Fitness tests

Question 1

Work definition

Answer 1

product of force x distance

Question 2

Poor running economy requires

Answer 2

higher VO2max at any given speed

Question 3

Primary criterion for identification athlete VO2max

Answer 3

plateau in VO2 despite increasing work rate

Question 4

Basic research

Answer 4

systematic study of fundamental topics in biology

Question 5

Translational research

Answer 5

‘bench-to-beside’ application of research findings

Question 6

Applied research

Answer 6

studies designed to solve practical problems (evidence-based practice)

Question 7

Human physiology

Answer 7

science of how humans function in an integrated way
basis for many biological and clinical sciences
holistic discipline
individual components interconnected

Question 8

Experimental research

Answer 8

involves the manipulation of experimental variables

Question 9

Scientific method

Answer 9

systematic approach used to test hypotheses

Question 10

Output of exercise

Answer 10

work and power

use an cycle or rowing ergometer/motorised treadmill

Question 11

Instruments to monitor physiological response to exercise

Answer 11

gas analysis e.g., Douglas Bag
lactate analysis for blood conc
heart rate monitor
electrocardiograph

Question 12

Power

Answer 12

amount of work performed per unit of time

Question 13

Net efficiency

Answer 13

ratio of work output divided by energy expenditure above rest

Question 14

Direct calorimetry

Answer 14

measure of metabolic rate via heat production

Question 15

Relative VO2

Answer 15

oxygen consumed per kg of body mass

Question 16

MET (metabolic equivalent)

Answer 16

unit of resting metabolic rate

Question 17

Running economy

Answer 17

oxygen uptake at specific running speed

Question 18

Oxygen consumption (VO2)

Answer 18

amount of oxygen used by the body

Question 19

Indirect calorimetry

Answer 19

measure of metabolic rate via VO2

Question 20

Renal

Answer 20

Conserves water; contributes to maintenance of body pH

Question 21

Integumentary

Answer 21

involved in heat loss from body

Question 22

Endocrine

Answer 22

supports circulation control and regulates metabolism

Question 23

Alimentary

Answer 23

water and nutrient intake

Question 24

Cardiorespiratory fitness

Answer 24

interactions between heart and lungs that maximise performance and recovery

beep test
VO2 max test

Question 25

Higher VO2 max

Answer 25

greater ability to sustain aerobic work at higher intensity for longer

Question 26

Secondary criteria VO2 max achieved

Answer 26

1. reach age-predicted max HR
2. achieve blood lactate conc of 8mmol/L or higher
3. attaining RER 1.15 or higher
4. verification test

Question 27

VO2max endurance athlete

Answer 27

females = 60+
males = 70+

Question 28

Fractional utilisation

Answer 28

ability to sustain high % VO2max without fatiguing
determined by lactate threshold
predictor for long distance events

Question 29

Anaerobic capacity

Answer 29

ability to produce, tolerate and sustain max/supramax work rate through anaerobic energy production