Chapter 8 - Cardiorespiratory Fitness Training

Question 1

the ability of the circulatory and respiratory systems to supple oxygen-rich blood to skeletal muscles during sustained physical activities

Answer 1

cardiorespiratory fitness

Question 2

cardiorespiratory training programs that systematically progress clients through various stages to achieve optimal levels of physiological, physical, and performance adaptations by placing stress on the cardiorespiratory system

Answer 2

integrated cardiorespiratory training

Question 3

low-intensity exercise consisting of movements that do not necessarily relate to the more intense exercise that is to follow

Answer 3

general warm-up

Question 4

low-intensity exercises consisting of movement that mimic those that will be included in the more intense exercise that is to follow

Answer 4

specific warm-up

Question 5

the number of training sessions in a given timeframe

Answer 5

frequency

Question 6

the level of demand that a given activity places on the body

Answer 6

intensity

Question 7

the highest rate of oxygen transport and utilization achieved at maximal physical exertion

Answer 7

maximal oxygen consumption

Question 8

the difference between resting and maximal oxygen consumption

Answer 8

oxygen uptake reserve

Question 9

the point during graded exercise in which ventilation increases disproportionately to oxygen uptake, signifying a switch from predominately aerobic energy production to anaerobic energy production

Answer 9

ventilatory threshold

Question 10

the length of time an individual is engaged in a given activity

Answer 10

time

Question 11

the type of mode of physical activity in which an individual is engaged

Answer 11

type

Question 12

the amount of pleasure derived from performing a physical activity

Answer 12

enjoyment

Question 13

excessive frequency, volume, or intensity of training, resulting in fatigue (which is also caused by a lack of proper rest and recovery)

Answer 13

overtraining