AFAA MCQ 3 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: What is the safest cue an instructor should give when a participant reports dizziness during class?
- Increase exercise intensity to push through it
- Tell the participant to sit or lie down and stop exercising (Correct answer)
- Have the participant do jumping jacks to restore circulation
- Instruct the participant to drink cold water and continue
Correct 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.
Question 2: According to AFAA guidelines, which of the following is a contraindication for participation in a group exercise class?
- Mild obesity
- Uncontrolled hypertension (Correct answer)
- Previous sports injury fully healed
- Sedentary lifestyle
Correct answer: Uncontrolled hypertension
Uncontrolled hypertension is a contraindication because vigorous exercise can dangerously elevate already-high blood pressure.
Question 3: What does the FITT principle stand for?
- Frequency, Intensity, Time, Type (Correct answer)
- Flexibility, Interval, Timing, Technique
- Force, Impact, Training, Tempo
- Frequency, Interval, Tempo, Type
Correct answer: Frequency, Intensity, Time, Type
FITT stands for Frequency, Intensity, Time, and Type — the four variables used to design exercise programs.
Question 4: What is the term for the number of times an exercise session occurs per week?
- Intensity
- Volume
- Frequency (Correct answer)
- Duration
Correct answer: Frequency
Frequency refers to how many times per week an individual engages in exercise sessions.
Question 5: Which energy system is primarily used during a 45-minute low-impact aerobics class?
- ATP-PCr system
- Glycolytic system
- Oxidative (aerobic) system (Correct answer)
- Lactic acid system
Correct answer: Oxidative (aerobic) system
Sustained aerobic activities lasting more than a few minutes rely primarily on the oxidative energy system.
Question 6: What muscle action occurs when the biceps brachii shortens as the elbow flexes?
- Eccentric contraction
- Isometric contraction
- Concentric contraction (Correct answer)
- Plyometric contraction
Correct answer: Concentric contraction
A concentric contraction occurs when a muscle shortens while producing force, as in elbow flexion.
Question 7: Which vertebral region is most commonly stressed by improper forward flexion during group exercise?
- Cervical spine
- Thoracic spine
- Lumbar spine (Correct answer)
- Sacral spine
Correct answer: Lumbar spine
The lumbar spine is most vulnerable to stress from improper forward flexion due to its load-bearing role.
AFAA MCQ 3
What is the safest cue an instructor should give when a participant reports dizziness during class?