AFAA GROUP FITNESS
CERTIFICATION EXAM
Most appropriate music BPM for a boot camp class - Correct Answers -130 to 140 BPM
Maximum amount of time a good intro should take - Correct Answers -60 seconds
AFAA 5 Questions/components - What are they? - Correct Answers -1. What is the
purpose of this exercise?
2. Are you doing that effectively?
3. Does the exercise create safety concerns?
4. Can you maintain proper alignment and form for the duration of the exercise?
5. For whom is the exercise appropriate or inappropriate?
stabilization training - Correct Answers -increasing joint and postural stability
Characteristics of General Movement Prep - Correct Answers -Simple, dynamic
movements that utilize multiple joints and large muscle groups
Zone training - Correct Answers -Involves three levels of intensity (low, moderate, and
high) corresponding to various health and fitness improving mechanisms in the body
Pre-designed class - Correct Answers -teaching method where a class template
provides the overall class direction and standards while allowing instructors to
manipulate other variables within those standards
Appropriate BPM range for a HIIT class - Correct Answers -150-160 BPM
Intensity is best created in a cycle class by manipulating - Correct Answers -Body
position
Music volume should be no higher than what decibel level - Correct Answers -85 dB
Freestyle classes - Correct Answers -GFI choses their own music and
choreography/class plan
pre-choreographed classes - Correct Answers -Group fitness classes offered by
companies that create choreography that is packaged and utilized by instructors who
have completed the training necessary to provide the specialized classes.
CERTIFICATION EXAM
Most appropriate music BPM for a boot camp class - Correct Answers -130 to 140 BPM
Maximum amount of time a good intro should take - Correct Answers -60 seconds
AFAA 5 Questions/components - What are they? - Correct Answers -1. What is the
purpose of this exercise?
2. Are you doing that effectively?
3. Does the exercise create safety concerns?
4. Can you maintain proper alignment and form for the duration of the exercise?
5. For whom is the exercise appropriate or inappropriate?
stabilization training - Correct Answers -increasing joint and postural stability
Characteristics of General Movement Prep - Correct Answers -Simple, dynamic
movements that utilize multiple joints and large muscle groups
Zone training - Correct Answers -Involves three levels of intensity (low, moderate, and
high) corresponding to various health and fitness improving mechanisms in the body
Pre-designed class - Correct Answers -teaching method where a class template
provides the overall class direction and standards while allowing instructors to
manipulate other variables within those standards
Appropriate BPM range for a HIIT class - Correct Answers -150-160 BPM
Intensity is best created in a cycle class by manipulating - Correct Answers -Body
position
Music volume should be no higher than what decibel level - Correct Answers -85 dB
Freestyle classes - Correct Answers -GFI choses their own music and
choreography/class plan
pre-choreographed classes - Correct Answers -Group fitness classes offered by
companies that create choreography that is packaged and utilized by instructors who
have completed the training necessary to provide the specialized classes.
