Q: Which equation would you use to estimate your target heart rate for aerobic exercise using the FITT principle?

$$\text{Target Heart Rate} = (220 - \text{age}) \times 0.85$$

Question 1

Which principle of physical training explains why two people following the same exercise program may experience different results?

Accepted Answer

Individuality

Question 2

A runner increases their weekly mileage by 10% every two weeks to prepare for a marathon. Which principle of physical training is being applied?

Accepted Answer

Progressive Overload

Question 3

According to the FITT principle, which variable would you adjust to increase the number of days per week you exercise?

Accepted Answer

Frequency

Question 4

A swimmer practices explosive starts by doing box jumps twice a week. Which principle of physical training is this an example of?

Accepted Answer

Specificity

Question 5

If a person stops exercising for several weeks and loses some of their fitness gains, which principle does this illustrate?

Accepted Answer

Reversibility

Question 6

Which of the following best describes the 'Intensity' component of the FITT principle for cardiorespiratory fitness?

Accepted Answer

How hard you exercise, often measured as a percentage of maximum heart rate

Question 7

A basketball player has not practiced or played in 12 weeks due to injury. According to the principles of physical training, what is most likely to happen to their fitness level?

Accepted Answer

It will decrease due to reversibility

Question 8

Which equation would you use to estimate your target heart rate for aerobic exercise using the FITT principle?

Accepted Answer

$$	ext{Target Heart Rate} = (220 - 	ext{age}) 	imes 0.85$$

Question 9

Samuel is a 40-year-old who wants to improve his cardiorespiratory fitness. Which of the following is closest to his target heart rate at 85% intensity?

Accepted Answer

$$171\ 	ext{bpm}$$

Question 10

Which principle of physical training is most important for an athlete who wants to improve performance in a specific sport?

Accepted Answer

Specificity

Question 11

A person increases both the weight and number of repetitions in their strength training program every two weeks. Which principle is being applied?

Accepted Answer

Progressive Overload

Question 12

Which of the following best illustrates the 'Type' component of the FITT principle?

Accepted Answer

Jogging instead of cycling for aerobic exercise

Question 13

Nicholas and Benjamin are both training for a powerlifting competition. Nicholas has made greater improvements in strength and endurance despite following the same program. Which principle explains this difference?

Accepted Answer

Individuality

Question 14

Which of the following is NOT a component of the FITT principle?

Accepted Answer

Technique

Question 15

A person who only trains their upper body but wants to improve their running performance is violating which principle?

Accepted Answer

Specificity

Question 16

If a person increases the duration of their aerobic workouts from 20 minutes to 40 minutes, which FITT variable are they changing?

Accepted Answer

Time

Question 17

Which principle of physical training is most relevant when designing a program for someone with a chronic health condition?

Accepted Answer

Individuality

Question 18

A person who stops resistance training for several months and notices a decrease in muscle mass is experiencing which principle?

Accepted Answer

Reversibility

Question 19

Which of the following best describes the 'Progressive Overload' principle?

Accepted Answer

Gradually increasing the amount of physical stress placed on the body

Question 20

A person alternates between running, cycling, and swimming each week to improve overall fitness. Which FITT variable are they primarily changing?

Accepted Answer

Type

Principles of Physical Training and the FITT Principle

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