Principle of Exercise Prescription

What does the FITT principle stand for in exercise prescription?

• Frequency, Interval, Time, Type

• Frequency, Intensity, Time, Type

• Flexibility, Intensity, Time, Type

• Frequency, Intensity, Training, Type

Which of the following is NOT a component of health-related physical fitness?

• Cardiovascular endurance

• Muscular strength

• Speed

• Body composition

Which principle states that exercise training should be relevant and appropriate to the sport for which the individual is training?

• Overload principle

• Specificity principle

• Progression principle

• Reversibility principle

The principle of progressive overload implies that

• The same intensity of exercise should be maintained to avoid injury.

• The exercise load should be gradually increased to continue making fitness gains.

• Exercise should be performed at maximal effort at all times.

• Training should be stopped as soon as discomfort is felt.

What is the recommended frequency of moderate-intensity aerobic exercise for general health benefits?

• 1-2 days per week

• 3-5 days per week

• 5-7 days per week

• Every day

What is the primary goal of a warm-up prior to exercise?

• To increase muscular strength

• To prepare the body for exercise

• To measure baseline fitness levels

• To reach maximum heart rate

Which is no longer an acceptable formula to calculate maximum heart rate?

• HRmax= 220-age

  Fox

• HRmax= 208 -(0.7 x age)

  Tanaka

• HRmax= 216.6 - (0.84 x age)

  Astrand

• HRmax= 207 - (0.7 x age)

  Gellish

Playing badminton with a group of friends is considered part of which group of exercise mode?

• Group A

• Group B

• Group C

• Group D

Which of the following is NOT a measure of absolute exercise intensity?

• caloric expenditure (kcal/min)

• percentages of heart rate reserve (HRR)

• absolute oxygen uptake (mL/min)

• metabolic equivalents (METs)

Which of the following is NOT a recommendation for exercise for general health?

• 150 mins/ week of moderate intensity exercise

• 75 mins/ week of vigorous intensity exercise

• Flexibility exercise at least 3x/week

• Strengthening exercise two sessions/ week