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AFAA PRIMARY GROUP EXERCISE CERTIFICATION STUDY GUIDE EXAM NEWEST ACTUAL EXAM WITH COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND DETAILED ANSWERS GRADED A +
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List several special considerations for cardiorespiratory training.
- ✔✔✔ Correct Answer > Monitoring intensity. Cross training. Intensity issues. Music speed. Range of Motion.
Repetitive Stress Issues. Cardio cool down. List the definition, purpose, and duration of proper muscular
Definition = Involves working individual or groups of muscles against resistance to fatigue. Purpose = Ability to perform everyday activities, increased muscle mass, increase metabolism, stronger bones, decrease risk of injury, improved posture and symmetry, and improved athletic performance. Duration = Typically 45 to 60 minutes. muscular strength and endurance training methods. 4 common
- ✔✔✔ Correct Answer > 1. Muscle Isolation. Prime Movement . Used to a target specific muscle group by utilizing the primary movement. joint action. of that particular muscle. Biceps curls, calf raises, deltoid raises.
Purpose = Improves joint mobility, decreases risk of injury, and enhances physical performance. Duration = Varies 5 to 10 minutes to full 60 minutes stretch class.
> 1. Static Stretches. Placing target muscles in elongated position and holding.
Speed and control. Range of motion. Body temperature. final class segment
Definition = Closure of a workout including stretching, relaxation, and stress reducing techniques. Purpose = Promote mind-body awareness, facilitate relaxation where heart rate and blood pressure are decreased, muscles relax, and stress is reduced. Duration = Typically 5 - 10 minutes.
Physical Focus: Uses on bodily systems and sensations as an effort to relax.
monitoring. Saunas and hot tubs.
What are the medical clearance recommendations for Low-Risk
require clearance. Men and women without symptoms and have less than 1 CVD risk factor. Exercise danger signs participants should STOP exercise and instructor should assess the need for emergency response
Dizziness unusual fatigue. Tightness or pain in chest. Loss of muscle control. Severe breathlessness. Allergic reaction. Blurred vision. Acute Illness. Metal Confusion. Cyanosis blush coloring of skin. Acute musculoskeletal injury.
Signs or participant complaints that would require exercise modification or cessation of exercise until signs disappear -
Excessive heart rate elevation. Evidence of strain/holding breath or unusual redness. Musculoskeletal pain. Lack of proper control. What should an instructor know about the effects of drugs and
Certain prescriptions non-prescribed medications may elicit side effects during exercise.
Anemia. Amenorrhea. Overuse or stress-related injuries. Increased resting heart rate. Slower recovery of heart rate. Constant muscle or joint soreness, leaning toward pain. Decrease in strength performance.
According to AFAA, a group exercise instructor should generally
Intermediate with explanation and demonstration of modifications. Instructors should evaluate an exercise from which two
and Potential Risk injury quotient.
What is the purpose of this exercise? Consider Muscular strength or endurance, cardiorespiratory ect.
Exercises that AFAA does not recommend for a group exercise
Sustained unsupported forward spinal flexion.
Standing. Feet shoulder width apart.
Purpose = Increase core temperature and prepare muscles and joints for movement that follows. Duration = Dependent on class, typically 8 - 12 mins. 2 common warm-up methods discuss when the addition of preparatory stretches may be
Performing lighter or less intense versions of movements that will be used in the workout to follow
Answer > Definition = Continuous and rhythmic aerobic activities that target large muscles of the body to create an increased demand for oxygen. Purpose = Improve heart, circulatory, and pulmonary systems.
Duration = Depending on class format, typically 20 to 45 minutes.
Answer > 1. Continuous or Steady State. Intensity gradually increases, held at a steady state for majority of workout, then gradually decreases.
minus age = bpm
Maximum heart rate HRR - Factors in resting heart rate from rest to maximum
Secondary pulse checking is Carotid The AFAA-recommended counting time for heart rate is: -
Once cued to begin, start counting beats with the number: -
Note: Multiply by 6 to determine exercise working heart rate. Describe the additional methods for monitoring intensity during
exertion RPE hard an individual is working on a scale of 1 to 10 respective values 4 to 6 and 7 to 8 b. Talk test: Engaging in a conversation during exercise represents working at or near a steady state. choreography can increase the intensity of a cardio aerobic
intensity options so participants can choose which level is best for them.
Answer > The beat and feel of the music.
Answer > Music phrases are linked together to create musical sections. Musical phrase consists of 32 beats and keeps movements corresponding. What are the legal considerations when purchasing or creating
by performing rights and music companies. List aerobic choreography examples for the following:
March, Step Touch, Squat. Plie, Grapevine
List 4 motivational techniques to sustain a Type B participant
Feedback Support Recognition Encouragement Action steps an instructor should take to enhance exercise
Footwork Directional Rhythmic Numerical Functionality Step Alignment Verbal/Non-Verbal Visual Conspicuous
Discuss how exercises performed in water can help improve body weight, enhance the cardiovascular system, and prevent
causing positive training results for cardio and weight management without fear or rough impact. What is the difference between land and water when it comes
understand objective and allow progression. State the difference between circuit and interval training
strengthening in short timeframe. quick. Interval. Strengthening and endurance, 3 energy systems.
Answer > Super Circuit. Quick, intense cardio weight setup for flow. Peripheral Heart Action - Divided into several sequences, each targeting different muscle groups.
