AFAA GROUP FITNESS THROUGH NASM
QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE
SOLUTIONS.
Differences between pre-choreographed, predesigned, and freestyle
teaching methods - Correct Answer- Pre-choreographed specifies the exact
moves and music to be used; predesigned provides direction and a class
template; freestyle is based on the instructor's personal preferences.
Movement preparation - Correct Answer- It considers required range of
motion of a workout.
Exercising in the strength level works to... - Correct Answer- Improve the
ability of the body's prime movers to produce force
In addition to improved quality of life and weight loss, what is another health
benefit of fitness? - Correct Answer- Elevated mood
Classification for obesity - Correct Answer- An individual who is 45 pounds
over the recommended weight for height
Dance-oriented - Correct Answer- specialty format class primarily designed
to make cardiorespiratory training more interesting and fun
Indoor cycling formats are typically taught on stationary bicycles designed to
... - Correct Answer- Simulate an outdoor experience
HIIT - Correct Answer- alternates extremely intense periods with moderate-
to-low intensity recovery periods
Mind-body - Correct Answer- class format is most likely to combine strength,
stability, flexibility, balance, and breathing techniques
Benefit for participants who attend pre-designed classes - Correct Answer-
The ability to see, feel, and visualize long-term progress
, Pre-designed class - Correct Answer- teaching method where a class
template provides the overall class direction and standards while allowing
instructors to manipulate other variables within those standards
Group strength classes offer participants the opportunity to increase
muscular strength using .... - Correct Answer- An opposing force
Group Fitness Instructors should be ready and willing to answer questions
about ... - Correct Answer- The workout being presented
Freestyle - Correct Answer- teaching method consists of designing,
developing, and delivering movement to group fitness participants based on
the Group Fitness Instructor's own personal preferences, skill set, and
knowledge of exercise selection
Bootcamp - Correct Answer- class format is most likely to include a
combination of resistance and cardio elements, with a goal of providing a
total-body workout in a military style presentation
Muscle balance - Correct Answer- Equivalent muscle length surrounding a
joint
Why did the term group fitness replace the term aerobic dance in the
1990's? - Correct Answer- Forms of group exercise emerged that did not
require dance skills
Extension - Correct Answer- straightening movement in which the relative
angle between two adjacent segments increases
Refers to the down stroke of the cycle - Correct Answer- Knee extension
Sternum in relation to the shoulder in the body - Correct Answer- Medial
Modality - Correct Answer- a form or mode of exercise that presents a
specific stress to the body
Concentric - Correct Answer- production of a force when a muscle develops
tension while shortening in length
QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE
SOLUTIONS.
Differences between pre-choreographed, predesigned, and freestyle
teaching methods - Correct Answer- Pre-choreographed specifies the exact
moves and music to be used; predesigned provides direction and a class
template; freestyle is based on the instructor's personal preferences.
Movement preparation - Correct Answer- It considers required range of
motion of a workout.
Exercising in the strength level works to... - Correct Answer- Improve the
ability of the body's prime movers to produce force
In addition to improved quality of life and weight loss, what is another health
benefit of fitness? - Correct Answer- Elevated mood
Classification for obesity - Correct Answer- An individual who is 45 pounds
over the recommended weight for height
Dance-oriented - Correct Answer- specialty format class primarily designed
to make cardiorespiratory training more interesting and fun
Indoor cycling formats are typically taught on stationary bicycles designed to
... - Correct Answer- Simulate an outdoor experience
HIIT - Correct Answer- alternates extremely intense periods with moderate-
to-low intensity recovery periods
Mind-body - Correct Answer- class format is most likely to combine strength,
stability, flexibility, balance, and breathing techniques
Benefit for participants who attend pre-designed classes - Correct Answer-
The ability to see, feel, and visualize long-term progress
, Pre-designed class - Correct Answer- teaching method where a class
template provides the overall class direction and standards while allowing
instructors to manipulate other variables within those standards
Group strength classes offer participants the opportunity to increase
muscular strength using .... - Correct Answer- An opposing force
Group Fitness Instructors should be ready and willing to answer questions
about ... - Correct Answer- The workout being presented
Freestyle - Correct Answer- teaching method consists of designing,
developing, and delivering movement to group fitness participants based on
the Group Fitness Instructor's own personal preferences, skill set, and
knowledge of exercise selection
Bootcamp - Correct Answer- class format is most likely to include a
combination of resistance and cardio elements, with a goal of providing a
total-body workout in a military style presentation
Muscle balance - Correct Answer- Equivalent muscle length surrounding a
joint
Why did the term group fitness replace the term aerobic dance in the
1990's? - Correct Answer- Forms of group exercise emerged that did not
require dance skills
Extension - Correct Answer- straightening movement in which the relative
angle between two adjacent segments increases
Refers to the down stroke of the cycle - Correct Answer- Knee extension
Sternum in relation to the shoulder in the body - Correct Answer- Medial
Modality - Correct Answer- a form or mode of exercise that presents a
specific stress to the body
Concentric - Correct Answer- production of a force when a muscle develops
tension while shortening in length
