the following bisects the body into right and left sides?
Answer: Sagittal plane
⫸ Which of the following refers to energy demand placed on the body?
Answer: Metabolic specificity
⫸ In lower crossed syndrome, the latissimus dorsi is often short, and
which of the following is often lengthened? Answer: Gluteus maximus
⫸ Which of the following refers to the chemical or substrate form in
which most fat exists in food as well as in the body? Answer:
Triglycerides
⫸ What is biomechanics the study of? Answer: How forces affect a
living body
⫸ Which training concept is used to correct muscular imbalances,
increase joint range of motion, decrease muscle soreness, and improve
muscle extensibility? Answer: Flexibility
, ⫸ Which of the following is a muscle that is commonly underactive in
the head and neck? Answer: Deep cervical flexors
⫸ Which of the following is characteristic of heat exhaustion? Answer:
Profuse sweating, pale skin, dizziness, hyperventilation, and rapid pulse
⫸ Which of the following is an example of relaxation of the psoas so
the glutes can contract? Answer: Reciprocal inhibition
⫸ In order to create physiological changes, an exercise stimulus must be
applied in which of the following ways? Answer: At an intensity greater
than the body is accustomed to receiving
⫸ From which of the following positions does horizontal abduction
involve the movement of the arm or thigh in the transverse plane to a
lateral position? Answer: Anterior
⫸ uring your class, you notice an obese participant struggling with the
exercises. Which of the following would be the most appropriate course
of action? Answer: Show options for body weight exercises.
⫸ In addition to improved quality of life and weight loss, which of the
following is a another health benefit of fitness? Answer: Elevated mood
