AFAA Program Design and Exercise Prescription 3

Question 1

Which component of the FITT principle refers to whether an exercise is aerobic, anaerobic, or resistance-based?

Accepted Answer

Type

Answer

Frequency

Answer

Intensity

Answer

Time

Question 2

For muscular endurance goals, which repetition and set range is most commonly recommended?

Accepted Answer

12–20+ reps, 2–3 sets at lower loads

Answer

1–5 reps, 3–5 sets at high load

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6–8 reps, 4–6 sets at moderate loads

Answer

8–12 reps, 1 set at maximum load

Question 3

What is the recommended minimum rest interval between training the same muscle group on consecutive days for untrained individuals?

Accepted Answer

24–48 hours

Answer

6 hours

Answer

12 hours

Answer

72 hours

Question 4

Which of the following best describes a well-structured group fitness class sequence?

Accepted Answer

Warm-up → cardiovascular training → muscular conditioning → cool-down and stretch

Answer

Peak aerobic → warm-up → cool-down → strength

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Strength → warm-up → aerobic → flexibility

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Cool-down → strength → cardiovascular → warm-up

Question 5

When using the Karvonen (Heart Rate Reserve) method to calculate a target heart rate, which two values are required?

Accepted Answer

Resting heart rate and maximum heart rate

Answer

Age and weight

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VO2 max and body fat percentage

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Blood pressure and respiratory rate

Question 6

Which phase of a periodized training program is typically characterized by high volume and low intensity?

Accepted Answer

Hypertrophy/base-building phase

Answer

Peaking phase

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Maintenance phase

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Tapering phase

Question 7

According to AFAA program design principles, which of the following is considered the MOST important factor when selecting exercises for a beginner client?

Accepted Answer

Safety and proper movement mechanics

Answer

Maximizing caloric expenditure in the shortest time

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Using the most advanced equipment available

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Matching the exercise routines of elite athletes