AFAA Exercise Science and Kinesiology 2

Question 1

What does RPE stand for in fitness assessment?

Accepted Answer

Rate of Perceived Exertion

Answer

RPE (Rate of Perceived Exertion) is a subjective scale used to quantify exercise intensity based on personal effort.

Question 2

Which training method alternates between high-intensity effort and active recovery periods?

Accepted Answer

Interval training

Answer

Interval training involves repeated bouts of high-intensity work followed by lower-intensity recovery periods.

Question 3

The principle of specificity states that training adaptations are:

Accepted Answer

Specific to the muscles and energy systems trained

Answer

Specificity means adaptations occur in the exact muscles, movements, and metabolic pathways stressed during training.

Question 4

What is the primary purpose of a warm-up before aerobic exercise?

Accepted Answer

Gradually increase body temperature and prepare the musculoskeletal system

Answer

A warm-up gradually raises core temperature, increases blood flow to muscles, and enhances joint lubrication to reduce injury risk.

Question 5

Which assessment measures cardiorespiratory endurance by having participants walk or run a set distance?

Accepted Answer

1.5-mile run test

Answer

The 1.5-mile run test estimates VO2 max by measuring the time taken to cover the distance at maximum effort.

AFAA - Aerobics and Fitness Association of America Practice Test