MCQ Flashcards
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What is the safest cue an instructor should give when a participant reports dizziness during class?
Answer: Tell the participant to sit or lie down and stop exercising
Dizziness is a warning sign; the participant should stop exercising, sit or lie down, and be monitored.
According to AFAA guidelines, which of the following is a contraindication for participation in a group exercise class?
Answer: Uncontrolled hypertension
Uncontrolled hypertension is a contraindication because vigorous exercise can dangerously elevate already-high blood pressure.
What does the FITT principle stand for?
Answer: Frequency, Intensity, Time, Type
FITT stands for Frequency, Intensity, Time, and Type — the four variables used to design exercise programs.
What is the term for the number of times an exercise session occurs per week?
Answer: Frequency
Frequency refers to how many times per week an individual engages in exercise sessions.
Which energy system is primarily used during a 45-minute low-impact aerobics class?
Answer: Oxidative (aerobic) system
Sustained aerobic activities lasting more than a few minutes rely primarily on the oxidative energy system.
What muscle action occurs when the biceps brachii shortens as the elbow flexes?
Answer: Concentric contraction
A concentric contraction occurs when a muscle shortens while producing force, as in elbow flexion.
Which vertebral region is most commonly stressed by improper forward flexion during group exercise?
Answer: Lumbar spine
The lumbar spine is most vulnerable to stress from improper forward flexion due to its load-bearing role.