AFAA Practice Questions with Correct
Answers
prescribed movement vs...
volitional movement
scope of practice
what an instructor can legally and ethically do, including the knowledge, skills, processes,
and limitations for which an instructor should be held accountable
responsibilities
1. evidence-based exercise
2. give modifications
3. create positive associations with exercise
4. maintain CPR/AED certifications
types of gyms
1. large-chain gyms
2. medium to small gyms
3. boutique studios
3 class types
1. pre-choreographed
2. pre-designed
3. freestyle
AFAA 5 QUESTIONS
,1. What is the purpose of this exercise?
2. Are you doing the exercise effectively?
3. Does the exercise create any safety concerns?
4. Can you maintain proper form and alignment for the duration of the exercise?
5. For whom is the exercise appropriate or inappropriate?
types of exercise formats
1. strength
2. cardio
3. mind-body
4. fusion
5 COMPONENTS OF A WORKOUT
1. intro (30-90 sec)
2. movement prep (10-15%)
3. body of the workout
4. transition (10-15%)
5. outro (30-90 sec)
RPE
rating of perceived exertion
BPM for resistance training
125-135
BPM for HIIT
150-160
,BPM for bootcamp
130-140
BPM for step
128-132
BPM for barre/pilates
124-128
BPM for kickboxing
140-150
BPM for aqua/seniors
122-128
foreground music
tempo and lyrics guide movements
background music
sets the mood and atmosphere
instructor oversight
preferences for movement, instructor should maintain a participant-centered focus
branded studios
provide extensive training for their specific format
unbranded studios
, instructors have freedom in format and how they market their classes + are often paid by
participants
personal branding
interpersonal interaction and online presentation that communicate your vision, values,
talents, expertise, and beliefs
periodization
dividing training program into smaller progressive steps with built-in recovery phases (way to
avoid emotional and physical burnout)
overtraining leads to...
a decrease in function and performance
decrease in performance occurs after losing __ % of person's total mass in water
2-3%
drink __ oz of water before/after class
14-20 oz 2 hours before
16oz after class
modality
form or mode of exercise that presents a specific stress to the body
resources instructors use should be...
evidence-based and peer-reviewed
contraindicated exercises
Answers
prescribed movement vs...
volitional movement
scope of practice
what an instructor can legally and ethically do, including the knowledge, skills, processes,
and limitations for which an instructor should be held accountable
responsibilities
1. evidence-based exercise
2. give modifications
3. create positive associations with exercise
4. maintain CPR/AED certifications
types of gyms
1. large-chain gyms
2. medium to small gyms
3. boutique studios
3 class types
1. pre-choreographed
2. pre-designed
3. freestyle
AFAA 5 QUESTIONS
,1. What is the purpose of this exercise?
2. Are you doing the exercise effectively?
3. Does the exercise create any safety concerns?
4. Can you maintain proper form and alignment for the duration of the exercise?
5. For whom is the exercise appropriate or inappropriate?
types of exercise formats
1. strength
2. cardio
3. mind-body
4. fusion
5 COMPONENTS OF A WORKOUT
1. intro (30-90 sec)
2. movement prep (10-15%)
3. body of the workout
4. transition (10-15%)
5. outro (30-90 sec)
RPE
rating of perceived exertion
BPM for resistance training
125-135
BPM for HIIT
150-160
,BPM for bootcamp
130-140
BPM for step
128-132
BPM for barre/pilates
124-128
BPM for kickboxing
140-150
BPM for aqua/seniors
122-128
foreground music
tempo and lyrics guide movements
background music
sets the mood and atmosphere
instructor oversight
preferences for movement, instructor should maintain a participant-centered focus
branded studios
provide extensive training for their specific format
unbranded studios
, instructors have freedom in format and how they market their classes + are often paid by
participants
personal branding
interpersonal interaction and online presentation that communicate your vision, values,
talents, expertise, and beliefs
periodization
dividing training program into smaller progressive steps with built-in recovery phases (way to
avoid emotional and physical burnout)
overtraining leads to...
a decrease in function and performance
decrease in performance occurs after losing __ % of person's total mass in water
2-3%
drink __ oz of water before/after class
14-20 oz 2 hours before
16oz after class
modality
form or mode of exercise that presents a specific stress to the body
resources instructors use should be...
evidence-based and peer-reviewed
contraindicated exercises
