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Underweight is classified as a body mass index (BMI) of ________ ? d d d d d d d d d d d
A. <19.9 kg*m2
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B. <18.5 kg*m2
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C. <24.9 kg*m2
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D. <20.5 kg*m2 -
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B
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When measuring regional body circumstances, an average of duplicate measures is used
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provided that those measurements do not differ by more than ________.
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A. 3 mmd d
B. 10 mm
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C. 5 mmd d
D. 12 mm -
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C
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Which of the following represents the demarcation point of a very high health risk for young
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women when using waist-to-hip ratio (WHR) ?
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A. >0.86
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B. >0.95
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C. >1.00
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D. >1.03 -
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A
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Which of the following is accepted as the criterion measure of cardiorespiratory fitness?
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A. Field test performace
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B. Maximal volume of oxygen consumed per unit time (VO2max)
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C. Body fat percentage
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D. Maximal heart rate (HRmax) -
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B
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When estimating VO2max using the YMCA cycle ergometer protocol, which of the
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following best describes the relationship between heart rate (HR) > 110 bpm and 85% age-
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predicted HRmax or 70% heart rate reserve (HRR)?
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A. Logarithmic
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B. Inverse
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C. Curvilinear
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D. Linear -
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D
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Which of the following variables is unique to the Rockport One-Mile Fitness Walking Test's
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regression equation to estimate VO2max? d d d d
A. Age d
B. HR d
C. Gender
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,D. Body mass -
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C
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What is the suggested work rate for a deconditioned, female individual performing the
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Astrand-Rhyming cycle ergometer protocol? d d d
A. 150 or 300 kg*m*min-1 (25 or 50 W)
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B. 300 or 450 kg*m*min-1 (50 or 75 W)
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C. 450 or 600 kg*m*min-1 (75 or 100 W)
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D. 600 or 900 kg*m*min-1 (100 or 150 W) -
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B
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The Queens College Step Test is performed for how long?
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A. 45 sd d
B. 90 sd d
C. 3 min
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D. 5 min -
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C
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Which of the following is not a general category for clinical exercise testing?
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A. Prognosis
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B. Implementation
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C. Evaluation
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D. Diagnosis -
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B
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Which of the following is considered the "gold standard" to objectively measure exercise
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capacity?
A. Maximal exercise test using indirect calorimetry
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B. Submaximal exercise test using hemodynamic responses
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C. Physical exam
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D. Walk/run field test -
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A
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Whose legal responsibility is it to supervise the clinical exercise laboratory and interpret all
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clinical exercise testing results in a diagnostic setting?
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A. The test administrator
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B. The clinical exercise physiologist
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C. The on-call physician assistant
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D. The supervising physician -
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D
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Which of the following graded exercise protocols is most widely used in the United States in
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a clinical setting?
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A. Bruce treadmill protocol
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B. Queens College Step Test
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C. Astrand-Rhyming cycle ergometer test
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D. All are used equally -
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A
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, HR, blood pressure (BP), and electrocardiogram (ECG) should be recorded regularly during
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the clinical exercise test and through at least ________ of recovery.
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A. 90 sd d
B. 3 min
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C. 6 min
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D. 10 min -
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C
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The normal HR response to incremental exercise is to increase workloads at an HR of
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________ per 1 metabolic equivalent (MET). d d d d d
A. 10 bpm
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B. 5 bpm
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C. 20 bpm
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D. 15 bpm -
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A
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The purpose of the cool-down period following an exercise session includes all of the
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following except ________. d d
A. Gradual recovery HR
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B. Gradual recovery of BP
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C. Improvement in range of motion (ROM)
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D. Removal of metabolic end products -
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C
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What is the frequency of combined aerobic exercise recommended for most adults?
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A. 5-7 d*wk-1
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B. 4-6 d*wk-1
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C. 3-5 d*wk-1
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D. 1-3 d*wk-1 -
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C
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Which of the following percentages of HRR would classifiy as "moderate" aerobic exercise
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intensity?
A. 34% d
B. 52% d
C. 65% d
D. 91% -
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B
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Which of the following methods is not recommended for estimating exercise intensity for
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exercise prescription (Ex Rx)? d d d
A. HRR d
B. Oxygen uptake reserve (VO2R)
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C. Ventilatory threshold (VT)
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D. Maximum heart rate percentage (%HRmax) -
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D
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What is the minimum recommended target volume for energy expenditure (EE) to promote
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overall health and well-being in an Ex Rx?
