Question 1

For muscles to contract, ATP must be available.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Which of the following statements is true about aerobic energy production?

Accepted Answer

A)  Oxygen is not required for aerobic energy production. 
B)  Fats, carbohydrates, and proteins can be used for fuel. 
C)  Only carbohydrates can be used for fuel. 
D)  Short-burst exercise requires aerobic energy production. 
A)  Oxygen is not required for aerobic energy production. 
B)  Fats, carbohydrates, and proteins can be used for fuel. 
C)  Only carbohydrates can be used for fuel. 
D)  Short-burst exercise requires aerobic energy production.

Question 3

Which of the following terms means "with oxygen"?

Accepted Answer

A)  anaerobic 
B)  aerobic 
C)  deoxygenated 
D)  energized 
A)  anaerobic 
B)  aerobic 
C)  deoxygenated 
D)  energized

Question 4

The best field test for estimating VO2max for individuals with joint problems is the ________ test.

Accepted Answer

A)  1.5-mile run 
B)  cycle ergometer 
C)  1-mile walk 
D)  step 
A)  1.5-mile run 
B)  cycle ergometer 
C)  1-mile walk 
D)  step

Question 5

Cross training utilizes various modes of exercise to improve cardiorespiratory fitness.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

During the improvement phase of an aerobic exercise program, best results are achieved by increasing the intensity and duration of exercise at the same time.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

In which of the following activities would anaerobic energy production predominate?

Accepted Answer

A)  running a half-marathon 
B)  running a 400-meter sprint 
C)  cross-country skiing a 6-mile course 
D)  jogging 8 times around the high-school track 
A)  running a half-marathon 
B)  running a 400-meter sprint 
C)  cross-country skiing a 6-mile course 
D)  jogging 8 times around the high-school track

Question 8

The most valid measurement of cardiorespiratory fitness is the

Accepted Answer

A)  heart rate. 
B)  heart rhythm. 
C)  stroke volume. 
D)  VO2max. 
A)  heart rate. 
B)  heart rhythm. 
C)  stroke volume. 
D)  VO2max.

Question 9

Energy is stored in muscle cells as lactic acid.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

During exercise, arteries going to the working muscles contract in order to force blood to the muscles more quickly.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

The ________ test for estimating VO2max is based on the principle that your heart rate returns to resting levels faster after exercise when you have a high level of cardiorespiratory fitness.

Accepted Answer

A)  1.5 mile run 
B)  step 
C)  cycle ergometer 
D)  1-mile walk 
A)  1.5 mile run 
B)  step 
C)  cycle ergometer 
D)  1-mile walk

Question 12

The Borg Rating of Perceived Exertion is a method used to estimate

Accepted Answer

A)  exercise intensity. 
B)  exercise frequency. 
C)  energy expenditure. 
D)  calorie expenditure. 
A)  exercise intensity. 
B)  exercise frequency. 
C)  energy expenditure. 
D)  calorie expenditure.

Question 13

The radial pulse may be taken

Accepted Answer

A)  in the groin, just above the thigh. 
B)  along the neck below the jawline. 
C)  behind the knee. 
D)  on the inside of the wrist just below the thumb. 
A)  in the groin, just above the thigh. 
B)  along the neck below the jawline. 
C)  behind the knee. 
D)  on the inside of the wrist just below the thumb.

Question 14

Stroke volume is the amount of blood pumped by the heart with each beat.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Describe the components of an exercise prescription to improve cardiorespiratory fitness.

Accepted Answer

The four components of an exercise presc

Question 16

The pathway by which oxygenated blood is circulated throughout the body is the

Accepted Answer

A)  anaerobic pathway. 
B)  aerobic pathway. 
C)  pulmonary circuit. 
D)  systemic circuit. 
A)  anaerobic pathway. 
B)  aerobic pathway. 
C)  pulmonary circuit. 
D)  systemic circuit.

Question 17

Which of the following is a specific benefit of increased VO2max?

Accepted Answer

A)  The body needs to use less oxygen during exercise. 
B)  Muscular strength improves. 
C)  Blood pressure increases. 
D)  The body experiences less fatigue during regular daily activities. 
A)  The body needs to use less oxygen during exercise. 
B)  Muscular strength improves. 
C)  Blood pressure increases. 
D)  The body experiences less fatigue during regular daily activities.

Question 18

The blood vessels that transport oxygen-depleted blood toward the heart are

Accepted Answer

A)  arterioles. 
B)  arteries. 
C)  venules. 
D)  veins. 
A)  arterioles. 
B)  arteries. 
C)  venules. 
D)  veins.

