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

ACSM and CDC recommend at least 150 minutes per week of moderate-intensity aerobic activity, or 75 minutes of vigorous-intensity activity, to support cardiovascular health.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

ATP-PC (phosphocreatine) system

Answer

The ATP-PC system uses stored creatine phosphate to rapidly regenerate ATP for short, maximal-effort activities like sprinting or heavy lifting without requiring oxygen.

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

HRR = 180 - 60 = 120; 120 × 0.70 = 84; 84 + 60 (RHR) = 144 bpm is the target heart rate at 70% intensity.

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

Persistent fatigue and declining performance despite continued training

Answer

Overtraining syndrome is characterized by chronic fatigue, decreased exercise performance, mood disturbances, and increased susceptibility to illness due to insufficient recovery.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Specificity principle

Answer

The specificity principle (SAID — Specific Adaptations to Imposed Demands) means that the body adapts to the exact type, intensity, and duration of training performed.

NFPT - National Federation of Professional Trainers Practice Test

NFPT - National Federation of Professional Trainers Practice Test

NFPT Cardiovascular Training and Conditioning 3