{"id":23203,"date":"2016-07-27T15:17:44","date_gmt":"2016-07-27T15:17:44","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/?page_id=23203"},"modified":"2026-03-16T12:55:59","modified_gmt":"2026-03-16T17:55:59","slug":"afaa","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/afaa\/","title":{"rendered":"AFAA<sup>&reg;<\/sup> Certification Practice Test"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The Athletics and Fitness Association of America<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> (AFAA<sup>\u00ae<\/sup>) administers the Certified Group Fitness Instructor (CGFI) exam to assess your ability to perform adequately as a group fitness instructor.<\/p>\n<p>Click \u201cStart Test\u201d above to take a free AFAA certification practice test, and check out our premium-quality AFAA certification test prep resources by clicking the links below!<\/p>\n<div class=\"buttonlinks\">\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/studyguides\/afaa\/\" class=\"class_names\" style=\"color:black;\" onclick=\"_paq.push(['trackEvent', 'Guide Button', 'Guide Click', 'AFAA Guide Click']);\">AFAA Study Guide<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.flashcardsecrets.com\/afaa\/\" class=\"class_names\" style=\"color:black;\" onclick=\"_paq.push(['trackEvent', 'Flashcard Button', 'Flashcard Button Click', 'AFAA Flashcard Click']);\">AFAA Flashcards<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"pt-page\"><span id=\"Exam_Eligibility\" class=\"m-toc-anchor\"><\/span> Exam Eligibility<\/h2>\n<p>To be eligible to take this exam, you must meet the following requirements:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>You must have earned your high school diploma (or an equivalent)<\/li>\n<li>You must have earned CPR and AED certifications<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 class=\"pt-page\"><span id=\"AFAA_Exam_Outline\" class=\"m-toc-anchor\"><\/span>AFAA Exam Outline<\/h2>\n<p>The AFAA CGFI exam contains 120 multiple-choice questions, and you will be given a time limit of 2 hours.<\/p>\n<p>The exam is split into four performance domains.<\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"I_Fundamentals_of_Exercise_Science_(27%25)\" class=\"m-toc-anchor\"><\/span>I. Fundamentals of Exercise Science (27%)<\/h3>\n<p>The questions in this domain assess your knowledge and skills pertaining to the fundamental scientific bases on which all group fitness instructors perform activities.<\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"II_Class_Design_and_Planning_(30%25)\" class=\"m-toc-anchor\"><\/span>II. Class Design and Planning (30%)<\/h3>\n<p>The questions in this domain assess your knowledge and skills pertaining to the essential tasks performed when designing a well-structured and balanced fitness class for a diverse group of participants.<\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"III_Class_Instruction_and_Presentation_(30%25)\" class=\"m-toc-anchor\"><\/span>III. Class Instruction and Presentation (30%)<\/h3>\n<p>The questions in this domain assess your knowledge and skills pertaining to the essential tasks performed to deliver a positive, effective, and safe group fitness class.<\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"IV_Professionalism_(13%25)\" class=\"m-toc-anchor\"><\/span>IV. Professionalism (13%)<\/h3>\n<p>The questions in this domain assess your knowledge and skills pertaining to the essential tasks focused on working within the confines of scope of practice and safety, legal and ethical requirements, and increasing success as a group exercise professional.<\/p>\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"sg-box\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sg-box-text\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"sg-box-title\">Check Out Mometrix's AFAA Study Guide<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p>Get practice questions, video tutorials, and detailed study lessons<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"sg-box-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/studyguides\/afaa\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Get Your Study Guide<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/studyguides\/afaa\/\">\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"184\" height=\"238\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/afaa.jpg\" alt=\" Study Guide\">\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"pt-page\"><span id=\"Registration\" class=\"m-toc-anchor\"><\/span> Registration<\/h2>\n<p>To register for the exam, you must submit an application to AFAA along with the $249 exam fee. Once your application is approved, you will be sent a confirmation email with information on how to schedule your exam appointment with PSI.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"pt-page\"><span id=\"Test_Day\" class=\"m-toc-anchor\"><\/span>Test Day<\/h2>\n<p>Regardless of your exam-taking method, you will be asked on test day to present two current and valid forms of identification, one of which must contain your photograph. Both forms of identification must have your signature for verification.<\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"Inperson_Testing\" class=\"m-toc-anchor\"><\/span>In-person Testing<\/h3>\n<p>On the day of your exam, you should arrive 15-30 minutes early for your scheduled appointment time. If you are more than 15 minutes late, you will not be admitted, and your test will be canceled.