AFAA GFI Questions with Correct Answers
Tenosynovitis is categorized as a ________ injury.
Select one:
a. soft tissue
An incomplete or partial dislocation that often involves secondary trauma to the
surrounding tissue is called a:
subluxation.
A hematoma is a/an
localized mass of clotted blood.
According to the Exercise Continuum, an example of a level one exercise for the triceps
is a:
standing triceps press-down.
An example of an exercise for the quadriceps from the far right (high risk) side of the
Exercise Continuum would be a:
one-leg squat on a BOSU®
A recommendation addressing recovery time after an exercise session would be to:
provide a longer recovery for longer and more intense sessions.
Which of the following is a relatively common muscle imbalance in the general
population?
Tight upper trapezius Correct
, Within the general population, muscles that need to be strengthened and tightened in
order to correct a common muscle imbalance include the ________ and the:
middle trapezius; rhomboids.
According to a number of fitness industry organizations, which exercise is considered a
high-risk or controversial
Deep knee bend Correct
Regarding injuries, there are several stages of inflammation and repair. In the subacute
stage:
repair of the injured begins after inflammation starts to decrease; fragile immature connective
tissue is produced.
The ________ and ________ are responsible for a posterior pelvic tilt.
gluteus maximus; rectus abdominis
The femur inserts into a cup-shaped indentation, or socket, in the pelvis known as the:
Select one:
a. sacroiliac.
b. acetabulum.
c. ischium.
d. trochanter.
In iliotibial band tendinitis, pain is usually felt:
Select one:
laterally, just above the knee joint
Piriformis syndrome may cause:
Tenosynovitis is categorized as a ________ injury.
Select one:
a. soft tissue
An incomplete or partial dislocation that often involves secondary trauma to the
surrounding tissue is called a:
subluxation.
A hematoma is a/an
localized mass of clotted blood.
According to the Exercise Continuum, an example of a level one exercise for the triceps
is a:
standing triceps press-down.
An example of an exercise for the quadriceps from the far right (high risk) side of the
Exercise Continuum would be a:
one-leg squat on a BOSU®
A recommendation addressing recovery time after an exercise session would be to:
provide a longer recovery for longer and more intense sessions.
Which of the following is a relatively common muscle imbalance in the general
population?
Tight upper trapezius Correct
, Within the general population, muscles that need to be strengthened and tightened in
order to correct a common muscle imbalance include the ________ and the:
middle trapezius; rhomboids.
According to a number of fitness industry organizations, which exercise is considered a
high-risk or controversial
Deep knee bend Correct
Regarding injuries, there are several stages of inflammation and repair. In the subacute
stage:
repair of the injured begins after inflammation starts to decrease; fragile immature connective
tissue is produced.
The ________ and ________ are responsible for a posterior pelvic tilt.
gluteus maximus; rectus abdominis
The femur inserts into a cup-shaped indentation, or socket, in the pelvis known as the:
Select one:
a. sacroiliac.
b. acetabulum.
c. ischium.
d. trochanter.
In iliotibial band tendinitis, pain is usually felt:
Select one:
laterally, just above the knee joint
Piriformis syndrome may cause:
