NAS PE- Cardiovascular Endurance

How can a warm-up help prepare the body for a vigorous workout?

• It helps prevent dizziness and fainting.

• It prevents blood from pooling in the legs.

• It reduces the time spend during a workout.

• It increases body and muscle temperature.

How is an individual's resting heart rate best calculated?

• Use the first and second fingers to count the pulse for a minute at the wrist, then at the neck.

• Use the thumb and middle finger to count the pulse for a minute at the left wrist, then the right wrist.

• Place the palm of the hand over the chest , take a deep breath, then count the heartbeats for a minute.

• Place the palm of each hand on each side of the neck, then count the heartbeats for two minutes.

Which of the following activities are not considered the best cardiovascular exercises?

• Dancing, Jazz, Aerobic, Zumba, Salsa

• Running, Biking, Swimming, Jumping Rope

• Yoga, Stretching, Pilates

• Cross Country Skiing, Tennis, Kick Boxing

The ability of the heart, lungs, and blood vessels to function efficiently when a person is exercising the body.

• Body Composition

• Muscular Strength

• Cardiovascular Endurance

• Flexibility

Which of the following delivers oxygen to cells?

• Red Blood cells
• White blood cells
• Platelets
• Plasma

Which of the following are the blood vessels that helps blood flow to the heart?

• Veins
• Arteries
• Cappillaries

How many chambers does the heart have ? 

• 4
• 6
• 3
• 1

Another name for the circulatory system is __________________________________________ because they describe the system that consists of the heart, blood vessels, and blood.

• Cardiovascular System
• Heart
• Vein
• Artery

What is the main organ of the circulatory system?

• small intestine

• bone

• lungs

• heart

The job of the heart is to . . .

• pump blood around the body.

• send food to the small intestines.

• break down food.

• give energy to the body.