AFAA Program Design and Exercise Prescription

Question 1

According to AFAA guidelines, what is the recommended frequency of cardiovascular exercise per week for general health and fitness?

Accepted Answer

3–5 days

Answer

1–2 days

Answer

6–7 days

Answer

2–3 days only on alternate days

Question 2

Which principle of exercise prescription states that the body adapts specifically to the type of stress placed upon it?

Accepted Answer

SAID principle

Answer

Overload principle

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Reversibility principle

Answer

Progression principle

Question 3

When designing a group fitness class, which component should typically be included FIRST in the class structure?

Accepted Answer

Warm-up

Answer

Peak aerobic training

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Cool-down and stretching

Answer

Muscular strength segment

Question 4

What does the FITT principle stand for in exercise prescription?

Accepted Answer

Frequency, Intensity, Time, Type

Answer

Force, Interval, Timing, Technique

Answer

Flexibility, Intensity, Training, Technique

Answer

Frequency, Interval, Time, Training

Question 5

A beginner exerciser wants to improve cardiovascular endurance. Which intensity range (% of maximum heart rate) is most appropriate to start?

Accepted Answer

55–65%

Answer

85–90%

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70–85%

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90–100%

Question 6

Which method is used to estimate a participant's maximum heart rate using a simple formula?

Accepted Answer

220 minus age

Answer

220 minus resting heart rate

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200 minus weight in kg

Answer

180 plus age

Question 7

In the context of resistance training program design, what does 'periodization' refer to?

Accepted Answer

Systematically varying training variables over time to optimize performance and recovery

Answer

Exercising at the same intensity every session

Answer

Performing all muscle groups in one session only

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Restricting training to specific periods of the year