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KHP 210: Cardiorespiratory Endurance

Total questions: 53

Worksheet time: 39mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
You can improve or maintain how well heart and lungs work by applying the FITT principle for
a)
muscular endurance
b)
muscular strength
c)
flexibility
d)
cardiorespiratory endurance
2.
Intensity during a cardiorespiratory endurance workout means
a)

how often an activity is performed

b)

how hard an activity is performed

c)

how long an activity is performed

d)

what type of exercise is performed

3.
To improve cardiorespiratory endurance the frequency of the workout sessions should be
a)
2 to 3 sessions per week
b)
1 to 3 sessions per week
c)
3 to 5 sessions per week
d)
5 to 7 sessions per week
4.
Cardiorespiratory endurance is best described as the ability of the
a)
heart and lungs to work efficiently to supply oxygen to the muscles
b)
joints and bones to move through a full range of motion
c)
muscles to work over a long period of time
d)
body to burn calories efficiently
5.
If you are walking at a pace that causes your heart to beat less than 50% of its maximum heart rate, which FITT principle variable do you need to change to improve your cardiorespiratory endurance?
a)
Frequency
b)
Intensity
c)
Time
d)
Type
6.
Which FITT Principle variable is changed when you increase the length of a run from 1 mile to 2 miles?
a)
Frequency
b)
Intensity
c)
Time
d)
Type
7.
According to the FITT Principle, how intense should your cardiorespiratory endurance exercise be?
a)
65% to 85% of the maximum heart rate or RPE of 4
b)
50% to 65% of the maximum heart rate or RPE of 3
c)
35% to 50% of the maximum heart rate or RPE of 2
d)
Above 85% of the maximum heart rate or RPE of 5
8.
Increasing the speed or pace swimming laps
a)
frequency
b)
intensity
c)
time
d)
type
9.

Which training principle applies gradually increasing exercise or an activity to achieve better fitness?

a)

Regularity

b)

Individuality

c)

Overload

d)

Progression

10.

When you are exercising hard enough to make your heart stronger, but not to exceed a safer upper limit for your heart, this is called your

a)

maximum heart rate

b)

target heart rate

c)

recovery heart rate

d)

resting heart rate

11.

To measure your heart rate you can use

a)

heart rate monitor

b)

talk test

c)

rate of perceived exertion

d)

all of the above

12.

Which of the following is NOT a part of the circulatory system?

a)

heart

b)

air passageway

c)

blood vessels

d)

blood

13.

Which is the correct direction of blood flow?

a)

right atrium -right ventricle -pulmonary artery

b)

right atrium - left atrium - pulmonary artery

c)

left ventricle - pulmonary artery - aorta

d)

left ventricle - left atrium - aorta

14.

The function of valves in the human circulatory system is to

a)

stimulate the heartbeat.

b)

accelerate the flow of blood.

c)

prevent the backward flow of blood.

d)

serve as a cushion to prevent friction.

15.

Which of the following is true about blood pressure?

a)

It is not affected by atherosclerosis.

b)

It is lower in veins than in arteries.

c)

It drops a great deal when traveling through arteries.

d)

Diastolic pressure is higher than systolic pressure.

16.

When the heart contracts, it produces a wave of fluid pressure in the

a)

veins

b)

arteries

c)

capillaries

d)

pharynx

17.

How much blood does the human body contain?

a)

1-2 liters

b)

4-6 liters

c)

8-10 liters

d)

12-14 liters

18.

Which of the following blood cells contain hemoglobin?

a)

red blood cells

b)

white blood cells

c)

platelets

d)

all of the above

19.

Aerobic exercise helps a person:

a)

achieve recommended body weight.

b)

perform temporary stressful activities.

c)

prevent cardiovascular disease.

d)

all of the above

20.

The heart rate:

a)

averages 70-80 beats per minute in the apparently healthy.

b)

can decrease 10-20 beats per minute after 6-8 weeks of aerobic training.

c)

of athletes can be as low as 45 beats per minute.

d)

All of the above

21.

Blood ejected each beat of the heart is called:

a)

capillary load

b)

stroke volume

c)

cardiac output

d)

MHR

22.

Oxygen and other nutrients are picked up by muscle tissue from:

a)

arteries.

b)

arterioles.

c)

capillaries.

d)

venules.

23.

Which of the following are not improved by exercise training?

a)

cardiac output

b)

stroke volume

c)

maximum heart rate

d)

resting heart rate

24.

Which of the following statements is true?

a)

blood pressure decreases during exercise

b)

cardiac output decreased during exercise

c)

heart rate increases during exercise

d)

all of the above are true

25.

Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans is a set of recommendations developed by the government, health professionals and policymakers to helps Americans improve their health through ____________ ____________.

a)

intense emotions

b)

sedentary behavior

c)

physical activity

d)

fitness components

26.

How do you find your maximum heart rate?

a)

Your age plus 220

b)

220 divided by your age

c)

Your age subtracted from 220

d)

Your age minus 220

27.

Cardiorespiratory endurance is:

a)

ability to exert force during an activity

b)

range of motion around joints/muscle flexibility

c)

ability of muscles to continue to perform an activity without getting tired

d)

ability to perform an activity with heart rate elevated for a prolonged period of time

28.

An example of progression for training would be

a)

Running 4 times a week, the first week running 1/2 mile then adding 1/4 a mile every week after that for 5 weeks

b)

Running once a week

c)

Running the same miles every week

d)

Running 4 times a week, the first week running 3 miles then taking off 1/4 a mile every week after that for 5 weeks

29.

