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AFAA GX Certification
Group Exercise
75
Fitness
Not Applicable
09/29/2011

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Term
A training variable that should be considered when designing an exercise program is:
Definition
Frequency
Term
Which activity utilizes the aerobic energy system?:
Definition
Indoor Cycling
Term
The Karvonen formula incorporates the ______________ in determining the training heart rate range (THRR).
Definition
Resting Heart Rate
Term
A warm-up is the _________ period for a specific workout
Definition
Preparation
Term
To promote and maintain health, an individual should perform __________ minutes of moderate-intensity physical activity _______ days per week
Definition
30; 5
Term
One way to determine an individual's estimated maximal heart rate is by:
Definition
Subtracting his/her age from 220
Term
Two atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease rick factors improved by regular participation in physical activity are ______ and:
Definition
Blood Pressure and Serum Cholesterol
Term
The system that allows the blood to flow through the heart, lungs, and body is called the ______ system
Definition

 

Circulatory

Term
A basic function of the bone that makes up the skeletal system is to:
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Provide a site for the production of red blood cells

Term
The _________ method is known as variable intensity or spontaneous training
Definition

 

Intermittent

Term
The primary muscles performing work are called ________, and may be identified by a specific:
Definition

 

Agonists; Joint Action

Term
Movements of the hip include _______ and ________ joint actions
Definition
Abduction; Adduction
Term
The definition of __________ is when oxygen uptake has reached an adequate level to meet the oxygen demand of the body
Definition
Steady State
Term
A skill-related component of physical fitness is:
Definition

 

Coordination

Term
In order to safely perform full range motion during a cardio hi/low-impact class, the beats per minute (bpm) should range between _____ and;
Definition

 

130; 155

Term
In a push-up, the _____ muscle extend the elbow and the _____ adducts the humerus to lift the body up against gravity
Definition

 

Triceps; Pectoralis Major

Term
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?
Definition

 

Isometric

Term
A multi-joint exercise that utilizes the gluteus maximus and hamstrings is a:
Definition

 

