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AFAA PRIMARY GROUP EXERCISE CERTIFICATION
FINAL EXAM NEWEST 2024 ACTUAL EXAM
COMPLETE ALL 200 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
DETAILED ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS)
|ALREADY GRADED A+||BRAND NEW VERSION!
Explain why ballistic movements can be dangerous. -
ANSWER- When ballistic movements are used, the muscle
spindles sense the quick changes in muscle length and cause a
muscular contraction, this stretch reflex occurs very quickly and
can lead to greater muscle soreness
List 6 classes of nutrients. - ANSWER- Water
Carbs
Protein
Fat
Vitamins
Minerals
List the different types of carbohydrates and give examples of
each. - ANSWER- Simple - Sugars (table sugar, sucrose and
sugar in milk and fruit
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Complex - Glucose molecules linked together - polysacchrides
(grains, legumes, veggies-potatoes)
What are vitamins? - ANSWER- Non-caloric, organic
compounds needed in small quantities to assist in such functions
as growth, maintenance, and repair.
Describe the difference between fat-soluble vitamins and water-
soluble vitamins. - ANSWER- FS - Stored in liver and can be
toxic w/overdosing.
WS - Excreted by kidneys, not likely to be toxic.
What are minerals? - ANSWER- Inorganic compounds that
assist processed such as regulating activity of enzymes and
maintaining acid-based balance and are structural components of
body tissue.
List a minimum of 8 dietary guidelines for Americans outlined
by the U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services and the U.S.
Dept. of Agriculture. - ANSWER- 1. less salt foods
2. minimize sugar intake
3. keep trans fatty acid consumption less than 1 %
4. consume healthier diets for managing chronic disease
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5. choose a variety of grains daily, especially whole grains
6. choose a diet low in saturated fat, and cholesterol and
moderate in total fat
7. keep foods safe to eat
8. if you drink alcoholic beverages do so in moderation
Describe ChooseMyPlate and how participants may benefit from
this resource. - ANSWER- helps translate grams and milligrams
of nutrients into real food choices, personalized eating plans and
interactive tools to help you plan/access food choices based on
dietary guidelines for Americans. It will help give participants a
better understanding of what to eat and how much exercise is
needed to maintain a healthy lifestyle.
Review Appendix B: AFAA's Nutritional Supplement Policy
and discuss what the role and responsibilities of a fitness
professional are when it comes to the sale and distribution of
nutritional supplements. - ANSWER- They can only be sold
under MY name, where item is sold in good faith to only good
candidates.
Explain the difference between an acute injury and a chronic
injury. - ANSWER- Chronic - Most common, long-term
Acute - Sudden onset due to a specific trauma
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List the part of the body in which each of the following chronic
injuries occurs most often.
a) Plantar fasciitis
b) Chondromalacia
c) Achilles tendonitis - ANSWER- a) Plantar fasciitis -
Inflammation of fascia/connective tissue in metatarsals. Most
often occurs in arch of foot.
b) Chondromalacia - Overuse injury affecting articular cartilage
of posterior surface, or patella. Most often occurs in the knee
cap.
c) Achilles tendonitis - Inflammation of connective tissue that
joins muscle to bone. Most often occurs in achilles tendon.
What is the difference between a muscle strain and a muscle
sprain? - ANSWER- Strain - Overstretching or tearing of muscle
or tendon.
Sprain - Tearing or overstretching of ligament.
List 3 ways to prevent injuries to vocal nodules. - ANSWER-
Use microphone
Non-verbal cueing (gestures)
Relaxation (keep head, neck, jaw tension-free)
AFAA PRIMARY GROUP EXERCISE CERTIFICATION
FINAL EXAM NEWEST 2024 ACTUAL EXAM
COMPLETE ALL 200 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
DETAILED ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS)
|ALREADY GRADED A+||BRAND NEW VERSION!
Explain why ballistic movements can be dangerous. -
ANSWER- When ballistic movements are used, the muscle
spindles sense the quick changes in muscle length and cause a
muscular contraction, this stretch reflex occurs very quickly and
can lead to greater muscle soreness
List 6 classes of nutrients. - ANSWER- Water
Carbs
Protein
Fat
Vitamins
Minerals
List the different types of carbohydrates and give examples of
each. - ANSWER- Simple - Sugars (table sugar, sucrose and
sugar in milk and fruit
,2|Page
Complex - Glucose molecules linked together - polysacchrides
(grains, legumes, veggies-potatoes)
What are vitamins? - ANSWER- Non-caloric, organic
compounds needed in small quantities to assist in such functions
as growth, maintenance, and repair.
Describe the difference between fat-soluble vitamins and water-
soluble vitamins. - ANSWER- FS - Stored in liver and can be
toxic w/overdosing.
WS - Excreted by kidneys, not likely to be toxic.
What are minerals? - ANSWER- Inorganic compounds that
assist processed such as regulating activity of enzymes and
maintaining acid-based balance and are structural components of
body tissue.
List a minimum of 8 dietary guidelines for Americans outlined
by the U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services and the U.S.
Dept. of Agriculture. - ANSWER- 1. less salt foods
2. minimize sugar intake
3. keep trans fatty acid consumption less than 1 %
4. consume healthier diets for managing chronic disease
,3|Page
5. choose a variety of grains daily, especially whole grains
6. choose a diet low in saturated fat, and cholesterol and
moderate in total fat
7. keep foods safe to eat
8. if you drink alcoholic beverages do so in moderation
Describe ChooseMyPlate and how participants may benefit from
this resource. - ANSWER- helps translate grams and milligrams
of nutrients into real food choices, personalized eating plans and
interactive tools to help you plan/access food choices based on
dietary guidelines for Americans. It will help give participants a
better understanding of what to eat and how much exercise is
needed to maintain a healthy lifestyle.
Review Appendix B: AFAA's Nutritional Supplement Policy
and discuss what the role and responsibilities of a fitness
professional are when it comes to the sale and distribution of
nutritional supplements. - ANSWER- They can only be sold
under MY name, where item is sold in good faith to only good
candidates.
Explain the difference between an acute injury and a chronic
injury. - ANSWER- Chronic - Most common, long-term
Acute - Sudden onset due to a specific trauma
, 4|Page
List the part of the body in which each of the following chronic
injuries occurs most often.
a) Plantar fasciitis
b) Chondromalacia
c) Achilles tendonitis - ANSWER- a) Plantar fasciitis -
Inflammation of fascia/connective tissue in metatarsals. Most
often occurs in arch of foot.
b) Chondromalacia - Overuse injury affecting articular cartilage
of posterior surface, or patella. Most often occurs in the knee
cap.
c) Achilles tendonitis - Inflammation of connective tissue that
joins muscle to bone. Most often occurs in achilles tendon.
What is the difference between a muscle strain and a muscle
sprain? - ANSWER- Strain - Overstretching or tearing of muscle
or tendon.
Sprain - Tearing or overstretching of ligament.
List 3 ways to prevent injuries to vocal nodules. - ANSWER-
Use microphone
Non-verbal cueing (gestures)
Relaxation (keep head, neck, jaw tension-free)