The number of times your heart beats per minute while at complete rest.

a)

Minimum heart rate

b)

Maximum heart rate

c)

Target heart rate

d)

Resting heart rate

30.

Resting heart rate gets ___________ as fitness level improves.

a)

lower

b)

higher

c)

stays the same

31.

Benefits of cardiorespiratory/aerobic exercise include: (check all that apply)

a)

Decreases risk of heart disease

b)

Decreases metabolic rate

c)

Decreases risk of diabetes

d)

Strengthens immune system

32.

How is intensity measured during cardiorespiratory activity?

a)

Time

b)

Length of workout

c)

Reps

d)

Heart rate

33.

Target heart rate for cardiorespiratory/aerobic activity is a heart rate of __________ percent of maximum heart rate.

a)

65-85

b)

75-95

c)

35-55

d)

90-100

34.

Which list are benefits of cardio training?

a)

Gaining weight, heart attack, atherosclerosis

b)

Increase risk for diseases, increase life span

c)

Improves athletic performance, improves lung capacity, strengthen heart

d)

Sleep improvement, does not Increase stamina, shortness of breath

35.

To use the heart rate reserve method for determining target heart rate, you must know both your _________ and your __________ heart rates.

a)

  maximal; submaximal

b)

     target; threshold

c)

   resting; threshold

d)

  resting; maximal

36.

  Which statement is true?

a)

  A fit person’s heart may work more efficiently than a nonfit person’s heart because genetics determines the heart’s efficiency.

b)

   A fit person’s heart may work the same as a nonfit person’s heart because genetics determines the heart’s efficiency.

c)

  A fit person’s heart works more efficiently by pumping less blood with more beats.

d)

A fit person’s heart works more efficiently by pumping more blood with fewer beats.

37.

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

a)

It helps prevent dizziness and fainting.

b)

It prevents blood from pooling in the legs.

c)

It reduces the time spend during a workout.

d)

It increases body temperature and blood flow to the working muscles.

38.

Which action is most likely to help an individual's body recover after a vigorous workout?

a)

Lie down for at least 5 minutes.

b)

Stand in place for 5 to 10 minutes.

c)

Walk or slowly jog for 5 to 10 minutes.

d)

Sit in a soft chair for at least 15 minute.

39.

What is the F.I.T.T. Principle stand for?

a)

Figuring Intensity To Training

b)

Frequency, Intensity, Time, and Type

c)

Frequency, Intensity, Temperature, Time

d)

Forever Include Terrific Training

40.

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

a)

Use the first and second fingers to count the radial pulse for 15 seconds, then multiply the number by 4.

b)

Use the thumb to count radial pulse for 15 seconds, then multiply the number by 4.

c)

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

d)

Place the first and second fingers over the carotid pulse for 15 seconds, then multiply the number by 4.

41.

What is the maximum heart rate of a 25 year old?

a)

195 bpm

b)

165 bpm

c)

200 bpm

d)

205 bpm

42.

What is the maximum heart rate of a 42 year old?

a)

148 bpm

b)

178 bpm

c)

158 bpm

d)

168 bpm

43.

How can you measure your heart rate? (select all that apply)

a)

Check your pulse

b)

Listen to your breathing rate

c)

Use an iWatch/FitBit

d)

Use a heart rate monitor

44.

What does RPE stand for?

a)

Resting percentage expert

b)

Rating of perfect exercise

c)

Recycle perfect equipment

d)

Rate of perceived exertion

45.

How do you feel when you are in the target heart rate zone?

a)
Very easy; I am sitting; I can talk with no effort.
b)

Moderate to moderately hard; I am slightly uncomfortable; I can still talk but it requires effort; I am sweating.

c)
Very difficult; no-talk zone; I can only keep up this pace for a short period.
d)
Easy; I am walking; I can talk with little effort
46.

How do you feel when you are in the maximum heart rate zone?

a)
Very easy; I am sitting; I can talk with no effort.
b)

Moderate to moderately hard; I am slightly uncomfortable; I can still talk but it requires effort; I am sweating.

c)
Very difficult; no-talk zone; I can only keep up this pace for a short period.
d)
Easy; I am walking; I can talk with little effort
47.

What is the best method of measuring heart rate while exercising?

a)

Stop exercising. Use the first and second finger to count the radial pulse for 60 seconds.

b)

Stop exercising and wait five minutes. Use the first and second finger to count the radial pulse for 15 seconds, then multiply the number by 4.

c)

Stop exercising. Use the first and second finger to count the carotid pulse for 15 seconds, then multiply the number by 4.

d)

Continue exercising. Use the first and second finger to count the radial pulse for 15 seconds, then multiply by 4.

48.
Blood leaves the right ventricle through the ___________.
a)
pulmonary trunk
b)
aorta
c)
superior vena cava
d)
coronary sinus
49.
The term that means heart contraction is ________.
a)
diastole
b)
systole
c)
tachycardia
d)
fibrillation
50.
The VOLUME of blood pumped out of a ventricle with each heartbeat is known as ________ 
a)

Heart rate

b)

Stroke volume

c)

Cardiac output

d)

Blood pressure

51.
Large blood vessels that carry blood away from the heart are called:
a)
arteries
b)
capillaries
c)
veins
d)
venae cavae
52.
Pulmonary circulation involves blood flow to and from the heart and the _______.
a)
body
b)
digestive organs
c)
brain
d)
lungs
53.

Calculate the target heart rate zone for a 25 year old.

a)

127 - 166 bpm

b)

166 - 195 bpm

c)

65 - 120 bpm

d)

145 - 185 bpm