AFAA Trivia 3

Question 1

What does the FITT principle stand for in exercise programming?

Accepted Answer

Frequency, Intensity, Time, Type

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

Ensuring participant safety and providing effective exercise leadership

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

Threshold

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

Land heel-to-toe with soft knees

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

Quadriceps

Answer

The quadriceps are the primary movers during the upward (concentric) phase of a squat.

AFAA - Aerobics and Fitness Association of America Practice Test