CAT Cardiovascular Training Principles 1 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: What does the acronym FITT stand for in exercise programming?
- Frequency, Intensity, Time, Type (Correct answer)
- Fitness, Interval, Training, Tempo
- Function, Intensity, Tempo, Training
- Frequency, Interval, Time, Technique
Correct answer: Frequency, Intensity, Time, Type
FITT stands for Frequency, Intensity, Time, and Type — the four variables used to design and modify exercise programs.
Question 2: The aerobic energy system primarily relies on which fuel sources during low-to-moderate intensity exercise?
- Creatine phosphate only
- Glycogen only
- Fat and carbohydrates (Correct answer)
- Protein and fat
Correct answer: Fat and carbohydrates
The aerobic system uses both fat and carbohydrates as fuel, with fat being more predominant at lower intensities when sufficient oxygen is available.
Question 3: According to ACSM guidelines, what is the recommended minimum number of days per week for moderate-intensity cardiovascular exercise?
- 1-2 days
- 3-5 days (Correct answer)
- 6-7 days
- 2-3 days
Correct answer: 3-5 days
ACSM recommends at least 3-5 days per week of moderate-intensity cardiovascular exercise for health and fitness benefits.
Question 4: Which formula is most commonly used to estimate maximum heart rate (MHR)?
- 208 - (0.7 × age)
- 220 - age (Correct answer)
- 200 - (0.5 × age)
- 215 - age
Correct answer: 220 - age
The traditional formula '220 minus age' is the most widely used estimation of maximum heart rate taught in fitness certifications.
Question 5: The term 'aerobic' literally means:
- Without oxygen
- With oxygen (Correct answer)
- Maximum effort
- Short duration
Correct answer: With oxygen
Aerobic means 'with oxygen,' referring to energy production pathways that require oxygen to generate ATP efficiently.
Question 6: What is the primary training benefit of steady-state cardiovascular exercise?
- Maximal muscle hypertrophy
- Improved aerobic endurance and fat utilization (Correct answer)
- Increased anaerobic capacity
- Maximum strength gains
Correct answer: Improved aerobic endurance and fat utilization
Steady-state cardio trains the aerobic energy system, improving endurance and the body's ability to utilize fat as a fuel source over extended periods.
Question 7: Which of the following is NOT a component of the FITT principle?
- Frequency
- Flexibility (Correct answer)
- Intensity
- Time
Correct answer: Flexibility
The FITT principle stands for Frequency, Intensity, Time, and Type — flexibility is a fitness component but not part of this acronym.
CAT Cardiovascular Training Principles 1
What does the acronym FITT stand for in exercise programming?