AFAA PRIMARY GROUP EXERCISE
CERTIFICATION EXAM 2024 ACTUAL
EXAM COMPLETE 250 QUESTIONS
WITH DETAILED VERIFIED ANSWERS
(100% CORRECT ANSWERS)
/ALREADY GRADED A+
Explain resting heart rate (RHR). - ....ANSWER...The
number of heart beats per minute while in resting
state.
How does increased cardiorespiratory fitness affect
resting heart rate? - ....ANSWER...Decreases RHR.
What is the calculation for determining age-
predicted maximal heart rate (MHR or HRmax)? -
....ANSWER...220 minus age = bpm
How do THRR and HRR differ? - ....ANSWER...THRR =
target heart rate range
,HRR - Factors in resting heart rate from rest to
maximum (max HR-RHR)
simple formula for THRR - ....ANSWER...desired
intensity % * MHR
karvonen formula for THRR - ....ANSWER...%desired
intensity * HRR + RHR
Explain recovery heart rate. - ....ANSWER...Reflects
the speed at which heart rate returns to pre-
exercise level and is an indicator of sufficient cool
down period.
The preferred anatomical site for pulse checking is
_________ while the secondary site is __________. -
....ANSWER...Primary - Radial
Secondary - Carotid
The AFAA-recommended counting time for heart
rate is _____ seconds. - ....ANSWER...10
,Once cued to begin, start counting beats with the
number _____. - ....ANSWER...1
(Note: Multiply by 6 to determine exercise working
heart rate.)
Describe the additional methods for monitoring
intensity during exercise.
a. Rating of perceived exertion (RPE)
b. Talk test - ....ANSWER...a. How hard an individual
is working on a scale of 1-10 (respective values 4-6
and 7-8)
b. Engaging in a conversation during exercise
represents working at or near a steady state.
List 4 ways choreography can increase the intensity
of a cardio (aerobic) workout. - ....ANSWER...1.
further hands and feet are to the ground, higher the
intensity
2. long lever movement executed from the trunk
(shoulders and hips)
3. emotional stress increases the intensity level
4. less coordinated participants higher the intensity
, How would you define the word "rhythm"? -
....ANSWER...The beat and/or feel of the music.
Explain what is meant by a musical phrase. -
....ANSWER...Music phrases are linked together to
create musical sections. Musical phrase consists of
32 beats and keeps movements corresponding.
What are the legal considerations when purchasing
or creating music for group exercise? -
....ANSWER...Approved by performing rights and
music companies.
List aerobic choreography examples for the
following:
1. Low-Impact Aerobics (LIA)
2. Moderate-Impact Aerobics (MIA)
3. High-Impact Aerobics (HIA) - ....ANSWER...1. LIA -
March, Step Touch, Squat/Plie, Grapevine
2. MIA - Skip, Twist, Plie/Releve, Knee Lifts w/Heel
Lift
3. HIA - Jog, Jump, Hop, Jack
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