1. Perceived exertion (RPE) scale - Measures the feelings caused by your exertion
2. Frequency - How often you perform aerobic activity.
3. Duration - The amount of time spent at each aerobic session
The amount of time spent at each aerobic session
Measures the feelings caused by your exertion
How often you perform aerobic activity.
Perceived exertion (RPE) scale Frequency Duration
2. Frequency - How often you perform aerobic activity.
3. Duration - The amount of time spent at each aerobic session
Directions: Match the term with the correct phrase it corresponds to, by filling in the blank with the letter of the correct phrase.
Phrases
A. How often you perform aerobic activity.
B. Biking, jogging, running, swimming, cross-country skiing, basketball, jumping rope, and roller-skating
C. The percentage of your maximum heart rate that is achieved during the workout.
D. The amount of time spent at each aerobic session
E. Measures the feelings caused by your exertion
Intensity
Directions: Match the term with the correct phrase it corresponds to, by filling in the blank with the letter of the correct phrase.
Phrases
A. How often you perform aerobic activity.
B. Biking, jogging, running, swimming, cross-country skiing, basketball, jumping rope, and roller-skating
C. The percentage of your maximum heart rate that is achieved during the workout.
D. The amount of time spent at each aerobic session
E. Measures the feelings caused by your exertion
Aerobic activities
How do you determine your target heart rate?
(1 point)
To determine your maximum heart rate, subtract your age from 120, then multiply this number by 0.60 for the low end of your target heart range and by
0.90 for the higher range.
To determine your maximum heart rate, subtract your age from 220, then multiply this number by 0.25 for the low end of your target heart range and by
0.90 for the higher range.
To determine your maximum heart rate, subtract your age from 220, then multiply this number by 0.50 for the low end of your target heart range and by
1 for the higher range.
To determine your maximum heart rate, subtract your age from 220, then multiply this number by 0.60 for the low end of your target heart range and by
0.90 for the higher range.
Failure to __________ after exercising may result in dizziness or sudden fainting.
(1 point)
warm-up
cool-down
stretch
rest
What is the frequency of aerobic exercise suggested by The American College of Sports Medicine?
(1 point)
at least once a week
1-3 days a week
3-5 days a week
5-7 days a week
Excessive aerobic exercising can lead to
(1 point)
heart disease
excessive fatigue and overtraining
insomnia
depression
Three important factors affect an aerobic workout
(1 point)
overload, progression, and frequency
overload, frequency, and duration
intensity, duration, and speed
frequency, duration, and intensity
Which is a measure of how well your cardiorespiratory system is functioning?
(1 point)
blood pressure
temperature
endurance
pulse
Which is a myth about exercising?
(1 point)
Muscle tissue weighs more than fat.
You will lose weight if you do aerobic exercises.
You can exercise any time of the day.
You can exercise too much