AFAA Primary Group Exercise Practice Test

A training variable that should be considered when designing an exercise program is: - Answer- alignment Which activity utilizes the aerobic energy system? - Answer- Indoor cycling The Karvonen formula increases the __________ in determining the training heart range (THRR). - Answer- resting heart rate A warm-up is the __________ period for a specific workout. - Answer- preparation To promote and maintain health, an individual should perform _____ minutes of moderate-intensity physical activity _____ days per week. - Answer- 30 minutes, 5 days per week One way to determine an individual's estimated maximual heart rate is by _________________. - Answer- subtracting his/her age from 220 Two atherosclerotic cardiovasular disease risk factors improved by regular participation in physical activity are __________ and __________. - Answer- blood pressure and total serum cholesterol The system that allows the blood to flow through the heart, lungs, and body is called the __________ system. - Answer- circulatory A basic function of the bone that makes up the skeletal system is to ______________________. - Answer- provide a site for the production of red blood cells The __________ method is known as variable intensity or spontaneous training. - Answer- intermittent The primary muscles performing work are called __________, and may be identified by specific __________. - Answer- agonists joint action Movements of the hip include __________ and __________ joint actions. - Answer- abduction adduction The definition of __________ is when oxygen uptake has reached an adequate level to meet the oxygen demand of the body. - Answer- steady state A skill-related component of physical fitness is __________. - Answer- coordination