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What is the unit used to measure the energy expended by individuals engaging in physical activity or exercise?
What is the unit used to measure the energy expended by individuals engaging in physical activity or exercise?
- Calories
- Oxygen in mL consumed per kg of bodyweight per minute
- METS
- Kilocalorie (correct)
How is 1 MET defined?
How is 1 MET defined?
- Energy expended during jogging
- Energy expended at rest (in sitting) (correct)
- Energy expended while cycling uphill
- Energy expended while walking up stairs
Which activity falls under the category of mid-activity with MET values between 4-6?
Which activity falls under the category of mid-activity with MET values between 4-6?
- Running
- Skipping
- Cycling (Moderate) (correct)
- Cycling (Vigorous)
What is the range of MET minutes per week recommended by WHO guidelines for most health gains achieved?
What is the range of MET minutes per week recommended by WHO guidelines for most health gains achieved?
How is energy expenditure measured in METs?
How is energy expenditure measured in METs?
Which activity is classified as a heavy activity with MET values between 7-8?
Which activity is classified as a heavy activity with MET values between 7-8?
What is the main difference between muscular endurance and aerobic endurance?
What is the main difference between muscular endurance and aerobic endurance?
Which type of muscle fibers are characterized by high resistance to fatigue and a lot of oxygen supply?
Which type of muscle fibers are characterized by high resistance to fatigue and a lot of oxygen supply?
What is the main energy system associated with Type II A muscle fibers?
What is the main energy system associated with Type II A muscle fibers?
Which muscle type has a higher twitch rate and larger diameter compared to Type II A muscle fibers?
Which muscle type has a higher twitch rate and larger diameter compared to Type II A muscle fibers?
What is the main characteristic that distinguishes postural muscles from other muscle types?
What is the main characteristic that distinguishes postural muscles from other muscle types?
Which muscle fiber type has slower contraction rates and smaller diameters compared to Type II A muscle fibers?
Which muscle fiber type has slower contraction rates and smaller diameters compared to Type II A muscle fibers?
What is the main consequence of deconditioning after 2 weeks?
What is the main consequence of deconditioning after 2 weeks?
Which type of athletes experience more detraining according to the text?
Which type of athletes experience more detraining according to the text?
What physiological change is associated with the reattainment of strength when an athlete returns to training?
What physiological change is associated with the reattainment of strength when an athlete returns to training?
How does the FITT method affect the reliance on phosphocreatine and ATP in skeletal muscles?
How does the FITT method affect the reliance on phosphocreatine and ATP in skeletal muscles?
How is overload increased according to the text?
How is overload increased according to the text?
What factor determines the appropriate intensity of exercise according to the text?
What factor determines the appropriate intensity of exercise according to the text?
What is the recommended frequency for aerobic capacity training according to ASCA guidelines?
What is the recommended frequency for aerobic capacity training according to ASCA guidelines?
What is the intensity range recommended for aerobic interval training?
What is the intensity range recommended for aerobic interval training?
What does the term 'Rate of Perceived Exertion (RPE)' refer to in exercise physiology?
What does the term 'Rate of Perceived Exertion (RPE)' refer to in exercise physiology?
How should the intensity of an activity be adjusted for clients based on 'specificity' according to the text?
How should the intensity of an activity be adjusted for clients based on 'specificity' according to the text?
What is the purpose of using the 'Talk Test' according to ACSM recommendations?
What is the purpose of using the 'Talk Test' according to ACSM recommendations?
Why is it more important for aerobic activities to be time-dependent rather than day-dependent?
Why is it more important for aerobic activities to be time-dependent rather than day-dependent?
What is the general optimal heart rate range for a session?
What is the general optimal heart rate range for a session?
How does greater intensity affect the duration of work?
How does greater intensity affect the duration of work?
What does specificity of training refer to?
What does specificity of training refer to?
How should progression in an aerobic endurance exercise program initially be managed?
How should progression in an aerobic endurance exercise program initially be managed?
Which training method involves the interaction of aerobic and anaerobic ATP production?
Which training method involves the interaction of aerobic and anaerobic ATP production?
What is the most effective way to improve endurance according to the text?
What is the most effective way to improve endurance according to the text?
