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

The 'Type' component of FITT refers to the mode or kind of exercise performed, such as aerobic, resistance, or flexibility training.

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

Muscular endurance training typically involves higher repetitions (12–20+) with lighter loads and 2–3 sets, promoting the muscle's ability to sustain repeated contractions.

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

At least 24–48 hours of rest between sessions targeting the same muscle group allows for adequate muscle repair and reduces the risk of overtraining.

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

A well-structured class follows: warm-up, cardiovascular training, muscular conditioning, then cool-down and stretching to ensure safe transitions between intensity levels.

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

The Karvonen formula uses resting heart rate and maximum heart rate to calculate heart rate reserve, then applies a desired intensity percentage to find the target heart rate.

AFAA - Aerobics and Fitness Association of America Practice Test

AFAA - Aerobics and Fitness Association of America Practice Test

AFAA Program Design and Exercise Prescription 3