AFAA GROUP FITNESS FINAL PAPER 2026
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS VERIFIED
◉ high row. Answer: movement that performs shoulder horizontal
abductions
◉ prone. Answer: example of basic exercise position
◉ anterior. Answer: to the front
◉ 10 seconds. Answer: The AFAA recommended counting time for
heart rate is ____ seconds
◉ cardiac medications. Answer: will blunt the increase in HR and
blood pressure protecting the client from risk for exercise induced
ischemia
◉ improves tissue elasticity and helps facilitate movement. Answer:
musculoskeletal benefits of increased muscular flexibility
◉ aerobic can use carbs and fats, anaerobic can only use carbs.
Answer: fuel source difference in aerobic vs anaerobic
,◉ progression. Answer: In Mat Science, the principle of ___________
refers to exercise selection
◉ shin splints. Answer: pain occurring in the anterior or lateral
lower leg
◉ abduction and adduction. Answer: Movement of the hip include
___________ and _________joint action
◉ strain. Answer: overstretching or tearing of a muscle tendon
◉ poultry. Answer: food, such as ________ represents a complete
source of protein
◉ lactic acid. Answer: the byproduct of anaerobic metabolism of
glucose or glycogen in muscle is called
◉ smooth. Answer: When introducing varying road situations in an
indoor cycling class, be sure that there are _______ transition
movements and changing terrain
◉ specific adaption to imposed demand. Answer: SAID stands for
, ◉ vocal nodules. Answer: Growths that develop on the vocal cords
due to overuse injury, resulting in severe chronic hoarseness.
◉ supine. Answer: lying face up
◉ agonist. Answer: muscle that is a prime mover, directly
responsible for a particular action
◉ plantar fasciitis. Answer: inflammation of fascia/connective tissue
of the plantar or bottom surface of the arch of foot
◉ physical activity readiness questionnaire. Answer: Par-Q
◉ acute is sudden onset due to specific trauma, chronic is long term.
Answer: difference between acute and chronic
◉ EPOC (excess post oxygen consumption). Answer: Traditionally
known as oxygen dept, refers to oxygen uptake remaining elevated
above resting levels for several minutes during exercise recovery is
called:
◉ adduction. Answer: movement toward midline
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS VERIFIED
◉ high row. Answer: movement that performs shoulder horizontal
abductions
◉ prone. Answer: example of basic exercise position
◉ anterior. Answer: to the front
◉ 10 seconds. Answer: The AFAA recommended counting time for
heart rate is ____ seconds
◉ cardiac medications. Answer: will blunt the increase in HR and
blood pressure protecting the client from risk for exercise induced
ischemia
◉ improves tissue elasticity and helps facilitate movement. Answer:
musculoskeletal benefits of increased muscular flexibility
◉ aerobic can use carbs and fats, anaerobic can only use carbs.
Answer: fuel source difference in aerobic vs anaerobic
,◉ progression. Answer: In Mat Science, the principle of ___________
refers to exercise selection
◉ shin splints. Answer: pain occurring in the anterior or lateral
lower leg
◉ abduction and adduction. Answer: Movement of the hip include
___________ and _________joint action
◉ strain. Answer: overstretching or tearing of a muscle tendon
◉ poultry. Answer: food, such as ________ represents a complete
source of protein
◉ lactic acid. Answer: the byproduct of anaerobic metabolism of
glucose or glycogen in muscle is called
◉ smooth. Answer: When introducing varying road situations in an
indoor cycling class, be sure that there are _______ transition
movements and changing terrain
◉ specific adaption to imposed demand. Answer: SAID stands for
, ◉ vocal nodules. Answer: Growths that develop on the vocal cords
due to overuse injury, resulting in severe chronic hoarseness.
◉ supine. Answer: lying face up
◉ agonist. Answer: muscle that is a prime mover, directly
responsible for a particular action
◉ plantar fasciitis. Answer: inflammation of fascia/connective tissue
of the plantar or bottom surface of the arch of foot
◉ physical activity readiness questionnaire. Answer: Par-Q
◉ acute is sudden onset due to specific trauma, chronic is long term.
Answer: difference between acute and chronic
◉ EPOC (excess post oxygen consumption). Answer: Traditionally
known as oxygen dept, refers to oxygen uptake remaining elevated
above resting levels for several minutes during exercise recovery is
called:
◉ adduction. Answer: movement toward midline
