Trivia Flashcards
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What does the FITT principle stand for in exercise programming?
Answer: Frequency, Intensity, Time, Type
FITT stands for Frequency, Intensity, Time, and Type — the four key variables used to design and adjust exercise programs.
Which of the following best describes a Group Fitness Instructor's primary responsibility during class?
Answer: Ensuring participant safety and providing effective exercise leadership
An AFAA Group Fitness Instructor's primary responsibility is ensuring participant safety while providing effective, motivating exercise leadership.
What is the term for the minimum level of exercise needed to produce a training effect?
Answer: Threshold
The training threshold is the minimum intensity or volume of exercise required to elicit a physiological training adaptation.
How does AFAA recommend instructors cue participants during high-impact aerobics to reduce joint stress?
Answer: Land heel-to-toe with soft knees
AFAA recommends heel-to-toe landings with slightly bent (soft) knees to absorb impact and reduce stress on joints.
Which muscle group is the primary mover during a squat exercise?
Answer: Quadriceps
The quadriceps are the primary movers during the upward (concentric) phase of a squat.
According to AFAA, what is the recommended cool-down activity immediately following intense aerobic exercise?
Answer: Low-intensity rhythmic movement followed by stretching
AFAA recommends gradually reducing exercise intensity with low-intensity rhythmic movement before transitioning to static stretching.
What is the term for the body's ability to use oxygen efficiently during prolonged exercise?
Answer: Aerobic capacity
Aerobic capacity (VO2 max) refers to the maximum rate at which the body can consume and utilize oxygen during sustained exercise.