AFAA GROUP FITNESS EXAM STUDY GUIDE
2026 QUESTIONS WITH FULL SOLUTIONS
◉ intermediate level. Answer: a group exercise instructor should
teach at what level
◉ components of physical fitness. Answer: cardio respiratory
fitness, muscular strength and endurance, flexibility, body
composition
◉ circulatory. Answer: The system that allows the blood to flow
through the heart, lungs and body is called
◉ isometric exercise. Answer: what method of resistance training
would be appropriate for older adults with arthritis and
osteoporosis
◉ rotation. Answer: movement around the axis
◉ flexion. Answer: when working deltoids, which joint action is
performed at the shoulder
,◉ 1000. Answer: According to the AFAA FITT at a glance ,
participants should aim for a cardio respiratory exercise intensity
that burns a minimum of ______ kilo calories per week
◉ stretch. Answer: To assist in the management of arthritis,
participants should be encouraged to ______ daily
◉ water, fat, carbs, vitamins, protein, minerals. Answer: six classes of
nutrients
◉ American college of sports medicine. Answer: which other
organizations training recommendations does AFAA support
◉ variable. Answer: what form of exercise is designed to achieve
max muscular involvement
◉ effectiveness and potential risk. Answer: instructors should
evaluate an exercise from which two view points
◉ kyphosis. Answer: excessive curvature of the thoracic spine
◉ osteoporosis. Answer: kyphosis may be the result of
, ◉ enhance ability to maintain proper spinal alignment. Answer:
purpose of torso stabilization training
◉ anaerobic, lactic acid, aerobic. Answer: energy pathways
◉ midline of body. Answer: medial
◉ multi joint. Answer: A method for improving the muscular
strength and endurance would be ______ training
◉ physical, mental, combination. Answer: relaxation methods
◉ evaluate risk of exercise. Answer: AFAA five questions
◉ shoes, flooring, warm up. Answer: ways to prevent shin splints
◉ improve ability to perform every day activities, increase
metabolism, improved athletic performance, and decreased risk of
injury. Answer: purpose of proper muscular strength and endurance
training
◉ muscular strength training. Answer: involves working individual
groups of muscles against a resistance to the point of muscle fatigue
(45-60 min)
2026 QUESTIONS WITH FULL SOLUTIONS
◉ intermediate level. Answer: a group exercise instructor should
teach at what level
◉ components of physical fitness. Answer: cardio respiratory
fitness, muscular strength and endurance, flexibility, body
composition
◉ circulatory. Answer: The system that allows the blood to flow
through the heart, lungs and body is called
◉ isometric exercise. Answer: what method of resistance training
would be appropriate for older adults with arthritis and
osteoporosis
◉ rotation. Answer: movement around the axis
◉ flexion. Answer: when working deltoids, which joint action is
performed at the shoulder
,◉ 1000. Answer: According to the AFAA FITT at a glance ,
participants should aim for a cardio respiratory exercise intensity
that burns a minimum of ______ kilo calories per week
◉ stretch. Answer: To assist in the management of arthritis,
participants should be encouraged to ______ daily
◉ water, fat, carbs, vitamins, protein, minerals. Answer: six classes of
nutrients
◉ American college of sports medicine. Answer: which other
organizations training recommendations does AFAA support
◉ variable. Answer: what form of exercise is designed to achieve
max muscular involvement
◉ effectiveness and potential risk. Answer: instructors should
evaluate an exercise from which two view points
◉ kyphosis. Answer: excessive curvature of the thoracic spine
◉ osteoporosis. Answer: kyphosis may be the result of
, ◉ enhance ability to maintain proper spinal alignment. Answer:
purpose of torso stabilization training
◉ anaerobic, lactic acid, aerobic. Answer: energy pathways
◉ midline of body. Answer: medial
◉ multi joint. Answer: A method for improving the muscular
strength and endurance would be ______ training
◉ physical, mental, combination. Answer: relaxation methods
◉ evaluate risk of exercise. Answer: AFAA five questions
◉ shoes, flooring, warm up. Answer: ways to prevent shin splints
◉ improve ability to perform every day activities, increase
metabolism, improved athletic performance, and decreased risk of
injury. Answer: purpose of proper muscular strength and endurance
training
◉ muscular strength training. Answer: involves working individual
groups of muscles against a resistance to the point of muscle fatigue
(45-60 min)
