AFAA Group Fitness (2026) EXAM QUESTIONS
AND ALL CORRECT ANSWERS 100% SOLVED
Name the 4 training variables used when designing an exercise program. -
ANSWERFrequency, Intensity, Time and Type
Which FITT principle refers to the number of exercise sessions per week? -
ANSWERfrequency
Which FITT principle refers to the difficulty of an exercise or exercise session?
- ANSWERintensity
Which FITT principle refers to the duration and length of each exercise
session? - ANSWERTime
Which FITT principle refers to the mode of activity performed? -
ANSWERType
Will one training variable affect another? (FITT) - ANSWERYes a significant
increase in intensity will likely result in decreased duration of that exercise
session.
What is the principle of overload? - ANSWERIn order for a participant to gain
results/achieve desired training improvements when exercising the body
must be overloaded beyond its normal level.
What is the principle of progression? - ANSWERWhen an exercise program
provides gradual increases in frequency, intensity, time and type in order to
gain results.
What is the principle of SAID, Specific Adaptation to Imposed Demands? -
ANSWERIn order to improve in a particular area of fitness or sport the precise
movements or movement pattern should be rehearsed.
If ones training workload is discontinued or decreased, detraining will occur.
This principle is called... - ANSWERThe principle of reversibility
Cardiorespiratory fitness generally appears to decrease after __ to __ weeks
of discontinued training. - ANSWER2 to 3
,Muscular fitness generally appears to decrease after ..... to .... months of
discontinued training. - ANSWER2 to 3
Which principle refers to the insufficient recovery time after exercising, thus
not allowing the body to rebuild? - ANSWERThe principle of overtraining
List the six skill related components of physical fitness. - ANSWER1. agility
2. balance
3. coordination
4. power
5. reaction time
6. speed★
Which skill related component refers to the ability to change body position
and direction with quickness and accuracy? - ANSWERagility
Which skill related component refers to the ability to maintain equilibrium
(certain posture) while moving or stationary? - ANSWERbalance
Which skill related component refers to the ability of the body to utilize
senses and body parts in a harmonious relationship? - ANSWERcoordination
Which skill related component refers to the ability or rate at which one can
exert strength to perform work quickly? - ANSWERpower
Which skill related component refers to the time required to initiate a
response to a given stimulus? - ANSWERreaction time
Which skill related component refers to the ability to move the entire body
quickly? - ANSWERspeed
What are the health related components of physical fitness? - ANSWER1.
cardiorespiratory fitness
2. muscular strength and endurance
3. flexibility and body composition★
Which health related component refers to muscle suppleness as well as range
of motion available at a joint? - ANSWERflexibility
,Which health related component refers to the ability of a muscle group to
hold (stabilize) a fixed isometric contraction for an extended period of time? -
ANSWERmuscular strength and endurance
Which health relate component refers to the ability of a muscle group to lift a
submaximal (lesser) weight many times? - ANSWERmuscular endurance and
strength
Which health related component refers to aerobic fitness and the body's
ability to take in and transport and utilize oxygen? -
ANSWERcardiorespiratory
Another word for mobility is.... - ANSWERflexibility
Health benefits vs enhanced fitness benefits are.... - ANSWER*Avoid
inactivity: 2 and a half hours a week of moderate intensity aerobic activity
*1 hour to 15 minutes of vigorous intensity aerobic activity
*Aerobic activity in episodes of at least 10 minutes throughout the week,
*300 minutes (5 hours) of moderate intensity aerobic activity for extensive
health benefits, moderate to high muscle strengthening★
AFAA supports which other organizations training recommendations? -
ANSWERACSM American College of Sports medicine
Cardiorespiratory Fitness should be how frequent? - ANSWER3 to 5 times per
week
Muscular strength and endurance should be how many times a week? -
ANSWERminimum of 2 to 3 non consecutive days per week
Flexibility should be how many times a week? - ANSWERminimum of 2 to 3
days, ideally 5 to 7
Cardiorespiratory Fitness should take place at which intensity? - ANSWER64%
to 94% HR max, 40% to 85% HRR★
Muscular strength and endurance should take place at which intensity level ?
- ANSWERto the point of muscle fatigue, typically 8 to 25 repetitions,1 to 4
sets
, Flexibility should take place at which intensity level? - ANSWERto the end of
range of motion, to the point of muscle tightness, 1 to 4 repetitions
For what period of time should one participate in cardiorespiratory fitness? -
ANSWER20 to 60 minutes of continuous or intermittent
For what period of time should one participate in muscular strength and
endurance? - ANSWER20 to 60 minutes
For what period of time should one participate in flexibility exercises? -
ANSWER15- 60 second static stretch. 5 to 10 minutes of a 60 minute class
What type of cardiorespiratory activity should one participate in? -
ANSWERcontinuous, rhythmic, utilizes large muscle groups, dancing, running,
hiking, etc.
What type of muscular and endurance activity should one participate in? -
ANSWERany activity that creates an overload on the musculoskeletal system
What type of flexibility activity should one participate in? - ANSWERactivities
that focus on elongating muscles and moves joints safely through a full range
of motion
Name 7 professional responsibilities - ANSWER1. personal liability coverage,
2. training/certification,
3. CPR/AED/FIRST AID,
4. facility pre exercise participation screening,
5. medical clearance,
6. environmental monitoring,
7. emergency response plan
Define Par-Q - ANSWERThe physical readiness questionnaire for participants
The following are recommendations for which type of risk participant:
medical exam, medical clearance, exercise testing before participating in
moderate to vigorous exercise - ANSWERhigh risk
The following are recommendations for which type of risk participant:
no medical clearance, no medical exam - ANSWERlow risk
AND ALL CORRECT ANSWERS 100% SOLVED
Name the 4 training variables used when designing an exercise program. -
ANSWERFrequency, Intensity, Time and Type
Which FITT principle refers to the number of exercise sessions per week? -
ANSWERfrequency
Which FITT principle refers to the difficulty of an exercise or exercise session?
