FITT Principle for Cardiovascular Fitness

Multiple Choice

According to the FITT Principle, what is the recommended frequency of exercise for beginners?

• 1-2 days per week

• 3-5 days per week

• 5-7 days per week

• Every day

Multiple Choice

What does the acronym FITT stand for in relation to cardiovascular fitness?

• Frequency, Intensity, Time, Type

• Fitness, Intensity, Time, Training

• Frequency, Intensity, Training, Type

• Fitness, Intensity, Time, Type

Multiple Choice

Matt is trying to improve his muscular strength. He remembers learning about FITT in PE class. He decides to do push-ups at least 5 days a week. He decides to do as many push-ups as he can in one minute. After his workout, Matt checks his heart rate and finds it to be 150 beats per minute. Using the FITT Principle answer this question:

WHAT IS THE INTENSITY OF MATT'S WORKOUT?

• Muscular Strength

• 150 Beats per Minute

• 5 Days a Week

• 1 Minute

Open Ended

Explain how intensity is monitored during cardiovascular activities.

Multiple Choice

What is the Target Heart Rate Zone for effective cardiovascular exercise?

• 50% to 70% of maximum heart rate

• 50% to 85% of maximum heart rate

• 70% to 85% of maximum heart rate

• 85% to 100% of maximum heart rate

Multiple Select

Select the 3 exercises that are considered HIGH INTENSITY.

• Sprinting

• Squat Jumps

• Walking

• Arm across body stretch

• Playing full court basketball

Multiple Choice

What is the recommended duration of exercise to achieve cardiovascular benefits?

• 10 minutes

• 20 minutes

• 30 minutes

• 60 minutes

Multiple Choice

What percent of your maximum heart rate should be obtained while exercising?

• 30%-40%
• 40%-50%
• 50%-60%
• 70%-90%

Multiple Choice

What is generally expressed as a percentage (usually between 60 percent and 85 percent) of your maximum safe heart rate

• Resting heart rate

• Target heart rate

• Cool down heart rate

• Maximum heart rate

Open Ended

If you are aerobically fit, what health risks are decreased?

Fill in the Blanks

The target heart rate zone for cardio is between 65 and

% of your max heart rate

Multiple Choice

_______________ is rhythmic, nonstop, moderate to vigorous acticity that requires large amounts of oxygen.

• PHYSICAL FITNESS

• EXERCISE

• AEROBIC EXERCISE

• ANAEROBIC EXERCISE

Poll

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