AFAA Flashcards
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What is the primary goal of the cool-down phase in a group fitness class according to AFAA?
Answer: Gradually return heart rate and body temperature to resting levels
The cool-down phase gradually reduces heart rate and core temperature, preventing blood pooling and dizziness after intense exercise.
In AFAA programming, which term describes returning to a previous exercise intensity or volume level after a period of progression?
Answer: Regression
Regression involves stepping back to a less demanding exercise variation or intensity, used when a participant struggles with the current level.
Which of the following stretch types is most appropriate during the warm-up phase of an aerobics class?
Answer: Dynamic stretching
Dynamic stretching uses controlled movement through the range of motion, increasing tissue temperature and neuromuscular readiness without reducing force production.
The term 'supination' of the forearm refers to:
Answer: Rotating the palm to face upward
Forearm supination rotates the radius so the palm faces upward or anteriorly, as when holding a bowl of soup.
According to AFAA music guidelines, what beats per minute (BPM) range is generally recommended for a low-impact aerobics class?
Answer: 120–135 BPM
Low-impact aerobics is typically performed to music in the 120–135 BPM range, providing sufficient tempo without encouraging unsafe movement speed.
Which of the following describes the overload principle in exercise science?
Answer: Applying a greater stress than the body is accustomed to in order to stimulate adaptation
The overload principle states that the body must be challenged beyond its current capacity to produce fitness gains through physiological adaptation.
An AFAA-certified instructor notices a participant performing squats with significant anterior knee tracking past the toes. The BEST immediate response is to:
Answer: Provide an alignment cue and offer a regression such as a partial squat
Offering an alignment cue paired with a regression respects the participant's dignity while correcting form and reducing injury risk.