NFPT Cardiovascular Training and Conditioning 2

Question 1

The 'talk test' is used by personal trainers to estimate which aspect of a client's workout?

Accepted Answer

Exercise intensity

Answer

Muscular endurance capacity

Answer

Flexibility level

Answer

Body composition status

Question 2

Which cardiovascular adaptation commonly occurs after several weeks of consistent aerobic training?

Accepted Answer

Increased stroke volume

Answer

Decreased stroke volume at rest

Answer

Increased resting heart rate

Answer

Decreased resting cardiac output

Question 3

In the FITT principle applied to cardiovascular exercise, which component refers to the duration of each session?

Accepted Answer

Time

Answer

Frequency

Answer

Intensity

Answer

Type

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

6 to 20

Answer

1 to 10

Answer

0 to 100

Answer

0 to 10

Question 5

Cardiac output is calculated as:

Accepted Answer

Heart rate × stroke volume

Answer

Heart rate × blood pressure

Answer

Stroke volume × VO2max

Answer

Heart rate × oxygen consumption

Question 6

Which term best describes the ability of the heart, lungs, and circulatory system to deliver oxygen to working muscles over time?

Accepted Answer

Cardiorespiratory endurance

Answer

Muscular endurance

Answer

Anaerobic capacity

Answer

Muscular power

Question 7

HIIT (High-Intensity Interval Training) is primarily known for improving which physiological parameters?

Accepted Answer

VO2max and metabolic rate

Answer

Resting blood pressure only

Answer

Static flexibility

Answer

Passive muscle strength