Pulse Counts and Threshold of Training Concepts
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What is the threshold of training?

  • The minimum amount of physical activity necessary to produce benefits (correct)
  • The maximum amount of physical activity needed to see benefits
  • The point where physical activity becomes counterproductive
  • The ideal amount of physical activity for beginners

Which artery is often easier to locate and use for pulse counts?

  • Femoral artery
  • Radial artery (correct)
  • Carotid artery
  • Brachial artery

What is Rate of Perceived Exertion (RPE) used for?

  • To assess flexibility
  • To monitor muscle strength
  • To check blood oxygen levels
  • To measure the intensity of exercise based on how you feel (correct)

In the FITT Principle, what does Pacing refer to?

<p>The rate or speed of doing physical activities (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What range on the Rate of Perceived Exertion (RPE) scale indicates very, very hard effort?

<p>17-20 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the target zone for aerobic activity signify?

<p>It spans from the threshold of training to where physical activity becomes counterproductive (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the excessive loss of water from the body during physical activity?

<p>Dehydration (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which sensation is associated with a desire for liquids and signifies the need for proper hydration?

<p>Thirst (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the suggested amount of fluid intake every 15 minutes to offset fluid losses during physical activities?

<p>$150 to $250ml (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which condition refers to the detrimental impact of excessive training and physical activity?

<p>Overexertion (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the body's natural response during moderate to vigorous physical activities to regulate temperature?

<p>Perspiration (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is maintaining water balance important during exercise?

<p>To prevent dehydration and maintain performance (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What can individuals do to measure the intensity of their physical activity?

<p>Talk during the activity but not sing (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a sign of engaging in a vigorous intensity activity?

<p>Being unable to say more than a few words without taking a breath (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is monitoring effort important in physical activities for health and fitness improvements?

<p>To know if you are reaching at least a moderate intensity level (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of sustaining moderate to vigorous intensity in physical activity?

<p>To ensure the body is challenged (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which physiological indicator reflects the effort placed on the heart based on physical demands?

<p>Heart Rate (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'heart rate' refer to?

<p>Number of times your heart beats per minute (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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