AFAA - Special Populations Exam
Actual Questions and Answers 2026
What does EIA stand for -
correct answer ✅Exercise induced asthma
how can EIA be prevented -
correct answer ✅-medication (inhaler)
-gradually increasing intensity
-avoid exercise when high pollen count or very cold
-humid is best (water exercise good)
-use inhaler before exercise
-breathe through nose
-extended warm-up/cool-down
List at least 6 exercise guidelines for participants with heart disease.
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correct answer ✅-screen first
-get doctor release if moderate or high risk
-comply with target heart rate range and RPE
-follow doctor recommendations
-have a record of medications and their effects on exercise
-participant should tell instructor if any signs or symptoms appear
, AFAA - Special Populations Exam
Actual Questions and Answers 2026
-don't exceed level of expertise
-start with low intensity and -gradually increase but avoid high
intensity
List at least 4 exercise guidelines for participants with arthritis. -
correct answer ✅-low impact is better
-stretch daily
-frequent, low impact exercise is best
-reduce duration and intensity when problem flares up
-isometric exercises are good
-extended warm-up and cool down
-shouldn't have pain more than 2 hours after exercise
-weight loss will help alleviate pressure on joints
-monitor change in medications
List at least four precautions that should be taken for diabetic
participants who are attending a group exercise class. -
correct answer ✅-monitor blood sugar regularly
-avoid exercise during peak of insulin activity
-exercise at the same time each day
Actual Questions and Answers 2026
What does EIA stand for -
correct answer ✅Exercise induced asthma
how can EIA be prevented -
correct answer ✅-medication (inhaler)
-gradually increasing intensity
-avoid exercise when high pollen count or very cold
-humid is best (water exercise good)
-use inhaler before exercise
-breathe through nose
-extended warm-up/cool-down
List at least 6 exercise guidelines for participants with heart disease.
-
correct answer ✅-screen first
-get doctor release if moderate or high risk
-comply with target heart rate range and RPE
-follow doctor recommendations
-have a record of medications and their effects on exercise
-participant should tell instructor if any signs or symptoms appear
, AFAA - Special Populations Exam
Actual Questions and Answers 2026
-don't exceed level of expertise
-start with low intensity and -gradually increase but avoid high
intensity
List at least 4 exercise guidelines for participants with arthritis. -
correct answer ✅-low impact is better
-stretch daily
-frequent, low impact exercise is best
-reduce duration and intensity when problem flares up
-isometric exercises are good
-extended warm-up and cool down
-shouldn't have pain more than 2 hours after exercise
-weight loss will help alleviate pressure on joints
-monitor change in medications
List at least four precautions that should be taken for diabetic
participants who are attending a group exercise class. -
correct answer ✅-monitor blood sugar regularly
-avoid exercise during peak of insulin activity
-exercise at the same time each day