- ANSWERintensity
Which FITT principle refers to the duration and length of each exercise
session? - ANSWERTime
Which FITT principle refers to the mode of activity performed? -
ANSWERType
Will one training variable affect another? (FITT) - ANSWERYes a significant
increase in intensity will likely result in decreased duration of that exercise
session.
What is the principle of overload? - ANSWERIn order for a participant to gain
results/achieve desired training improvements when exercising the body
must be overloaded beyond its normal level.
What is the principle of progression? - ANSWERWhen an exercise program
provides gradual increases in frequency, intensity, time and type in order to
gain results.
What is the principle of SAID, Specific Adaptation to Imposed Demands? -
ANSWERIn order to improve in a particular area of fitness or sport the precise
movements or movement pattern should be rehearsed.
If ones training workload is discontinued or decreased, detraining will occur.
This principle is called... - ANSWERThe principle of reversibility
Cardiorespiratory fitness generally appears to decrease after __ to __ weeks
of discontinued training. - ANSWER2 to 3
,Muscular fitness generally appears to decrease after ..... to .... months of
discontinued training. - ANSWER2 to 3
Which principle refers to the insufficient recovery time after exercising, thus
not allowing the body to rebuild? - ANSWERThe principle of overtraining
List the six skill related components of physical fitness. - ANSWER1. agility
2. balance
3. coordination
4. power
5. reaction time
6. speed★
Which skill related component refers to the ability to change body position
and direction with quickness and accuracy? - ANSWERagility
Which skill related component refers to the ability to maintain equilibrium
(certain posture) while moving or stationary? - ANSWERbalance
Which skill related component refers to the ability of the body to utilize
senses and body parts in a harmonious relationship? - ANSWERcoordination
Which skill related component refers to the ability or rate at which one can
exert strength to perform work quickly? - ANSWERpower
Which skill related component refers to the time required to initiate a
response to a given stimulus? - ANSWERreaction time
Which skill related component refers to the ability to move the entire body
quickly? - ANSWERspeed
What are the health related components of physical fitness? - ANSWER1.
cardiorespiratory fitness
2. muscular strength and endurance
3. flexibility and body composition★
Which health related component refers to muscle suppleness as well as range
of motion available at a joint? - ANSWERflexibility
,Which health related component refers to the ability of a muscle group to
hold (stabilize) a fixed isometric contraction for an extended period of time? -
ANSWERmuscular strength and endurance
Which health relate component refers to the ability of a muscle group to lift a
submaximal (lesser) weight many times? - ANSWERmuscular endurance and
strength
Which health related component refers to aerobic fitness and the body's
ability to take in and transport and utilize oxygen? -
ANSWERcardiorespiratory
Another word for mobility is.... - ANSWERflexibility
Health benefits vs enhanced fitness benefits are.... - ANSWER*Avoid
inactivity: 2 and a half hours a week of moderate intensity aerobic activity
*1 hour to 15 minutes of vigorous intensity aerobic activity
*Aerobic activity in episodes of at least 10 minutes throughout the week,
*300 minutes (5 hours) of moderate intensity aerobic activity for extensive
health benefits, moderate to high muscle strengthening★
AFAA supports which other organizations training recommendations? -
ANSWERACSM American College of Sports medicine
Cardiorespiratory Fitness should be how frequent? - ANSWER3 to 5 times per
week
Muscular strength and endurance should be how many times a week? -
ANSWERminimum of 2 to 3 non consecutive days per week
Flexibility should be how many times a week? - ANSWERminimum of 2 to 3
days, ideally 5 to 7
Cardiorespiratory Fitness should take place at which intensity? - ANSWER64%
to 94% HR max, 40% to 85% HRR★
Muscular strength and endurance should take place at which intensity level ?
- ANSWERto the point of muscle fatigue, typically 8 to 25 repetitions,1 to 4
sets
, Flexibility should take place at which intensity level? - ANSWERto the end of
range of motion, to the point of muscle tightness, 1 to 4 repetitions
For what period of time should one participate in cardiorespiratory fitness? -
ANSWER20 to 60 minutes of continuous or intermittent
For what period of time should one participate in muscular strength and
endurance? - ANSWER20 to 60 minutes
For what period of time should one participate in flexibility exercises? -
ANSWER15- 60 second static stretch. 5 to 10 minutes of a 60 minute class
What type of cardiorespiratory activity should one participate in? -
ANSWERcontinuous, rhythmic, utilizes large muscle groups, dancing, running,
hiking, etc.
What type of muscular and endurance activity should one participate in? -
ANSWERany activity that creates an overload on the musculoskeletal system
What type of flexibility activity should one participate in? - ANSWERactivities
that focus on elongating muscles and moves joints safely through a full range
of motion
Name 7 professional responsibilities - ANSWER1. personal liability coverage,
2. training/certification,
3. CPR/AED/FIRST AID,
4. facility pre exercise participation screening,
5. medical clearance,
6. environmental monitoring,
7. emergency response plan
Define Par-Q - ANSWERThe physical readiness questionnaire for participants
The following are recommendations for which type of risk participant:
medical exam, medical clearance, exercise testing before participating in
moderate to vigorous exercise - ANSWERhigh risk
The following are recommendations for which type of risk participant:
no medical clearance, no medical exam - ANSWERlow risk
