AFAA Primary Group Exercise Certification Practice Test

What is the purpose of this exercise? - Answer- Consider: muscular strength or endurance, cardiorespiratory conditioning, flexibility, warm-up or activity preparation, skill development, and stress reduction (One of AFAA's Five Questions) Are you doing that effectively? - Answer- Consider: proper range, speed, or body position against gravity (One of AFAA's Five Questions) Does the exercise create any safety concerns? - Answer- Consider: potential stress areas, environmental concerns, or movement control (One of AFAA's Five Questions) Can you maintain proper alignment and form for the duration of the exercise? - Answer- Consider: form, alignment, or stabilization (One of AFAA's Five Questions) For whom is the exercise appropriate or inappropriate? - Answer- Consider: risk-to-benefit ratio; whether the exerciser is at a beginner, intermediate, or advanced level of fitness; and any limitations reported by the class participant To evaluate the effectiveness (benefits) and potential risk (injury quotient) - Answer- What is the purpose of AFAA's Five Questions? C - Answer- The function of _______________ is to sense the degree of tension and the length of the muscle. a) sarcomeres b) motor units c) proprioceptors d) rotators A - Answer- A movement that performs shoulder horizontal abduction is a: a) high row b) curl c) overhead press d) plie B - Answer- Which of the following exercises does NOT feature the hamstrings as a prime mover? a) Squats b) Leg Extension c) Lunge d) Leg curls D - Answer- Which of the following exercises features the pectorals as a prime mover? a) Pushups b) Pectoral flyes