AFAA Trivia 3 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: What does the FITT principle stand for in exercise programming?
- Frequency, Intensity, Time, Type (Correct answer)
- Force, Interval, Tension, Tempo
- Flexibility, Intensity, Training, Tolerance
- Frequency, Interval, Threshold, Technique
Correct answer: Frequency, Intensity, Time, Type
FITT stands for Frequency, Intensity, Time, and Type — the four key variables used to design and adjust exercise programs.
Question 2: Which of the following best describes a Group Fitness Instructor's primary responsibility during class?
- Ensuring participant safety and providing effective exercise leadership (Correct answer)
- Maximizing the number of calories burned per session
- Demonstrating personal fitness achievements
- Competing with participants for highest performance
Correct answer: Ensuring participant safety and providing effective exercise leadership
An AFAA Group Fitness Instructor's primary responsibility is ensuring participant safety while providing effective, motivating exercise leadership.
Question 3: What is the term for the minimum level of exercise needed to produce a training effect?
- Threshold (Correct answer)
- Plateau
- Baseline
- Overreach
Correct answer: Threshold
The training threshold is the minimum intensity or volume of exercise required to elicit a physiological training adaptation.
Question 4: How does AFAA recommend instructors cue participants during high-impact aerobics to reduce joint stress?
- Land heel-to-toe with soft knees (Correct answer)
- Land on toes with locked knees
- Jump as high as possible each rep
- Keep feet off the ground as long as possible
Correct answer: Land heel-to-toe with soft knees
AFAA recommends heel-to-toe landings with slightly bent (soft) knees to absorb impact and reduce stress on joints.
Question 5: Which muscle group is the primary mover during a squat exercise?
- Quadriceps (Correct answer)
- Hamstrings
- Gastrocnemius
- Tibialis anterior
Correct answer: Quadriceps
The quadriceps are the primary movers during the upward (concentric) phase of a squat.
Question 6: According to AFAA, what is the recommended cool-down activity immediately following intense aerobic exercise?
- Low-intensity rhythmic movement followed by stretching (Correct answer)
- Immediate static stretching of all major muscle groups
- Complete rest and hydration only
- Light resistance training to flush lactic acid
Correct answer: Low-intensity rhythmic movement followed by stretching
AFAA recommends gradually reducing exercise intensity with low-intensity rhythmic movement before transitioning to static stretching.
Question 7: What is the term for the body's ability to use oxygen efficiently during prolonged exercise?
- Aerobic capacity (Correct answer)
- Anaerobic threshold
- Muscular endurance
- Metabolic flexibility
Correct answer: Aerobic capacity
Aerobic capacity (VO2 max) refers to the maximum rate at which the body can consume and utilize oxygen during sustained exercise.
AFAA Trivia 3
What does the FITT principle stand for in exercise programming?