<\/p>\n<p>Before the exam begins, you must secure any personal items (including your phone, wallet, keys, and accessories) in a provided locker. A pencil and a sheet of paper are provided, so there is no need to bring those items with you to the testing center.<\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"Live_Remote_Proctoring\" class=\"m-toc-anchor\"><\/span>Live Remote Proctoring<\/h3>\n<p>You should log in to your account 15-30 minutes before your examination appointment. Once you are logged in, a proctor will ask you to scan your testing space with your webcam to ensure your testing area is clear of books, notes, and electronic devices. You are allowed a pencil and a blank sheet of paper on your desk; all other items need to be removed from the area.<\/p>\n<p>The launch button for the exam is enabled when the exam and proctor are ready.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"pt-page\"><span id=\"How_the_Exam_is_Scored\" class=\"m-toc-anchor\"><\/span>How the Exam is Scored<\/h2>\n<p>Your final AFAA CGFI exam score is determined using a modified version of the Angoff method. This means that a panel of AFAA subject-matter experts have decided on a minimum cut score for this exam.<\/p>\n<p>To pass, you must get a final scaled score of at least 70.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"pt-page\"><span id=\"Retaking_the_Exam\" class=\"m-toc-anchor\"><\/span>Retaking the Exam<\/h2>\n<p>If you do not pass the exam on your first try, you may retake it after a mandatory one-month waiting period. The retesting fee is $149.<\/p>\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"sg-box\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sg-box-text\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"sg-box-title\">Check Out Mometrix's AFAA Flashcards<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p>Get complex  subjects broken down into easily understandable concepts<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"sg-box-button blue-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.flashcardsecrets.com\/afaa\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Get Your Flashcards<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.flashcardsecrets.com\/afaa\/\">\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"238\" height=\"184\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/afaaflash.jpg\" alt=\" Flashcards\">\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"pt-page\"><span id=\"FAQs\" class=\"m-toc-anchor\"><\/span>FAQs<\/h2>\n<div class=\"faq-list\">\n<div class=\"qa_wrap\">\n<div class=\"q_item text_bold\">\n<h4 class=\"letter\">Q<\/h4>\n<p style=\"line-height: unset;\">How many questions are on the AFAA CGFI certification exam?<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"a_item\">\n<h4 class=\"letter text_bold\">A<\/h4>\n<p>There are 120 questions on the exam.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"qa_wrap\">\n<div class=\"q_item text_bold\">\n<h4 class=\"letter\">Q<\/h4>\n<p style=\"line-height: unset;\">How long is the AFAA CGFI certification exam?<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"a_item\">\n<h4 class=\"letter text_bold\">A<\/h4>\n<p>The time limit for the exam is 2 hours.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"qa_wrap\">\n<div class=\"q_item text_bold\">\n<h4 class=\"letter\">Q<\/h4>\n<p style=\"line-height: unset;\">What is the passing score for the AFAA CGFI certification exam?<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"a_item\">\n<h4 class=\"letter text_bold\">A<\/h4>\n<p>You&#8217;ll need to get a final score of at least 70 to pass.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"qa_wrap\">\n<div class=\"q_item text_bold\">\n<h4 class=\"letter\">Q<\/h4>\n<p style=\"line-height: unset;\">How much does the AFAA CGFI certification exam cost?<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"a_item\">\n<h4 class=\"letter text_bold\">A<\/h4>\n<p>The examination fee is $249.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<p><div itemscope=\"\" itemprop=\"author\" itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/Person\" class=\"author-bio\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" itemprop=\"image\" class=\"author-image\" height=\"127\" width=\"127\" alt=\"Headshot of Mometrix associate Peter Rench.\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Peter-Rench-scaled.webp\"><div class=\"author-text\"><p class=\"author-name\">By <span itemprop=\"name\">Peter Rench<\/span><\/p><div class=\"author-desc\"><p>Peter Rench joined Mometrix in 2009 and serves as Vice President of Product Development, responsible for overseeing all new product development and quality improvements. Mr. Rench, a National Merit Scholar, graduated magna cum laude with a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering and a minor in mathematics from Texas A&amp;M University.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div itemscope=\"\" itemprop=\"editor\" itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/Person\" class=\"author-bio\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" itemprop=\"image\" class=\"author-image\" height=\"127\" width=\"127\" alt=\"Aaron Lanni profile pic\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/image_2024-12-11_124906662.png\"><div class=\"author-text\"><p class=\"author-name\">Edited by <span itemprop=\"name\">Aaron Lanni<\/span><\/p><div class=\"author-desc\"><p>Aaron is the content manager and lead editor for Mometrix Academy. 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