3 Aerobic Fitness Assessments done in Class correct answers 1) YMCA Cycle Ergometer
Submaximal test
2) Modified Canadian Aerobic Fitness Test (mCAFT)
3) Bruce Treadmill Test
Client friendly explanation for VO2 max correct answers Max rate you can take O2 from the
environment and transport it to the muscles so you can use it
3 points for a VO2 max definition correct answers 1) Take
2) Transport
3) Utilize
Energy for VO2 max primarily comes from metabolism of _____ correct answers Carbohydrates
Optimal way of measuring VO2 max correct answers Treadmill is about 5% higher values then
the bike
Most practical ergometer for VO2 max correct answers Cycle
6 reasons cycle ergometer is the most practical correct answers 1) Subject movement is
minimized
2) Relatively safe
3) Skill requirement is minimal
4) Workload is easily adjusted
5) Power output and work can easily be calculated
6) Can be calibrated
What test uses the largest muscle mass ? correct answers Treadmill
YMCA Cycle Ergometer Submaximal Test correct answers 3 or more 3 minute workloads on the
bike to raise HR to between 110bpm and 85% of the age predicted HR max for 2 consecutive
workloads
With CPT protocol what occurs before the client gets on the bike ? correct answers 1) Explain
purpose of the test, how it is conducted and how the test will be stopped
2) Determine the age predicated HR max and calculate 85% of the max value
3) Then 85% of HR max - 10bpm to determine termination
4) Adjust seat and handlebars
5) Prepare with a HR monitor
IMPORTANT TO TELL CLIENT IN EXAM correct answers HOW OR WHEN THE TEST
ENDS BEFORE THEY START
3 reasons to stop the test *** correct answers 1) Anytime they want to stop they have the right to