AAAI/ISMA Primary Aerobic/Group Fitness
Instructor Certification questions with verified
answers
1. ATP-CP Energy Pathway (Phosphagen System) Ans✓✓✓ ATP and
Creatine Phosphate (CP) are high energy phosphates known as
phosphagens. Both are stored in the muscles in limited supply. As ATP
is broken down for energy during muscular contractions, it can be
quickly resynthesized with CP. The limiting factor in this energy
pathway is the amount of ATP and CP stored in the muscles. For most
people, there are only enough stored phosphagens for about 10 seconds
of activity. This energy pathway is essential at the start of physical
activity and during short term, high-intensity activities. For example,
sprinting, power lifting, or jumping. The ATP-CP energy pathway is an
anaerobic energy pathway, where oxygen supply does not meet demand.
2. Aerobic Glycolysis Ans✓✓✓ Aerobic glycolysis is the metabolic
pathway where ATP is produced in the presence of oxygen. When
oxygen supply meets demand, large amounts of ATP can be produced
through glycolysis and the circulatory system can successfully remove
the by-products of that process. This oxidative process occurs in the
mitochondria of the cells. Mitochondria are the cellular organelles
responsible for generating energy (ATP) through aerobic metabolism.
During aerobic glycolysis, when stored glycogen is used up, ATP is
produced by the breakdown of fatty acids through a process called the
Krebs' Cycle. For most people, the aerobic glycolysis energy pathway
lasts about 15 minutes before glycogen stores are depleted and the Krebs
cycle begins the synthesis of ATP from stored fat. Body fat is an
excellent source of stored energy and yields large amounts of ATP.
Once ATP is being synthesized through the Krebs' Cycle, muscle fatigue
becomes the limiting factor.
, 3. ATP-CP Ans✓✓✓ Fuel used: Stored ATP and CP
Intensity: High
Duration: up to 10 seconds
Exercise Examples: throwing a punch, kicking a ball, sprinting
4. Lactic Acid/Anaerobic Glycolysis Ans✓✓✓ Fuel used: Glycogen
Intensity: High
Duration: 15 seconds to 3 minutes
Exercise Examples: Longer sprints, plyometric, power lifting
5 Components of fitness Ans✓✓✓ • Cardiovascular endurance
• Muscle strength
• Muscle endurance
• Flexibility
• Body composition
5 Components to a Group Exercise Class Ans✓✓✓ • Introduction
• Warm Up
• Cardio Vascular Exercise / Conditioning / Strength Training
• Post Aerobic Cool Down
• Stretching
Instructor Certification questions with verified
answers
1. ATP-CP Energy Pathway (Phosphagen System) Ans✓✓✓ ATP and
Creatine Phosphate (CP) are high energy phosphates known as
phosphagens. Both are stored in the muscles in limited supply. As ATP
is broken down for energy during muscular contractions, it can be
quickly resynthesized with CP. The limiting factor in this energy
pathway is the amount of ATP and CP stored in the muscles. For most
people, there are only enough stored phosphagens for about 10 seconds
of activity. This energy pathway is essential at the start of physical
activity and during short term, high-intensity activities. For example,
sprinting, power lifting, or jumping. The ATP-CP energy pathway is an
anaerobic energy pathway, where oxygen supply does not meet demand.
2. Aerobic Glycolysis Ans✓✓✓ Aerobic glycolysis is the metabolic
pathway where ATP is produced in the presence of oxygen. When
oxygen supply meets demand, large amounts of ATP can be produced
through glycolysis and the circulatory system can successfully remove
the by-products of that process. This oxidative process occurs in the
mitochondria of the cells. Mitochondria are the cellular organelles
responsible for generating energy (ATP) through aerobic metabolism.
During aerobic glycolysis, when stored glycogen is used up, ATP is
produced by the breakdown of fatty acids through a process called the
Krebs' Cycle. For most people, the aerobic glycolysis energy pathway
lasts about 15 minutes before glycogen stores are depleted and the Krebs
cycle begins the synthesis of ATP from stored fat. Body fat is an
excellent source of stored energy and yields large amounts of ATP.
Once ATP is being synthesized through the Krebs' Cycle, muscle fatigue
becomes the limiting factor.
, 3. ATP-CP Ans✓✓✓ Fuel used: Stored ATP and CP
Intensity: High
Duration: up to 10 seconds
Exercise Examples: throwing a punch, kicking a ball, sprinting
4. Lactic Acid/Anaerobic Glycolysis Ans✓✓✓ Fuel used: Glycogen
Intensity: High
Duration: 15 seconds to 3 minutes
Exercise Examples: Longer sprints, plyometric, power lifting
5 Components of fitness Ans✓✓✓ • Cardiovascular endurance
• Muscle strength
• Muscle endurance
• Flexibility
• Body composition
5 Components to a Group Exercise Class Ans✓✓✓ • Introduction
• Warm Up
• Cardio Vascular Exercise / Conditioning / Strength Training
• Post Aerobic Cool Down
• Stretching
