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AFAA Primary Group Exercise
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According to AFAA, a group exercise instructor should generally teach
at what class level? - ANS ✔Intermediate with explanation and
demonstration of modifications.
aerobic pathway consists of: - ANS ✔AEROBIC SYSTEM
Fuel source = Carbohydrates, fat, protein.
Intensity = moderate, low.
Duration = medium, very long 3-5 minutes
Activities = sitting, reading, studying, watching TV, internet surfing,
sleeping, walking, biking, rowing, skating, distance running, aerobics.
Aerobic vs. Anaerobic - ANS ✔Aerobic - Complete breakdown of glucose.
Anaerobic - Partial breakdown of glucose.
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Aerobic - Can utilize carbs, fats, or proteins as fuel.
Anaerobic - Can only use carbs as fuel.
Aerobic - Long-duration of activity.
Anaerobic - Short-duration of activity.
Aerobic - Smaller EPOC.
Anaerobic - Greater EPOC.
Aerobic - Sub maximal, work moderate intensity.
Anaerobic - Maximal work,,high intensity.
Aerobic - Carbon dioxide and water are end products.
Anaerobic - Lactic acid is the by-product.
Aerobic - Uses oxygen in chemical breakdown.
Anaerobic - Doesn't need Oxygen in chemical breakdown.
AFAA 5 Questions - What are they? - ANS ✔1. What is the purpose of
this exercise?
2. Are you doing that effectively?
3. Does the exercise create safety concerns?
4. Can you maintain proper alignment and form for the duration of the
exercise?
5. For whom is the exercise appropriate or inappropriate?
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AFAA recommends that every group exercise class include what? -
ANS ✔Pre class announcements
Warm up activity . Preparation period.
Body of workout. Cardiorespiratory. Muscular . Flexibility.
Cool down. Stretching and or Relaxation.
Agonist - ANS ✔Muscle that is a prime mover, directly responsible for a
particular action.
An anaerobic pathway also consist of - ANS ✔LACTIC ACID SYSTEM
Fuel source = GLUCOSE carbohydrate only.
Intensity = high, moderate.
Duration = short, medium 45-90 seconds.
Activities = prolonged sprints, soccer, basketball, hockey, swimming,
cycling.
An anaerobic pathway consists of: - ANS ✔ATP-CP - phosphagen
system.
Fuel source = CHEMICAL creatine phosphate.
Intensity = very high.
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Duration = very short 1 to15 seconds.
Activities = sprinting, jumping, throwing, kicking, lifting heavy weights.
Antagonist - ANS ✔Muscle that acts in opposition to the action.
Assistors - ANS ✔Muscle that help perform the same task.
Define ATP - ANS ✔Adenosine Triphosphate ATP.
Compound that releases energy necessary. for muscular contraction.
1 mole ATP = 1/10 mile energy walk.
Define LIA, MIA, and HIA, and explain how they differ from one
another. - ANS ✔LIA: Low-Impact - Keep one foot on/close to floor
MIA: Moderate Impact . Both feet on floor, feet roll w/toe ball heel action
HIA: High Impact . Both feet leaving the floor at the same time/alternating
Define Par Q. - ANS ✔Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire
Define the following joint actions: - ANS ✔Flexion.
Bending of a joint between two bones.
Extension.
Increasing the angle between two bones - straightening previously in
flexion.
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