CAT Cardiovascular Training Principles

Question 1

What does the acronym FITT stand for in exercise programming?

Accepted Answer

Frequency, Intensity, Time, Type

Answer

Fitness, Interval, Training, Tempo

Answer

Function, Intensity, Tempo, Training

Answer

Frequency, Interval, Time, Technique

Question 2

The aerobic energy system primarily relies on which fuel sources during low-to-moderate intensity exercise?

Accepted Answer

Fat and carbohydrates

Answer

Creatine phosphate only

Answer

Glycogen only

Answer

Protein and fat

Question 3

According to ACSM guidelines, what is the recommended minimum number of days per week for moderate-intensity cardiovascular exercise?

Accepted Answer

3-5 days

Answer

1-2 days

Answer

6-7 days

Answer

2-3 days

Question 4

Which formula is most commonly used to estimate maximum heart rate (MHR)?

Accepted Answer

220 - age

Answer

208 - (0.7 × age)

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200 - (0.5 × age)

Answer

215 - age

Question 5

The term 'aerobic' literally means:

Accepted Answer

With oxygen

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Without oxygen

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Maximum effort

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Short duration

Question 6

What is the primary training benefit of steady-state cardiovascular exercise?

Accepted Answer

Improved aerobic endurance and fat utilization

Answer

Maximal muscle hypertrophy

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Increased anaerobic capacity

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Maximum strength gains

Question 7

Which of the following is NOT a component of the FITT principle?

Accepted Answer

Flexibility

Answer

Frequency

Answer

Intensity

Answer

Time