AFAA PRIMARY GROUP EXERCISE CERTIFICATION
EXAM 2024 ACTUAL EXAM COMPLETE 250
QUESTIONS WITH DETAILED VERIFIED ANSWERS
(100% CORRECT ANSWERS) /ALREADY GRADED A+
A training variable that should be considered when designing an exercise program is: -
(answers)frequency
Which activity utilizes the aerobic energy system? - (answers)Indoor cycling
The Karvonen formula increases the __________ in determining the training heart range
(THRR). - (answers)resting heart rate
A warm-up is the __________ period for a specific workout. - (answers)preparation
To promote and maintain health, an individual should perform _____ minutes of moderate-
intensity physical activity _____ days per week. - (answers)30 minutes, 5 days per week
One way to determine an individual's estimated maximual heart rate is by _________________.
- (answers)subtracting his/her age from 220
Two atherosclerotic cardiovasular disease risk factors improved by regular participation in
physical activity are __________ and __________. - (answers)blood pressure and total serum
cholesterol
The system that allows the blood to flow through the heart, lungs, and body is called the
__________ system. - (answers)circulatory
A basic function of the bone that makes up the skeletal system is to ______________________. -
(answers)provide a site for the production of red blood cells
,The __________ method is known as variable intensity or spontaneous training. -
(answers)intermittent
The primary muscles performing work are called __________, and may be identified by specific
__________. - (answers)agonists
joint action
Movements of the hip include __________ and __________ joint actions. - (answers)abduction
adduction
The definition of __________ is when oxygen uptake has reached an adequate level to meet the
oxygen demand of the body. - (answers)steady state
A skill-related component of physical fitness is __________. - (answers)coordination
In order to safely perform full range of motion during a cardio hi/low-impact class, the beats per
minute (bpm) should range between _____ and _____. - (answers)130 and 155
In a push-up, the __________ muscles extend the elbow and the __________ adducts the
humerus to lift the body up against gravity. - (answers)triceps and pectoralis major
Which type of muscle contraction (also referred to as muscle action) does not require the muscle
to change length when exerted against a fixed resistance? - (answers)Isometric
A multi-joint exercise that utilizes the gluteus maximus and hamstring is a _________. -
(answers)lunge
, Which type of connective tissue connects bone to bone? - (answers)Ligament
The function of __________ is to sense the degree of tension and the length of the muscle. -
(answers)proprioceptors
To enhance flexibility during the end-of-class cool-down segment, AFAA recommends
performing __________ stretches for __________ seconds. - (answers)static
15-60
Besides heart rate monitoring, another methods of measuring exercise intensity is __________. -
(answers)perceived exertion
In order to teach a quality group exercise class, an instructor should be able to _____________. -
(answers)apply the AFAA 5 Questions
A variable that acts as a determinant of exercise behavior is __________. - (answers)cultural
values
To maintain proper body alignment, particular attention should be givine to __________ in the
standing position. - (answers)holding a neutral pelvic alignment
Lordosis is associated with an anterior tilt of the pelvis, and may be a result of __________. -
(answers)weak abdominals
Kyphosis, or excessive curvature of the thoracic spine, may be the result of __________. -
(answers)osteoporosis
A movement that performs should horizontal abduction is a _________. - (answers)high row
EXAM 2024 ACTUAL EXAM COMPLETE 250
QUESTIONS WITH DETAILED VERIFIED ANSWERS
(100% CORRECT ANSWERS) /ALREADY GRADED A+
A training variable that should be considered when designing an exercise program is: -
(answers)frequency
Which activity utilizes the aerobic energy system? - (answers)Indoor cycling
The Karvonen formula increases the __________ in determining the training heart range
(THRR). - (answers)resting heart rate
A warm-up is the __________ period for a specific workout. - (answers)preparation
To promote and maintain health, an individual should perform _____ minutes of moderate-
intensity physical activity _____ days per week. - (answers)30 minutes, 5 days per week
One way to determine an individual's estimated maximual heart rate is by _________________.
- (answers)subtracting his/her age from 220
Two atherosclerotic cardiovasular disease risk factors improved by regular participation in
physical activity are __________ and __________. - (answers)blood pressure and total serum
cholesterol
The system that allows the blood to flow through the heart, lungs, and body is called the
__________ system. - (answers)circulatory
A basic function of the bone that makes up the skeletal system is to ______________________. -
(answers)provide a site for the production of red blood cells
,The __________ method is known as variable intensity or spontaneous training. -
(answers)intermittent
The primary muscles performing work are called __________, and may be identified by specific
__________. - (answers)agonists
joint action
Movements of the hip include __________ and __________ joint actions. - (answers)abduction
adduction
The definition of __________ is when oxygen uptake has reached an adequate level to meet the
oxygen demand of the body. - (answers)steady state
A skill-related component of physical fitness is __________. - (answers)coordination
In order to safely perform full range of motion during a cardio hi/low-impact class, the beats per
minute (bpm) should range between _____ and _____. - (answers)130 and 155
In a push-up, the __________ muscles extend the elbow and the __________ adducts the
humerus to lift the body up against gravity. - (answers)triceps and pectoralis major
Which type of muscle contraction (also referred to as muscle action) does not require the muscle
to change length when exerted against a fixed resistance? - (answers)Isometric
A multi-joint exercise that utilizes the gluteus maximus and hamstring is a _________. -
(answers)lunge
, Which type of connective tissue connects bone to bone? - (answers)Ligament
The function of __________ is to sense the degree of tension and the length of the muscle. -
(answers)proprioceptors
To enhance flexibility during the end-of-class cool-down segment, AFAA recommends
performing __________ stretches for __________ seconds. - (answers)static
15-60
Besides heart rate monitoring, another methods of measuring exercise intensity is __________. -
(answers)perceived exertion
In order to teach a quality group exercise class, an instructor should be able to _____________. -
(answers)apply the AFAA 5 Questions
A variable that acts as a determinant of exercise behavior is __________. - (answers)cultural
values
To maintain proper body alignment, particular attention should be givine to __________ in the
standing position. - (answers)holding a neutral pelvic alignment
Lordosis is associated with an anterior tilt of the pelvis, and may be a result of __________. -
(answers)weak abdominals
Kyphosis, or excessive curvature of the thoracic spine, may be the result of __________. -
(answers)osteoporosis
A movement that performs should horizontal abduction is a _________. - (answers)high row
