AFAA Study Guide 2026
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📋 AFAA Exam Format at a Glance
📚 AFAA Topics to Study (21)
✍️ Sample AFAA Questions & Answers
1. Which of the following is a common overuse injury associated with high-impact aerobics?
Shin splints are a common overuse injury in high-impact aerobics caused by repetitive stress on the tibia and surrounding musculature.
2. For a participant who is 8 months pregnant and wishes to continue exercising, which activity is generally considered safest?
Low-impact aerobics and water exercise are safe for most healthy pregnant women, providing cardiovascular benefits with minimal injury risk.
3. When working with older adult participants (65+), AFAA recommends prioritizing which fitness components?
Older adults benefit most from exercise targeting balance, flexibility, functional strength, and cardiorespiratory health to maintain independence and prevent falls.
4. Which principle states that the body must be challenged beyond its current capacity to produce a training adaptation?
The principle of overload requires placing greater-than-normal demands on the body to stimulate physiological adaptations.
5. Two risk factors for artherosclerotic cardiovascular disease that are reduced by regular physical activity are __ and :
Regular participation in physical activity can have positive effects on two important risk factors for atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD): blood pressure and total serum cholesterol.
6. How many calories are provided per gram of carbohydrate?
Carbohydrates and proteins both provide 4 calories per gram, while fat provides 9 calories per gram.