AFAA Primary Group Exercise Certification Study Guide Newest With Complete solution

AFAA Primary Group Exercise
Certification Study Guide Newest With
Complete solution
According to AFAA, a group exercise instructor should generally teach at what class level?
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- Correct Answers Intermediate with explanation and demonstration of modifications.
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ll aerobic pathway consists of: - Correct Answers AEROBIC SYSTEM
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Fuel source = Carbohydrates, fat, protein.
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ll Intensity = moderate, low. ll ll ll




Duration = medium, very long 3-5 minutes ll ll ll ll ll ll




Activities = sitting, reading, studying, watching TV, internet surfing, sleeping, walking,
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biking, rowing, skating, distance running, aerobics.
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Aerobic vs. Anaerobic - Correct Answers Aerobic - Complete breakdown of glucose.
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Anaerobic - Partial breakdown of glucose. ll ll ll ll ll




Aerobic - Can utilize carbs, fats, or proteins as fuel.
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Anaerobic - Can only use carbs as fuel. ll ll ll ll ll ll ll




Aerobic - Long-duration of activity. ll ll ll ll



Anaerobic - Short-duration of activity. ll ll ll ll




Aerobic - Smaller EPOC. ll ll ll



Anaerobic - Greater EPOC. ll ll ll




Aerobic - Sub maximal, work moderate intensity.
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Anaerobic - Maximal work,,high intensity. ll ll ll ll




Aerobic - Carbon dioxide and water are end products.
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Anaerobic - Lactic acid is the by-product. ll ll ll ll ll ll




Aerobic - Uses oxygen in chemical breakdown.
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Anaerobic - Doesn't need Oxigen in chemical breakdown. ll ll ll ll ll ll ll




AFAA 5 Questions - What are they? - Correct Answers 1. What is the purpose of this
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exercise?
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2. Are you doing that effectively?
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,3. Does the exercise create safety concerns?
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4. Can you maintain proper alignment and form for the duration of the exercise?
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5. For whom is the exercise appropriate or inappropriate?
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AFAA recommends that every group exercise class include what? - Correct Answers Pre
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class announcements
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Warm up activity . Preparation period. ll ll ll ll ll



Body of workout. Cardiorespiratory. Muscular . Flexibility.
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Cool down. Stretching and or Relaxation.
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Agonist - Correct Answers Muscle that is a prime mover, directly responsible for a
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particular action.
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ll An anaerobic pathway also consist of - Correct Answers LACTIC ACID SYSTEM
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Fuel source = GLUCOSE carbohydrate only.
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Intensity = high, moderate. ll ll ll




Duration = short, medium 45-90 seconds. ll ll ll ll ll




Activities = prolonged sprints, soccer, basketball, hockey, swimming, cycling. ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll




ll An anaerobic pathway consists of: - Correct Answers ATP-CP - phosphagen system.
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ll Fuel source = CHEMICAL creatine phosphate.
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Intensity = very high. ll ll ll




Duration = very short 1 to15 seconds. ll ll ll ll ll ll




Activities = sprinting, jumping, throwing, kicking, lifting heavy weights. ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll




ll Antagonist - Correct Answers Muscle that acts in opposition to the action. ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll




ll Assistors - Correct Answers Muscle that help perform the same task. ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll




Define ATP - Correct Answers Adenosine Triphosphate ATP.
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Compound that releases energy necessary. for muscular contraction. ll ll ll ll ll ll ll



1 mole ATP = 1/10 mile energy walk.
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Define LIA, MIA, and HIA, and explain how they differ from one another. - Correct Answers
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LIA: Low-Impact - Keep one foot on/close to floor
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MIA: Moderate Impact . Both feet on floor, feet roll w/toe ball heel action
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HIA: High Impact . Both feet leaving the floor at the same time/alternating
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, ll Define Par Q. - Correct Answers Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire
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Define the following joint actions: - Correct Answers Flexion.
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Bending of a joint between two bones.
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Extension.
Increasing the angle between two bones - straightening previously in flexion.
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Abduction.
Movement AWAY from the midline of body. ll ll ll ll ll ll




Adduction.
Movement TOWARDS the middle of body. ll ll ll ll ll




Rotation.
Movement around the axis. ll ll ll




Circumduction.

Movement in which an extremity describes a 360 degree circle.
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Define the following muscular contractions: - Correct Answers Isometric. Tension
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increases, but muscle length remains the same.
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Concentric. Muscle shortens as positive work is done against gravity.
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Eccentric. Muscle fibers lengthen through range of motion.
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Isotonic.
Tension remains constant as muscle shortens and lengthens.
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Isokinetic. ll



Movements where muscles shorten at a constant rate. can't be done with or without
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specialized equipment.
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Define the stretch reflex, its purpose, and when it occurs. - Correct Answers Muscle
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contraction in response to stretching within the muscle maintains a constant length.
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ll Define: Aerobic - Correct Answers Aerobic is with oxygen or the presence of oxygen.
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Define: Anaerobic - Correct Answers Anaerobic is without oxygen; usually w/short-spurt,
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high-energy activities
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Describe MyPyramid and how participants may benefit from this resource. - Correct
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Answers Offers personalized eating plans and interactive tools to help you plan/access
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food choices based on dietary guidelines for Americans. It will help give participants a
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