Lunge

Term
Which type of connective tissue connects bone to bone?
Definition
Ligament
Term
The function of _____ is to sense the degree of tension and length of the muscle
Definition
Proprioceptors
Term
To enhance flexibility during the end-of-class cool-down segment, the Aerobics and Fitness Association of America (AFAA) recommends performing _________ stretches for _________ seconds
Definition
Static; 15-60
Term
Besides heart rate monitoring, another method of measuring exercise intensity is:
Definition
Perceived Exertion
Term
In order to teach a quality group exercise class, an instructor should be able to:
Definition
Apply the AFAA 5 Questions
Term
A variable that acts as a determinant of exercise behavior is:
Definition
Cultural Values
Term
To maintain proper body alignment, particular attention should be given to ________ in the standing position
Definition
Holding a Neutral Pelvic Alignment
Term
Lordosis is associated with an anterior tilt of the pelvis, and may be a result of:
Definition
Week Abdominal
Term
Kyphosis, or excessive curvature of the thoracic spine, may be the result of:
Definition
Osteoporosis
Term
A movement that performs shoulder horizontal abduction is a:
Definition
High Row
Term
Advanced stages of heat exhaustion may lead to a:
Definition
Coma
Term
In order to avoid dehydration during exercise and prevent heat exhaustion, an individual should:
Definition
Monitor Hydration Levels
Term
A motivational technique called ______ is used to sustain a Type B participant for lifelong exercise adherence
Definition
Acknowledgment
Term
One purpose of the final cool-down phase of an aerobic exercise session is to:
Definition
Prevent Blood Pooling
Term
Which condition is referred to as an overuse injury?
Definition
Tendinitis
Term
The 1996 U.S. Surgeon general's Report on Physical Activity and Health was a call to:
Definition
Encourage More Americans to Become Active
Term
The Aerobics and Fitness Association of America (AFAA) recommends checking the pulse at the ______ artery
Definition
Radial
Term
One way to increase exercise intensity is to:
Definition
Add Traveling
Term
The Aerobics and Fitness Association of America (AFAA) recommends that a recovery heart rate be taken __________ of aerobic work
Definition
3-5 Minutes Upon Conclusion
Term
A food, such as __________, represent(s) a complete source of protein
Definition
Poultry
Term
If an individual's training workload for muscular strength and/or endurance is discontinued, a reduction in muscle fitness may occur after _________ month(s)
Definition
3 Three
Term
According to the Aerobics and Fitness Association of America's (AFAA) FITT-at-a-Glance, participants should aim for a cardiorespiratory exercise intensity that burns a minimum of _______ kilo calories per week
Definition
1000
Term
Improvement in cardiorespiratory fitness can be attained with a minimum intensity of _______% of heart rate reserve (HRR).
Definition
40
Term
Flexibility can be achieved by stretching to the end range of motion or:
Definition
Point of Tightness
Term
When performing a squat, during the concentric contraction, ___________ occurs.
Definition
Hip Extension
Term
Training in water encourages freedom of movement without the fear of falling due to:
Definition
Buoyancy
Term
Because speed is used to increase resistance, water is also an effective modality for ________ training.
Definition
Power
Term
In Mat Science, the principle of __________ refers to exercise selection.
Definition
Progression
Term
When introducing varying road situations in an indoor cycling class, be sure that there are ____________ transitions between movements and changing terrain.
Definition
Smooth
Term
For individuals to receive an efficient and challenging form of conditioning that works well for developing muscular strength and endurance, cardiovascular endurance, stability, balance, and coordination they should participate in ___________ training.
Definition
Circuit
Term
"The explosive aspect  of strength" defines muscle:
Definition
Power
Term
What form of exercise is designed to achieve maximum muscular involvement?
Definition
Variable Resistance
Term
A push-up works the pectoral muscles, anterior deltoids, and the:
Definition
Triceps
Term
Early recognition of a medical emergency can be summarized into the "SAPI" approach. The "S" stands for:
Definition
Survey
Term
Response to an acute injury includes:
Definition
Elevation
Term
The AFAA 5 Questions help instructors:
Definition
Evaluate the Risk of Exercise
Term
The purpose of torso stabilization training is to:
Definition
Enhance Ability to Maintain Proper Spinal Alignment
Term
An example of a basic exercise position is:
Definition
Prone
Term
Wen considering correct alignment while moving, instructors should make sure participants:
Definition
Control the Range of Motion with Movements
Term
An appropriate alignment cue for hands and knees position is:
Definition
"Hands Directly Under the Shoulders"
Term
The Aerobics and Fitness Association of America (AFAA) recommends that _____________ be incorporated within the warm-up portion of the class
Definition
Movement Rehearsal
Term
A danger sign of exercise is:
Definition
Breathlessness
Term
Correct standing alignment includes the pelvis in a/an:
Definition
Neutral Position
Term
Timed bouts of increased intensity work followed by lower intensity recovery is known as ____________ training.
Definition
Interval
Term
A method for improving muscular strength and endurance would be _______________ training.
Definition
Multi-Joint
Term
Instructors should make sure that participants keep hands relaxed when gripping weights in order to:
Definition
Avoid Performing the Valsalva Maneuver
Term
When working with participants diagnosed with asthma, instructors should allow for ____________ and:
Definition
An Extended Warm-Up; Cool Down
Term
To assist in the management of arthritis, participants should be encouraged to _______________ daily.
Definition
Stretch
Term
Which statement represents on of the AFAA 5 Questions?
Definition
Does the Exercise Create Any Safety Concerns?
Term
A probable cause of common injuries associated with group exercise classes may be:
Definition
Body Mechanics
Term
Music is commonly written in a standard _______ beat.
Definition
4/4
Term
If a participant complains about pain that has been persistent over the past few weeks, an instructor should:
Definition
Recommend a Physician's Evaluation
Term
In traditional dance choreography, movements should include ____________ as one of its basic elements
Definition
Motivation
Term
Based on research, ___________ components have resulted in improved performance in daily activities for older adults
Definition
Skill-Related
Term
To ensure proper hydration during an exercise session, participants should monitor hydration levels and consume ____________ ounces of fluid shortly before exercise
Definition
8-12
Term
When working the deltoids, which joint action is performed at the shoulder?
Definition
Flexion
Term
When Flexing from the hips in a standing position, the back should:
Definition
Maintain Neutral Alignment
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