Wayground logo

Free Printable Worksheets

Font size

S
M
L
XL
Worksheets

Principle of Exercise Prescription

Total questions: 12

Worksheet time: 6mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What does the FITT principle stand for in exercise prescription?

a)

Frequency, Interval, Time, Type

b)

Frequency, Intensity, Time, Type

c)

Flexibility, Intensity, Time, Type

d)

Frequency, Intensity, Training, Type

2.

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

a)

Cardiovascular endurance

b)

Muscular strength

c)

Speed

d)

Body composition

3.

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

a)

Overload principle

b)

Specificity principle

c)

Progression principle

d)

Reversibility principle

4.

The principle of progressive overload implies that

a)

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

b)

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

c)

Exercise should be performed at maximal effort at all times.

d)

Training should be stopped as soon as discomfort is felt.

5.

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

a)

1-2 days per week

b)

3-5 days per week

c)

5-7 days per week

d)

Every day

6.

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

a)

To increase muscular strength

b)

To prepare the body for exercise

c)

To measure baseline fitness levels

d)

To reach maximum heart rate

7.

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

a)

HRmax= 220-age

Fox

b)

HRmax= 208 -(0.7 x age)

Tanaka

c)

HRmax= 216.6 - (0.84 x age)

Astrand

d)

HRmax= 207 - (0.7 x age)

Gellish

8.

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

a)

Group A

b)

Group B

c)

Group C

d)

Group D

9.

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

a)

caloric expenditure (kcal/min)

b)

percentages of heart rate reserve (HRR)

c)

absolute oxygen uptake (mL/min)

d)

metabolic equivalents (METs)

10.

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

a)

150 mins/ week of moderate intensity exercise

b)

75 mins/ week of vigorous intensity exercise

c)

Flexibility exercise at least 3x/week

d)

Strengthening exercise two sessions/ week

11.

Which below are the cardioprotective effects of habitual physical activity and exercise training?

a)

Anti-thrombotic

b)

Anti-arrhythmic

c)

Anti-ischemic

d)

Anti-artherosclerotic

12.

Which of the below clinical characteristics is NOT associated with exercise related cardiac events?

a)

Dysrhythmia on heavy exertion

b)

Rest or unstable angina pectoris

c)

Multiple myocardial infarctions

d)

Impaired left ventricular function (ejection fraction <35%)