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Exercise Testing and Prescription Exam
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What is the primary goal of exercise prescription?✔✔ To improve health, fitness, and performance safely and effectively.
Which principle ensures that training is specific to the goal or sport?✔✔ Specificity.
What is the term for gradually increasing the intensity, duration, or frequency of exercise?✔✔ Progressive overload.
Which component of fitness involves the ability of the heart and lungs to supply oxygen during activity?✔✔ Cardiorespiratory endurance.
What is the recommended frequency for moderate aerobic exercise per week?✔✔ At least 5 days per week.
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What does FITT stand for in exercise prescription?✔✔ Frequency, Intensity, Time, and Type.
What is the best way to measure exercise intensity during cardiovascular training without equipment?✔✔ The Talk Test.
What scale is used to measure perceived exertion during exercise?✔✔ Borg Rating of Perceived Exertion (RPE) Scale.
What RPE range is considered moderate intensity?✔✔ 12–14 on the Borg scale.
Which component of an exercise session helps reduce injury risk by increasing blood flow?✔✔ Warm-up.
How long should a typical cool-down last after moderate aerobic exercise?✔✔ 5 to 10 minutes.
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