NFPT Cardiovascular Training and Conditioning 3

Question 1

According to ACSM guidelines, what is the minimum recommended amount of moderate-intensity aerobic activity per week for general health?

Accepted Answer

150 minutes

Answer

75 minutes

Answer

300 minutes

Answer

60 minutes

Question 2

Which energy system provides immediate ATP for activities lasting approximately 10 seconds or less?

Accepted Answer

ATP-PC (phosphocreatine) system

Answer

Aerobic oxidative system

Answer

Lactic acid (glycolytic) system

Answer

Beta-oxidation system

Question 3

A client has an MHR of 180 bpm and a resting heart rate of 60 bpm. Using the Karvonen formula at 70% intensity, what is the target heart rate?

Accepted Answer

144 bpm

Answer

126 bpm

Answer

156 bpm

Answer

138 bpm

Question 4

What is a primary sign of overtraining syndrome in cardiovascular exercise?

Accepted Answer

Persistent fatigue and declining performance despite continued training

Answer

Rapid gains in VO2max

Answer

Reduced resting heart rate with improved performance

Answer

Increased stroke volume and energy levels

Question 5

Which training principle states that the body adapts specifically to the type of stress imposed on it?

Accepted Answer

Specificity principle

Answer

Overload principle

Answer

Reversibility principle

Answer

Progression principle

Question 6

Which cardiovascular response occurs almost immediately at the onset of exercise?

Accepted Answer

Heart rate and cardiac output increase to meet rising oxygen demand

Answer

Heart rate and cardiac output decrease

Answer

Cardiac output decreases while heart rate stays the same

Answer

Blood pressure drops significantly to reduce load on the heart

Question 7

In cardiovascular conditioning, 'cross-training' refers to:

Accepted Answer

Using multiple types of aerobic activities to reduce overuse injuries and maintain balanced fitness

Answer

Training only one energy system repeatedly

Answer

Training at maximum intensity in every session

Answer

Focusing exclusively on one cardio modality for specificity