AFAA PRACTICE TEST
A training variable that should be considered when designing an exercise program is -
Correct Answers -Frequency
Which activity utilizes the aerobic energy system? - Correct Answers -Indoor cycling
The Karvonen formula incorporates the __________ in determining the training heart
rate range (THRR). - Correct Answers -Resting heart rate
A warm-up is the __________ period for a specific workout. - Correct Answers -
Preparation
To promote and maintain health, an individual should perform _______ minutes of
moderate intensity physical activity ____ days per week. - Correct Answers -30; 5
One way to determine an individual's estimated maximal heart rate is by: - Correct
Answers -substracting his/her age from 220
Two atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease risk factors improved by regular
participation in physical activity are _______ and: - Correct Answers -blood pressure:
total serum cholesterol
The system that allows the blood to flow through the heart, lungs, and body is called the
_________ system. - Correct Answers -circulatory
A basic function of the bone that makes up the skeletal system is to: - Correct Answers -
provide a site for the production of red blood cells.
The ____________ method is known as variable intensity or spontaneous training. -
Correct Answers -intermittent
The primary muscles performing work are called ____________, and may be identified
by a specific; - Correct Answers -agonists; joint action
Movements of the hip include _________ and _______ joint actions. - Correct Answers
-abduction; adduction
The definition of _________ is when oxygen uptake has reached an adequate level to
meet the oxygen demand of the body. - Correct Answers -steady state
, A skill-related component of physical fitness is: - Correct Answers -coordination
In order to safely perform full range of motion during a cardio hi/low-impact class, the
beats per minute (bpm) should range between _________ and: - Correct Answers -130;
155
In a push-up the ________ muscles extend the elbow and the ________ adducts the
humerus to lift the body up against gravity. - Correct Answers -triceps; pectoralis major
Which type of muscle contraction (also referred to as muscle action) does not require
the muscle to change length when exerted against a fixed resistance? - Correct
Answers -Isometric
A multi-joint exercise that utilizes the gluteus maximus and hamstrings is a: - Correct
Answers -lunge
Which type of connective tissue connects bone to bone? - Correct Answers -Ligament
The function of ____________ is to sense the degree of tension and the length of the
muscle. - Correct Answers -proprioceptors
To enhance flexiblilty during the end-of-class cool-down segment, the Aerobics and
Fitness Association of America (AFAA) recommends performing _________ stretches
for _________ seconds. - Correct Answers -static; 15-60
Besides heart rate monitoring, another method of measuring exercise intensity is: -
Correct Answers -perceived exertion
In order to teach a quality group exercise class, an instructor should be able to: -
Correct Answers -apply the AFAA 5 Questions
A variable that acts as a determinant of exercise behavior is: - Correct Answers -cultural
values
To maintain proper body alignment, particular attention should be given to __________
in the standing position. - Correct Answers -holding a neutral pelvic alignment
If a participant complains about pain that has been persistent over the past few weeks,
an instructor should: - Correct Answers -recommend a physician's evaluation.
In traditional dance choreography, movements should include __________ as one of its
basic elements. - Correct Answers -motivation
Based on research, _________ components have resulted in improved performance in
daily actiivities for older adults. - Correct Answers -skill-related
A training variable that should be considered when designing an exercise program is -
Correct Answers -Frequency
Which activity utilizes the aerobic energy system? - Correct Answers -Indoor cycling
The Karvonen formula incorporates the __________ in determining the training heart
rate range (THRR). - Correct Answers -Resting heart rate
A warm-up is the __________ period for a specific workout. - Correct Answers -
Preparation
To promote and maintain health, an individual should perform _______ minutes of
moderate intensity physical activity ____ days per week. - Correct Answers -30; 5
One way to determine an individual's estimated maximal heart rate is by: - Correct
Answers -substracting his/her age from 220
Two atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease risk factors improved by regular
participation in physical activity are _______ and: - Correct Answers -blood pressure:
total serum cholesterol
The system that allows the blood to flow through the heart, lungs, and body is called the
_________ system. - Correct Answers -circulatory
A basic function of the bone that makes up the skeletal system is to: - Correct Answers -
provide a site for the production of red blood cells.
The ____________ method is known as variable intensity or spontaneous training. -
Correct Answers -intermittent
The primary muscles performing work are called ____________, and may be identified
by a specific; - Correct Answers -agonists; joint action
Movements of the hip include _________ and _______ joint actions. - Correct Answers
-abduction; adduction
The definition of _________ is when oxygen uptake has reached an adequate level to
meet the oxygen demand of the body. - Correct Answers -steady state
, A skill-related component of physical fitness is: - Correct Answers -coordination
In order to safely perform full range of motion during a cardio hi/low-impact class, the
beats per minute (bpm) should range between _________ and: - Correct Answers -130;
155
In a push-up the ________ muscles extend the elbow and the ________ adducts the
humerus to lift the body up against gravity. - Correct Answers -triceps; pectoralis major
Which type of muscle contraction (also referred to as muscle action) does not require
the muscle to change length when exerted against a fixed resistance? - Correct
Answers -Isometric
A multi-joint exercise that utilizes the gluteus maximus and hamstrings is a: - Correct
Answers -lunge
Which type of connective tissue connects bone to bone? - Correct Answers -Ligament
The function of ____________ is to sense the degree of tension and the length of the
muscle. - Correct Answers -proprioceptors
To enhance flexiblilty during the end-of-class cool-down segment, the Aerobics and
Fitness Association of America (AFAA) recommends performing _________ stretches
for _________ seconds. - Correct Answers -static; 15-60
Besides heart rate monitoring, another method of measuring exercise intensity is: -
Correct Answers -perceived exertion
In order to teach a quality group exercise class, an instructor should be able to: -
Correct Answers -apply the AFAA 5 Questions
A variable that acts as a determinant of exercise behavior is: - Correct Answers -cultural
values
To maintain proper body alignment, particular attention should be given to __________
in the standing position. - Correct Answers -holding a neutral pelvic alignment
If a participant complains about pain that has been persistent over the past few weeks,
an instructor should: - Correct Answers -recommend a physician's evaluation.
In traditional dance choreography, movements should include __________ as one of its
basic elements. - Correct Answers -motivation
Based on research, _________ components have resulted in improved performance in
daily actiivities for older adults. - Correct Answers -skill-related
