Afaa group fitness exam UPDATED
Study Guide QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS
- What term refers to the process of abdominal bracing or pulling the
navel towards the spine? - CORRECT ANSWERS Drawing
and maneuver
Which types of cues work best to facilitate efficient movement
execution for the participants? - CORRECT ANSWERS
Alignment and safety
Which muscular adaptation for resistance training refers to an
increase in muscle size - CORRECT ANSWERS Hypertrophy
What are the two main divisions of the skeletal system called? -
CORRECT ANSWERS Axial and appendicular
A participant approaches their instructor before class and let them
know. She just found out she is pregnant. What is the most
appropriate recommendation from the instructor? - CORRECT
ANSWERS Recommend she gets clearance from her doctor
before starting an exercise program
How can an instructor make sure that they are catering to all fitness
levels when selecting equipment? - CORRECT ANSWERS
Making sure there are modifications available for that piece of
equipment
,What is the most appropriate temperature for an exercise class? -
CORRECT ANSWERS 68 to 72°F
What does the principle of specificity state? - CORRECT ANSWERS
The type of exercise stimulus placed on the body will
determine the expected psychological outcome
Which class component is most influential on the participants
expectations for the class - CORRECT ANSWERS class
introduction
How can an instructor turn an unexpected situation like not having
enough equipment into a positive experience? - CORRECT
ANSWERS Educate the class on different methods of training
like increased reps or body weight exercises
Which is a specialty format class that includes choreograph
movements to a specific music style? - CORRECT ANSWERS
Dance oriented
Which is an example of a smart goal an instructor can suggest for
their participants? - CORRECT ANSWERS Attending two
classes a week for the next six weeks to build consistency
While teaching a class, the microphone suddenly stops working what
is the best way to maintain class? - CORRECT ANSWERS
, Give the participants a specific task while you take a minute to see if
you can quickly fix the problem
What best describes the characteristics of general movement prep -
CORRECT ANSWERS Simple, dynamic movements that
utilize multiple joints and large muscle groups
Creating a welcoming and fun environment is a group fitness benefit
that can help assist participants in what manner? - CORRECT
ANSWERS Adherence
Which characteristic best describes muscle spindles - CORRECT
ANSWERS They are sensitive to how much and how fast a
muscle's length changes.
Where is glycogen typically stored? - CORRECT ANSWERS
liver
What term describes the joint action of the knee during the down
stroke when cycling - CORRECT ANSWERS knee extension
High intensity, cardio class could use which exercise and movement
prep - CORRECT ANSWERS Body weight squat with a heal
raise.
From which position does horizontal abduction, involve the
movement of the arm or thigh in the transverse plane to a lateral
position - CORRECT ANSWERS anterior
Study Guide QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS
- What term refers to the process of abdominal bracing or pulling the
navel towards the spine? - CORRECT ANSWERS Drawing
and maneuver
Which types of cues work best to facilitate efficient movement
execution for the participants? - CORRECT ANSWERS
Alignment and safety
Which muscular adaptation for resistance training refers to an
increase in muscle size - CORRECT ANSWERS Hypertrophy
What are the two main divisions of the skeletal system called? -
CORRECT ANSWERS Axial and appendicular
A participant approaches their instructor before class and let them
know. She just found out she is pregnant. What is the most
appropriate recommendation from the instructor? - CORRECT
ANSWERS Recommend she gets clearance from her doctor
before starting an exercise program
How can an instructor make sure that they are catering to all fitness
levels when selecting equipment? - CORRECT ANSWERS
Making sure there are modifications available for that piece of
equipment
,What is the most appropriate temperature for an exercise class? -
CORRECT ANSWERS 68 to 72°F
What does the principle of specificity state? - CORRECT ANSWERS
The type of exercise stimulus placed on the body will
determine the expected psychological outcome
Which class component is most influential on the participants
expectations for the class - CORRECT ANSWERS class
introduction
How can an instructor turn an unexpected situation like not having
enough equipment into a positive experience? - CORRECT
ANSWERS Educate the class on different methods of training
like increased reps or body weight exercises
Which is a specialty format class that includes choreograph
movements to a specific music style? - CORRECT ANSWERS
Dance oriented
Which is an example of a smart goal an instructor can suggest for
their participants? - CORRECT ANSWERS Attending two
classes a week for the next six weeks to build consistency
While teaching a class, the microphone suddenly stops working what
is the best way to maintain class? - CORRECT ANSWERS
, Give the participants a specific task while you take a minute to see if
you can quickly fix the problem
What best describes the characteristics of general movement prep -
CORRECT ANSWERS Simple, dynamic movements that
utilize multiple joints and large muscle groups
Creating a welcoming and fun environment is a group fitness benefit
that can help assist participants in what manner? - CORRECT
ANSWERS Adherence
Which characteristic best describes muscle spindles - CORRECT
ANSWERS They are sensitive to how much and how fast a
muscle's length changes.
Where is glycogen typically stored? - CORRECT ANSWERS
liver
What term describes the joint action of the knee during the down
stroke when cycling - CORRECT ANSWERS knee extension
High intensity, cardio class could use which exercise and movement
prep - CORRECT ANSWERS Body weight squat with a heal
raise.
From which position does horizontal abduction, involve the
movement of the arm or thigh in the transverse plane to a lateral
position - CORRECT ANSWERS anterior
