MES Exercise Physiology & Fitness Testing 3

Question 1

Which equation is used to calculate target heart rate using heart rate reserve (Karvonen method)?

Accepted Answer

THR = (MHR – RHR) × intensity% + RHR

Answer

THR = MHR × intensity%

Answer

THR = MHR – RHR × intensity%

Answer

THR = RHR + (MHR × intensity%)

Question 2

Which body composition assessment method uses electrical resistance to estimate fat-free mass?

Accepted Answer

Bioelectrical impedance analysis (BIA)

Answer

Hydrostatic weighing

Answer

DEXA scan

Answer

Skinfold calipers

Question 3

A 50-year-old male has a resting HR of 65 bpm and an estimated MHR of 170 bpm. What is his heart rate at 70% HRR?

Accepted Answer

138.5 bpm

Answer

119 bpm

Answer

154 bpm

Answer

161 bpm

Question 4

Which muscle fiber type predominates in activities requiring sustained aerobic endurance?

Accepted Answer

Type I (slow-twitch oxidative)

Answer

Type IIb (fast-twitch glycolytic)

Answer

Type IIa (fast-twitch oxidative)

Answer

Type IIx (intermediate)

Question 5

Which principle of training states that the body adapts specifically to the type of stress placed upon it?

Accepted Answer

SAID principle (Specific Adaptation to Imposed Demands)

Answer

Overload principle

Answer

Reversibility principle

Answer

Individuality principle

Question 6

Which instrument measures the force exerted by hand muscles and is used to screen for overall muscular strength and mortality risk?

Accepted Answer

Dynamometer (handgrip)

Answer

Goniometer

Answer

Sphygmomanometer

Answer

Accelerometer