NETA Cardiovascular Training

Question 1

What is the primary energy system used during steady-state aerobic exercise lasting more than 3 minutes?

Accepted Answer

Oxidative system

Answer

Phosphagen system

Answer

Glycolytic system

Answer

ATP-PC system

Question 2

According to ACSM guidelines, how many minutes of moderate-intensity cardiorespiratory exercise per week is recommended for healthy adults?

Accepted Answer

150 minutes

Answer

75 minutes

Answer

100 minutes

Answer

200 minutes

Question 3

Which formula is most commonly used to estimate maximum heart rate in apparently healthy adults?

Accepted Answer

220 - age

Answer

200 - age

Answer

210 - (0.5 × age)

Answer

180 - age

Question 4

What does the Karvonen formula calculate in cardiovascular exercise programming?

Accepted Answer

Target heart rate training zones

Answer

Caloric expenditure during exercise

Answer

VO2 max from submaximal testing

Answer

Body fat percentage

Question 5

During a HIIT session using a 1:2 work-to-rest ratio, if the work interval is 30 seconds, how long is the rest period?

Accepted Answer

60 seconds

Answer

15 seconds

Answer

30 seconds

Answer

90 seconds

Question 6

Which type of cardiovascular training is generally most effective for improving VO2 max in already-trained individuals?

Accepted Answer

High-intensity interval training (HIIT)

Answer

Low-intensity steady-state training

Answer

Long slow distance training

Answer

Continuous moderate-intensity training

Question 7

On the original Borg Rating of Perceived Exertion (RPE) scale, what is the complete numerical range?

Accepted Answer

6–20

Answer

0–10

Answer

1–10

Answer

1–20