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Fitness Instructor Training

Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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  • Match each statement with the correct term.
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This is a study tool. The 3 wrong answers for each question are randomly chosen from answers to other questions. So, you might find at times the answers obvious, but you will see it re-enforces your understanding as you take the test each time.
1. Runs down front and back. activity- jumping jacks






2. Produces force through a range of motion at a constant muscle tension and velocity






3. 60-80% 1RM; 8-12 reps; 3-6 sets; 2-3 mins recovery






4. Obese BMI






5. Opposite gastrocnemius






6. Runs down front and back. activity- jumping jacks






7. Involves holding a position- stretch to your farthest position and hold it.






8. Further away from the body's surface






9. Movement towards midline






10. Inferior movement at the scapula






11. Patterns mimic that encountered during the activity or sport






12. Increasing joint angle ie point the toes






13. Produces force - yet no change in the muscle length occurs ie pushing against immovable objects






14. Aerobic that has a duration of over 5 mins






15. How much cardio fitness daily by ACSM






16. Runs down - left and right. activity- running






17. Ex of this joint: knuckles






18. All exercises should be performed in a _____ fashion in which the _______ is controlled at a moderate pace






19. How often AFAA recommends that someone works out






20. Close to the body's surface






21. The pitn at which the intensity of exercise becomes so intense that the body switches from aerobic to anaerobic energy systems






22. Less than 60% 1RM; 20-25 reps; 3-6 sets; 1-2 mins recovery






23. One side






24. Carries blood away from the heart






25. How much AFAA recommends of your maximum heart rate






26. Opposite erector spinae group






27. The muscle's ability to repeatedly produce a movement or perform exertions many times- developed with lighter weights and more reps aka 12-15






28. Movement away from midline






29. Both side






30. Occurs when force is applied as the muscle shortens decreasing joint angle and movement is against gravity ie lifting a weight






31. Lower






32. More than 80% 1RM; 3-5 reps; 3-6 sets; 3-4 mins recovery






33. Opposite hamstrings






34. Opposite gluteus medius






35. Normal BMI






36. Average body fat % for men ages 20-29






37. ACSM maximum heart rate






38. Both the agonist and antagonist must be worked equally to avoid muscle imbalances. Muscle imbalances may lead to an increased risk of injury






39. How often AFAA recommends that someone works out






40. 2-3 days/week to mild discomfort and hold for 30 secs






41. Movement towards midline






42. Towards the body's midline






43. Opposite triceps






44. Underweight body fat % for women ages 20-29






45. Opposite gluteus maximus






46. How often resistance training should be completed






47. Underweight BMI






48. Bouncy - uncontrolled stretches; not recommended for individuals who are not involved in a sport






49. Superior movement at the scapula






50. How much exercise is efficient to gain health benefits and prevent disease