AFAA Practice Test and correct
solutions
A training variable that should be considered when designing an exercise program is - answer-
Frequency
Which activity utilizes the aerobic energy system? - answer-Indoor cycling
The Karvonen formula incorporates the __________ in determining the training heart rate range
(THRR). - answer-Resting heart rate
A warm-up is the __________ period for a specific workout. - answer-Preparation
To promote and maintain health, an individual should perform _______ minutes of moderate
intensity physical activity ____ days per week. - answer-30; 5
One way to determine an individual's estimated maximal heart rate is by: - answer-substracting
his/her age from 220
Two atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease risk factors improved by regular participation in
physical activity are _______ and: - answer-blood pressure: total serum cholesterol
The system that allows the blood to flow through the heart, lungs, and body is called the
_________ system. - answer-circulatory
A basic function of the bone that makes up the skeletal system is to: - answer-provide a site for
the production of red blood cells.
The ____________ method is known as variable intensity or spontaneous training. - answer-
intermittent
The primary muscles performing work are called ____________, and may be identified by a
specific; - answer-agonists; joint action
Movements of the hip include _________ and _______ joint actions. - answer-abduction;
adduction
