AFAA Practice Exam - Multiple Choice

A training variable that should be considered when designing an exercise program is: - Answer- a. technique b. choreography c. alignment d. frequency Which activity utilizes the aerobic energy system? - Answer- a. Plyometric jump b. Indoor cycling c. Golf swing d. Volleyball The Karvonen formula incorporates the ______ in determining the training heart rate range (THRR). - Answer- a. Pulse b. Resting heart rate c. Stroke volume d. Participant's activity A warm-up is the ______ period for a specific workout. - Answer- a. Relaxation b. Strengthening c. Flexibility d. Preparation To promote and maintain health, an individual should perform ____ minutes of moderate-intensity physical activity ___ days per week. - Answer- 1. 10; 7 2. 15; 2 3. 30; 5 4. 40; 1 One way to determine an individual's estimated maximal heart rate is by: - Answer- a. subtracting his/her age from 220 b. Taking the talk test c. measuring recovery heart rate d. Using the perceived exertion scale Two atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease risk factors improved by regular participation in physical activity are _____ and _______: - Answer- a. ankle swelling; oeteoporotic bone density b. cigarette smoking; esophageal cancer c. diabetes; rheumatoid arthritis d. blood pressure; total serum cholesterol The system that allows the blood to flow through the heart, lungs and body is called the ______ sys