Question 19

The target heart rate is a range of heart rates that correspond to an exercise intensity that will result in improvements in aerobic capacity.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

The term "cardiorespiratory ________" refers to one's ability to perform aerobic exercise for a prolonged period of time.

Accepted Answer

A)  stability 
B)  endurance 
C)  capacity 
D)  fitness 
A)  stability 
B)  endurance 
C)  capacity 
D)  fitness

For muscles to contract, ATP must be available.

Which of the following statements is true about aerobic energy production?

Which of the following terms means "with oxygen"?

The best field test for estimating VO₂max for individuals with joint problems is the ________ test.

Cross training utilizes various modes of exercise to improve cardiorespiratory fitness.

During the improvement phase of an aerobic exercise program, best results are achieved by increasing the intensity and duration of exercise at the same time.

In which of the following activities would anaerobic energy production predominate?

The most valid measurement of cardiorespiratory fitness is the

Energy is stored in muscle cells as lactic acid.

During exercise, arteries going to the working muscles contract in order to force blood to the muscles more quickly.

The ________ test for estimating VO₂max is based on the principle that your heart rate returns to resting levels faster after exercise when you have a high level of cardiorespiratory fitness.

The Borg Rating of Perceived Exertion is a method used to estimate

The radial pulse may be taken

Stroke volume is the amount of blood pumped by the heart with each beat.

Describe the components of an exercise prescription to improve cardiorespiratory fitness.

The pathway by which oxygenated blood is circulated throughout the body is the

Which of the following is a specific benefit of increased VO₂max?

The blood vessels that transport oxygen-depleted blood toward the heart are

The target heart rate is a range of heart rates that correspond to an exercise intensity that will result in improvements in aerobic capacity.

The term "cardiorespiratory ________" refers to one's ability to perform aerobic exercise for a prolonged period of time.

Understanding Fitness and Wellness

General Principles of Exercise for Health and Fitness

Improving Muscular Strength and Endurance

Improving Flexibility

Body Composition

Creating Your Total Fitness and Wellness Plan

Nutrition, Health, and Fitness

Achieving Optimal Body Weight

Preventing Cardiovascular Disease

Stress Management

Special Considerations Related to Exercise and Injury Prevention

Cancer

Sexually Transmitted Infections

Addiction and Substance Abuse

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Exam 3: Cardiorespiratory Endurance: Assessment and Prescription

For muscles to contract, ATP must be available.

Which of the following statements is true about aerobic energy production?

Which of the following terms means "with oxygen"?

The best field test for estimating VO2max for individuals with joint problems is the ________ test.

Cross training utilizes various modes of exercise to improve cardiorespiratory fitness.

During the improvement phase of an aerobic exercise program, best results are achieved by increasing the intensity and duration of exercise at the same time.

In which of the following activities would anaerobic energy production predominate?

The most valid measurement of cardiorespiratory fitness is the

Energy is stored in muscle cells as lactic acid.

During exercise, arteries going to the working muscles contract in order to force blood to the muscles more quickly.

The ________ test for estimating VO2max is based on the principle that your heart rate returns to resting levels faster after exercise when you have a high level of cardiorespiratory fitness.

The Borg Rating of Perceived Exertion is a method used to estimate

The radial pulse may be taken

Stroke volume is the amount of blood pumped by the heart with each beat.

Describe the components of an exercise prescription to improve cardiorespiratory fitness.

The pathway by which oxygenated blood is circulated throughout the body is the

Which of the following is a specific benefit of increased VO2max?

The blood vessels that transport oxygen-depleted blood toward the heart are

The target heart rate is a range of heart rates that correspond to an exercise intensity that will result in improvements in aerobic capacity.

The term "cardiorespiratory ________" refers to one's ability to perform aerobic exercise for a prolonged period of time.

Understanding Fitness and Wellness

General Principles of Exercise for Health and Fitness

Improving Muscular Strength and Endurance

Improving Flexibility

Body Composition

Creating Your Total Fitness and Wellness Plan

Nutrition, Health, and Fitness

Achieving Optimal Body Weight

Preventing Cardiovascular Disease

Stress Management

Special Considerations Related to Exercise and Injury Prevention

Cancer

Sexually Transmitted Infections

Addiction and Substance Abuse

Filters

The best field test for estimating VO₂max for individuals with joint problems is the ________ test.

The ________ test for estimating VO₂max is based on the principle that your heart rate returns to resting levels faster after exercise when you have a high level of cardiorespiratory fitness.

Which of the following is a specific benefit of increased VO₂max?