AEA CERTIFICATION EXAM 2024 ACTUAL EXAM
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____ is defined as the maximum force that can be exerted by a muscle or muscle group
against a resistance - ANSWERmuscular strength
what type of stretching activates the muscle spindles, specialized receptors in the
muscle that monitor muscle length change and the speed of muscle length change? -
ANSWERballistic stretching
name the six skill-related components of fitness - ANSWERbalance, coordination, speed,
power, agility, and reaction time
what is the difference between maximal heart rate and heart rate reserve -
ANSWERmaximal heart rate is the highest heart rate a person can achieve. it is measured
with a max HR test or estimated with 220- age. Heart rate reserve is your maximal HR
minus your resting heart rate.
how does compression lower your heart rate in the water? - ANSWERwater compresses
all the body systems, including the vascular system, causing a smaller venous load to
the heart, reducing heart rate.
what is the ACSM (2018) recommended frequency for resistance training? - ANSWERtwo
to three days/week for each major muscle group
define body composition - ANSWERthe body's relative percentage of fat as compared to
lean tissue (bones, muscles, and organs)
list five benefits of regular exercise - ANSWERimproves physical appearance, increases
functional capacity, heart becomes stronger, strengthens the walls of the blood vessels,
improves strength and endurance,
, when calculating exercise intensity, a popular method is the Karvonen Formula, which is
also known as the ____ - ANSWERHeart Rate Reserve method
____ is a subjective method of assessing effort, strain, discomfort, and fatigue
experienced during exercise. - ANSWERrating of perceived exertion
The skeletal system provides our bodies with support, protection, and _____. -
ANSWERStructure
During the cardiac cycle, ____ is the active contraction of the heart muscle and ___ is the
relaxation of the heart muscle. - ANSWERSystole, Diastole
Which characteristic of muscle allows it to shorten and thicken - ANSWERContractility
The ____ muscle group flexes the leg at the knee. - ANSWERHamstrings
What is a motor neuron - ANSWEREfferent neurons that relay outgoing information from
the central nervous system to the muscle cells
Describe the valsalva maneuver - ANSWERHolding one's breath while exerting. Creates
unequal pressure in the chest, causing blood pressure to drop and decreasing blood
flow to the heart. Resuming normal breathing creates a surge of blood flow to the heart,
causing a sharp increase in blood pressure.
Name the 5 systems of the body most actively involved in movement and exercise -
ANSWERSkeletal, muscular, nervous, respiratory, and cardiovascular systems
In a muscle pair, the muscle that is actively contracting is referred to as the ____, or
prime mover - ANSWERAgonist
List the three types of muscle tissues in the human body - ANSWERVisceral, cardiac,
and skeletal
The process by which bones grow in the body is called ____ - ANSWEROssification
____ states that you train only that part of the system or body that is overloaded -
ANSWERSpecificity
Muscle balance should be considered for the front and back, left and right sides, and
____ parts of the body - ANSWERUpper and Lower
Which metabolic system yields the highest amount of ATP for the working muscles? -
ANSWEROxidative system
Recovery pertains to two segments of training: recovery ____ exercise and recovery
____ an exercise session. - ANSWERDuring; after
List 5 physical and psychological symptoms that commonly accompany overtraining -
ANSWERReduction in performance and coordination, elevated resting heart rate and
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