MCQ Flashcards

What is the purpose of a PAR-Q (Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire)?

Answer: To screen participants for potential health risks before exercise

The PAR-Q screens participants for health conditions that may require medical clearance before beginning an exercise program.

Which of the following describes the principle of specificity in exercise training?

Answer: Training adaptations are specific to the type and mode of exercise performed

Specificity means the body adapts specifically to the type of stress applied — running training improves running fitness, not swimming.

What cue helps participants avoid hyperextension of the knee during a standing exercise?

Answer: Keep a soft or micro-bend in the knees

Cueing a soft bend in the knee prevents hyperextension, protecting the joint ligaments during standing exercises.

Which AFAA standard requires instructors to demonstrate modifications for participants with varying fitness levels?

Answer: Safety Standard

AFAA's Safety Standard requires instructors to offer exercise modifications to accommodate participants of all fitness levels safely.

What is the correct breathing pattern during resistance training exercises?

Answer: Exhale on the exertion phase, inhale on the return phase

Exhaling during exertion (concentric phase) and inhaling during the return (eccentric phase) maintains intra-abdominal pressure safely.

How should an AFAA-certified instructor respond if a participant experiences chest pain during class?

Answer: Stop the class, have the participant rest, and call emergency services if needed

Chest pain is a cardiac emergency warning sign; exercise must stop immediately and EMS contacted if the symptom persists.

What is the primary role of the gluteus maximus during an aerobics class?

Answer: Hip extension and external rotation

The gluteus maximus is the primary hip extensor and also assists in external rotation of the femur.