Quiz #3

Question 1

What are 2 “absolute indications” for terminating an exercise test?

Answer 1

a) lightheaded, dizziness

b) angina

Question 2

What are 2 “sources of error in sub maximal prediction” (i.e. when conducting a submaximal CR exercise test?)

Answer 2

a) participants actions before testing (caffeine intake, anxiety, etc.)
b) machine failure

Question 3

Hank is 20 yrs old. At what HR should his submaximal exercise test be terminated?

Answer 3

170 bpm

Question 4

During a YMCA submax bike test, what RPM do you pedal at?

Answer 4

50 rpm

Question 5

Stage 2 of Hank’s YMCA cycle ergonometric test us at 450 kgm/min. (1.5 kg); please tell me exactly what you will do during the next 3 min. stage of this test, and exactly when you will do it; and, what will the resistance be during the 3rd stage?

Answer 5

During the next 3 min., we will have Hank continue to pedal while taking his BP @1:30 min. and again @2:30 min., recording his BP. The resistance during the 3rd stage will be 2.0 kg, as you increase by .5 kg every 3 min.

Question 6

You have been asked to assess the CR fitness of 25 employees ( ~ 40 yrs. old; basically healthy people reflective of the normal population) at a local company between 11am and 1pm next Friday. You have one helper, a van, access to their gym, and access to a park next to the company.

What CR fitness test do you choose and why?

Answer 6

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Question 7

What university did Dr. JP O’Shea (my mentor) make his career at?

Answer 7

Oregon State University