Physiology of Training Chapter 13: Medical Clearance and Exercise Prescription
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What are the components of a Medical Clearance?

  • Physical examination, ECG, and blood pressure measurement
  • Coronary artery disease (CAD) screening, physical examination, and exercise ECG (correct)
  • Coronary artery disease (CAD) screening, cholesterol test, and BMI calculation
  • Blood lipid test, lung function test, and fasting blood sugar test

    • Who are the recipients of Medical Clearance according to the text?

  • Adults over 30 with any risk factors of CAD or cardiopulmonary disease
  • Men over 50 and women over 40
  • Men over 40, women over 50, and anyone, any age, who has risk factors of CAD or cardiopulmonary disease (correct)
  • Men only, regardless of age

    • What is the principle of training known as 'overload'?

  • Training at a level beyond which the system is normally accustomed (correct)
  • Training at the same level without any progression
  • Training using only bodyweight exercises
  • Training for short durations with high intensity

    • What happens when the overload is removed in the principle of 'reversibility'?

    <p>Gains are lost</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the principle of training known as 'specificity'?

    <p>Training effect being specific to the muscle fibers involved</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the principle of 'progression' suggest regarding overload?

    <p>Overload should be increased periodically and gradually</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the principle of diminishing returns in relation to fitness?

    <p>The amount of adaptations diminish as a person gets fitter</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the ideal aerobic training volume for fitness in terms of caloric expenditure per week?

    <p>5000-6000 kcal per week</p> Signup and view all the answers

    At what intensity does most cardiovascular development occur during endurance training?

    <p>Between 50% and 85% of VO2 MAX</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is the intensity of exercise determined using the direct method for maximal Graded Exercise Test (GXT)?

    <p>By measuring VO2 and corresponding HR</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What represents a more attainable goal for a sedentary person at risk for premature chronic disease?

    <p>Adopting a moderately active lifestyle</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the components of cardiovascular endurance exercise prescription?

    <p>Intensity, mode, duration, frequency</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the goals of cardiovascular endurance exercise for middle-aged individuals?

    <p>Prevent back pain and retain muscle mass</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of training helps generate aerobic benefits through repeated bouts of short, high-intensity performance?

    <p>Aerobic interval training</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How can training intensity be monitored during exercise?

    <p>By checking pulses during exercise</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the most important component of cardiovascular endurance training?

    <p>Intensity</p> Signup and view all the answers

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