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AFAA PRIMARY GROUP EXERCISE CERTIFICATION FINAL EXAM LATEST
2025/2026 ACTUAL EXAM WITH COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
DETAILED ANSWERS (100% VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED A+|
||PROFESSOR VERIFIED|| ||BRANDNEW!!!||
In terms of hydration and rehydration, AFAA recommends what? -
ANSWER-Participants should monitor hydration levels and
consume 8-12 oz. of fluid before exercise.
Hydrate before, during, and after exercise.
Describe the appropriate exercise attire that AFAA recommends. -
ANSWER-Fabrics that breathe
Comfortable clothing that allows free movement
Shoes with proper design, support, and cushioning
According to AFAA, a group exercise instructor should generally
teach at what class level? - ANSWER-Intermediate - with
explanation and demonstration of modifications.
Instructors should evaluate an exercise from which two
viewpoints? - ANSWER-Effectiveness (benefits) and Potential
Risk (injury quotient)
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AFAA 5 Questions - What are they? - ANSWER-1. What is the
purpose of this exercise?
2. Are you doing that effectively?
3. Does the exercise create safety concerns?
4. Can you maintain proper alignment and form for the duration of
the exercise?
5. For whom is the exercise appropriate or inappropriate?
List 14 exercises that AFAA does not recommend for a group
exercise class due to the high-risk potential. Review appropriate
modifications for each (pg. 33 in Study Guide). - ANSWER-1.
Sustained unsupported forward spinal flexion
2. Sustained unsupported lateral spinal flexion
3. Repetitive or weighted deep knee bends
4. Bouncy (ballistic) toe touches
5. Rapid head circles
6. Full plough
7. Full cobra
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8. Hurdler's stretch
9. Windmills
10. Supine dbl straight leg lifts w/o spinal stabilization
11. Prone combo dbl leg/dbl arm lifts
12. Painful, forced splits
13. Weight-bearing pivots on unforgiving surfaces
14. Plyometric moves from an elevated surface
List 10 basic postures in group exercise as well as 1 important
alignment cue for each position. - ANSWER-1. Standing - Feet
shoulder width apart
2. Squat - Knees do not extend past toes
3. Bent Over - Flex at the hips
4. Seated - Spine in neutral position
5. Supine - Engage ab muscles, pelvis is neutral
6. Prone - Engage ab muscles, pelvis is neutral
7. Side-Lying - Stack hips and shoulders w/sq. alignment
8. Kneeling - Shoulders down, neck in neutral alignment
9. Hand & Knee - Keep shoulders and hips squared
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10. Moving - Posture and alignment, control ROM
AFAA recommends that every group exercise class include what?
- ANSWER-Pre-class announcements
Warm-up activity - Preparation period
Body of workout - Cardiorespiratory/Muscular/Flexibility
Cool down / Stretching and/or Relaxation
List the definition, purpose, and duration of a proper warm-up. -
ANSWER-Definition = Preparation period for a specific workout
Purpose = Increase core temperature and prepare muscles and
joints for movement that follows
Duration = Dependent on class, typically 8-12 mins.
List and describe 2 common warm-up methods and discuss when
the addition of preparatory stretches may be appropriate. -
ANSWER-1. Movement rehearsal - Performing lighter or less
AFAA PRIMARY GROUP EXERCISE CERTIFICATION FINAL EXAM LATEST
2025/2026 ACTUAL EXAM WITH COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
DETAILED ANSWERS (100% VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED A+|
||PROFESSOR VERIFIED|| ||BRANDNEW!!!||
In terms of hydration and rehydration, AFAA recommends what? -
ANSWER-Participants should monitor hydration levels and
consume 8-12 oz. of fluid before exercise.
Hydrate before, during, and after exercise.
Describe the appropriate exercise attire that AFAA recommends. -
ANSWER-Fabrics that breathe
Comfortable clothing that allows free movement
Shoes with proper design, support, and cushioning
According to AFAA, a group exercise instructor should generally
teach at what class level? - ANSWER-Intermediate - with
explanation and demonstration of modifications.
Instructors should evaluate an exercise from which two
viewpoints? - ANSWER-Effectiveness (benefits) and Potential
Risk (injury quotient)
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AFAA 5 Questions - What are they? - ANSWER-1. What is the
purpose of this exercise?
2. Are you doing that effectively?
3. Does the exercise create safety concerns?
4. Can you maintain proper alignment and form for the duration of
the exercise?
5. For whom is the exercise appropriate or inappropriate?
List 14 exercises that AFAA does not recommend for a group
exercise class due to the high-risk potential. Review appropriate
modifications for each (pg. 33 in Study Guide). - ANSWER-1.
Sustained unsupported forward spinal flexion
2. Sustained unsupported lateral spinal flexion
3. Repetitive or weighted deep knee bends
4. Bouncy (ballistic) toe touches
5. Rapid head circles
6. Full plough
7. Full cobra
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8. Hurdler's stretch
9. Windmills
10. Supine dbl straight leg lifts w/o spinal stabilization
11. Prone combo dbl leg/dbl arm lifts
12. Painful, forced splits
13. Weight-bearing pivots on unforgiving surfaces
14. Plyometric moves from an elevated surface
List 10 basic postures in group exercise as well as 1 important
alignment cue for each position. - ANSWER-1. Standing - Feet
shoulder width apart
2. Squat - Knees do not extend past toes
3. Bent Over - Flex at the hips
4. Seated - Spine in neutral position
5. Supine - Engage ab muscles, pelvis is neutral
6. Prone - Engage ab muscles, pelvis is neutral
7. Side-Lying - Stack hips and shoulders w/sq. alignment
8. Kneeling - Shoulders down, neck in neutral alignment
9. Hand & Knee - Keep shoulders and hips squared
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10. Moving - Posture and alignment, control ROM
AFAA recommends that every group exercise class include what?
- ANSWER-Pre-class announcements
Warm-up activity - Preparation period
Body of workout - Cardiorespiratory/Muscular/Flexibility
Cool down / Stretching and/or Relaxation
List the definition, purpose, and duration of a proper warm-up. -
ANSWER-Definition = Preparation period for a specific workout
Purpose = Increase core temperature and prepare muscles and
joints for movement that follows
Duration = Dependent on class, typically 8-12 mins.
List and describe 2 common warm-up methods and discuss when
the addition of preparatory stretches may be appropriate. -
ANSWER-1. Movement rehearsal - Performing lighter or less