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A. 500-1,000 MET-min*wk-1
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Questions With Answers [Verified] d d d
Underweight is classified as a body mass index (BMI) of ________ ? d d d d d d d d d d d
A. <19.9 kg*m2
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B. <18.5 kg*m2
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C. <24.9 kg*m2
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D. <20.5 kg*m2 -
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B
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When measuring regional body circumstances, an average of duplicate measures is used
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provided that those measurements do not differ by more than ________.
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A. 3 mmd d
B. 10 mm
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C. 5 mmd d
D. 12 mm -
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C
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Which of the following represents the demarcation point of a very high health risk for young
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women when using waist-to-hip ratio (WHR) ?
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A. >0.86
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B. >0.95
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C. >1.00
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D. >1.03 -
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A
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Which of the following is accepted as the criterion measure of cardiorespiratory fitness?
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A. Field test performace
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B. Maximal volume of oxygen consumed per unit time (VO2max)
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C. Body fat percentage
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D. Maximal heart rate (HRmax) -
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B
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When estimating VO2max using the YMCA cycle ergometer protocol, which of the
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following best describes the relationship between heart rate (HR) > 110 bpm and 85% age-
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predicted HRmax or 70% heart rate reserve (HRR)?
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A. Logarithmic
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B. Inverse
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C. Curvilinear
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D. Linear -
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D
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Which of the following variables is unique to the Rockport One-Mile Fitness Walking Test's
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regression equation to estimate VO2max? d d d d
A. Age d
B. HR d
C. Gender
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,D. Body mass -
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C
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What is the suggested work rate for a deconditioned, female individual performing the
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Astrand-Rhyming cycle ergometer protocol? d d d
A. 150 or 300 kg*m*min-1 (25 or 50 W)
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B. 300 or 450 kg*m*min-1 (50 or 75 W)
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C. 450 or 600 kg*m*min-1 (75 or 100 W)
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D. 600 or 900 kg*m*min-1 (100 or 150 W) -
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B
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The Queens College Step Test is performed for how long?
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A. 45 sd d
B. 90 sd d
C. 3 min
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D. 5 min -
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C
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Which of the following is not a general category for clinical exercise testing?
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A. Prognosis
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B. Implementation
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C. Evaluation
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D. Diagnosis -
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B
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Which of the following is considered the "gold standard" to objectively measure exercise
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capacity?
A. Maximal exercise test using indirect calorimetry
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B. Submaximal exercise test using hemodynamic responses
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C. Physical exam
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D. Walk/run field test -
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A
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Whose legal responsibility is it to supervise the clinical exercise laboratory and interpret all
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clinical exercise testing results in a diagnostic setting?
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A. The test administrator
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B. The clinical exercise physiologist
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C. The on-call physician assistant
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D. The supervising physician -
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D
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Which of the following graded exercise protocols is most widely used in the United States in
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a clinical setting?
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A. Bruce treadmill protocol
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B. Queens College Step Test
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C. Astrand-Rhyming cycle ergometer test
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D. All are used equally -
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A
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, HR, blood pressure (BP), and electrocardiogram (ECG) should be recorded regularly during
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the clinical exercise test and through at least ________ of recovery.
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A. 90 sd d
B. 3 min
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C. 6 min
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D. 10 min -
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C
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The normal HR response to incremental exercise is to increase workloads at an HR of
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________ per 1 metabolic equivalent (MET). d d d d d
A. 10 bpm
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B. 5 bpm
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C. 20 bpm
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D. 15 bpm -
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A
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The purpose of the cool-down period following an exercise session includes all of the
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following except ________. d d
A. Gradual recovery HR
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B. Gradual recovery of BP
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C. Improvement in range of motion (ROM)
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D. Removal of metabolic end products -
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C
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What is the frequency of combined aerobic exercise recommended for most adults?
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A. 5-7 d*wk-1
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B. 4-6 d*wk-1
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C. 3-5 d*wk-1
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D. 1-3 d*wk-1 -
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C
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Which of the following percentages of HRR would classifiy as "moderate" aerobic exercise
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intensity?
A. 34% d
B. 52% d
C. 65% d
D. 91% -
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B
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Which of the following methods is not recommended for estimating exercise intensity for
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exercise prescription (Ex Rx)? d d d
A. HRR d
B. Oxygen uptake reserve (VO2R)
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C. Ventilatory threshold (VT)
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D. Maximum heart rate percentage (%HRmax) -
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D
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What is the minimum recommended target volume for energy expenditure (EE) to promote
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overall health and well-being in an Ex Rx?
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A. 500-1,000 MET-min*wk-1
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