AFAA - Group Fitness Instructor - Module 5 Exam Questions And Answers

Rating of Perceived Exertion (RPE) - ANS A technique used to express or validate how hard a client feels he or she is working during exercise. Self-evaluation of intensity associated with the ability to talk while exercising - ANS Talk Test Dyspnea Scale - ANS A subjective scale representing how participants perceive difficulty in terms of breathing Instructor watches for physical signs of overexertion - ANS Observation Identify which exercises are most appropriate for a strength and resistance class - ANS Push-ups, Biceps curls, Squat to overhead press At what intensity will participants perform a 3-minute recovery interval before transitioning into a 1-minute interval of 76-85% of their HRmax? - ANS 65-75% In a strength and resistance class, which set of variables is most appropriate for strength or muscular development? - ANS 6 - 12 reps Which of the following is appropriate for the movement prep segment of a cycle workout? - ANS Single-leg pedaling Which of the following best demonstrates a good introduction for a safe and effective group fitness class? - ANS "Welcome to strength endurance 101! This class will use your whole body, and no equipment is needed. Let's start!" How many components of class design does AFAA recommend? - ANS 5 Which of the following is a benefit of movement prep? - ANS Reduces the risk of injury Which statement best describes rate of perceived exertion? - ANS A subjective technique used to express how hard a participant feels he or she is working during exercise Which of the following can occur if one transitions too quickly from intense movement to slower movement? - ANS An increased risk of fainting The talk test implies which of the following? - ANS If a participant is working so hard they cannot speak, the intensity is too high Which of the following might be used to express how hard someone feels they are working? - ANS Rating of perceived exertion (RPE) At what point in a class should an instructor provide an overview of the workout and the equipment needed? - ANS Introduction Which of the following represents the ability of a Group Fitness Instructor to create a seamless experience from start to finish? - ANS Flow The outro should include which of the following elements? - ANS Opening the door for participants to provide feedback Which of the following self-monitoring techniques uses a subjective scale to represent how a participant perceives effort in terms of breathing? - ANS Dyspnea scale What type of cue would be most appropriate during movement prep to help participants with proper form or positioning? - ANS "Squeeze the glutes and draw-in your abs." During a class, what is the transition component designed to do? - ANS Reduce the workout intensity to pre-workout levels Which of the following best describes the characteristics of general movement prep? - ANS Simple, dynamic movements that utilize multiple joints and large muscle groups Monitoring participant intensity is most important during which component of a group workout? - ANS Body of workout Which component of a workout is designed to increase the core body temperature? - ANS Movement prep Which of the following is a technique used to verbally express or validate how hard a participant feels he or she is working during exercise? - ANS RPE Which of the following should be included in the movement prep segment of a resistance class focused on the lower body? - ANS Stretches for the hip flexors to facilitate glute activation In a HIIT class with repetitive jumping activities, which of the following exercises would be most important to include as movement prep? - ANS Static stretching of the calves and adductors Using strategies such as poker cards, group tasks, and pyramid circuits is most commonly used in what type of class? - ANS Boot camp Which of the following safely takes participants through a gradual physiological change from exertion to rest? - ANS Transition Which of the following equations represents the heart rate reserve (HRR)? - ANS THR = [(HRmax − HRrest) × desired intensity] + HRrest Which of the following is an example of format-specific movement prep? - ANS Punch combo breakdown What is the recommended repetition range for endurance training in a strength-based class? - ANS 12-20 Which of the following is a commonly used HIIT protocol? - ANS 20 sec work:10 sec recovery Which of the following is the best cue for helping participants self-monitor intensity? - ANS "I want you to try the talk test. Can you talk, or are you breathing too heavily? You should be able to carry on a simple conversation right now." Which component of class design is intended to capture the attention of participants by providing a quick explanation of the workout and class expectations? - ANS Introduction