Physiological Adaptations to Training Quiz

What happens to the resting heart rate of a sedentary person after the first few months of training?

• It increases by one bpm each week.

• It decreases by one bpm each week.

• It remains the same.

• It doubles.

What is the effect of gender on VO2 max?

• No effect

• Men generally have a higher VO2 max than women

• Women generally have a higher VO2 max than men

• Both have the same VO2 max

What happens to the body during training when it becomes short of oxygen?

• It produces fewer red blood cells.

• It produces more red blood cells and haemoglobin.

• It stops producing red blood cells.

• It reduces haemoglobin levels.

What happens to stroke volume during sub-maximal and maximal exercise?

• Decreases significantly

• Remains unchanged

• Increases

• Decreases slightly

Which of the following is a reason for the high endurance of athletes like Lance Armstrong and Cadel Evans?

• A predominance of slow twitch fibers

• A predominance of fast twitch fibers

• A low blood volume

• A low maxVO2 uptake

What is the primary benefit of muscle hypertrophy in training?

• Increased muscle size and strength

• Improved flexibility

• Enhanced cardiovascular endurance

• Reduced body fat percentage

What is the primary goal of training in sports?

• To cause physiological adaptations that improve performance

• To reduce exercise frequency

• To lose weight

• To entertain the audience

Which of the following decreases as a result of long-term aerobic training?

• • Stroke volume

• • Heart rate

• • Haemoglobin levels

• • Muscle hypertrophy

What happens to the stroke volume after regular aerobic training?

• Decreases

• Remains unchanged

• Increases

• Varies unpredictably

What is the definition of cardiac output?

• • Volume of blood pumped by the heart per minute

• • Volume of air moved in the lungs per minute

• • Amount of oxygen transported in the blood

• • Number of heartbeats per second