CAT Cardiovascular Training Principles 2

Question 1

The target heart rate zone for moderate-intensity aerobic exercise is typically:

Accepted Answer

50-70% of maximum heart rate

Answer

40-50% of maximum heart rate

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70-85% of maximum heart rate

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85-100% of maximum heart rate

Question 2

The Karvonen formula for calculating target heart rate incorporates which two values?

Accepted Answer

Resting heart rate and maximum heart rate

Answer

Age and body weight

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VO2 max and age

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Stroke volume and cardiac output

Question 3

The 'talk test' is a practical method used during exercise to assess:

Accepted Answer

Exercise intensity

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Muscular strength levels

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Flexibility and range of motion

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Hydration status

Question 4

High-Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) is best characterized by:

Accepted Answer

Alternating periods of high-intensity effort with recovery intervals

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Continuous moderate-intensity exercise for 60 minutes

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Low-intensity daily exercise sessions only

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Resistance training combined with static stretching

Question 5

VO2 max is defined as:

Accepted Answer

The maximum rate of oxygen the body can consume during exercise

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The maximum amount of fat burned per minute during exercise

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The highest heart rate achievable during maximal effort

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The maximum lung capacity during a full inhalation

Question 6

The original Borg Rate of Perceived Exertion (RPE) scale traditionally ranges from:

Accepted Answer

6 to 20

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1 to 5

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0 to 100

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1 to 10

Question 7

During sustained moderate-intensity aerobic exercise, which energy system is predominantly active?

Accepted Answer

Oxidative (aerobic) system

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ATP-PC (phosphocreatine) system

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Anaerobic glycolytic system

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Immediate alactic system