PHED 1164 Exam Questions with 100%
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The cardiorespiratory system consists of the _________, the _________ and the ___________
system. - ANSWER heart; blood vessels; respiratory
Systole occurs when the heart ___________. Diastole is when the heart _________. - ANSWER
contracts; relaxes
_________ carry blood to the heart while _________ carry blood away from the heart. -
ANSWER veins; arteries
A typical resting blood pressure in a healthy adult is __________ systolic and __________
diastolic. - ANSWER 120/80
Name the six broad benefits of cardiorespiratory endurance exercise. - ANSWER improved
cardiorespiratory functioning, improved cellular metabolism, reduced risk of chronic disease,
better control of body fat, improved immune function, improved psychological and
emotional well-being
The best quantitative overall measure of the capacity of the cardiorespiratory system is
_________________. - ANSWER maximal oxygen consumption, expressed as VO₂max (the
amount of oxygen the body uses when a person reaches his or her maximum ability to supply
oxygen during exercise)
The _________ pulse is felt for under the angle of the jaw while the __________ pulse is felt on
the wrist just under the thumb. - ANSWER carotid; radial
, What is the formula for determining your target heart rate zone? - ANSWER subtract your age
from 220 and take 65-90% of that
The FITT formula for cardiorespiratory endurance: - ANSWER F: 150 min of moderate, 75 min of
vigorous. I: moderate to vigorous. T: 20-60 min/day. T: rhythmic/repetitive
Give the benefits of a warm-up period before exercising. - ANSWER raises temperature
which makes muscles work better, gives body time to redirect blood to active muscles, gives
heart time to adapt, spreads fluid through joints
A cool-down should last at least until your heart rate drops below _____ beats per minute. -
ANSWER 100
Give the benefits of a cool-down after exercising. - ANSWER returns the body to a resting state,
maintains blood flow to the heart and brain, redirects blood away from working areas,
prevents dizziness
_____________ with symptoms of hot flushed skin, red face, chills, very high or very low blood
pressure, confusion, erratic behavior, convulsions, or loss of consciousness is considered
a medical emergency. - ANSWER heatstroke
Define muscular strength. - ANSWER The amount of force a muscle can produce with a
single maximum effort.
Define muscular endurance. - ANSWER The ability of a muscle to remain contracted or to
contract repeatedly for a long period of time.
Strength training increases the size and number of ___________ resulting in larger individual
muscle fibers. - ANSWER myofibrils
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