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Maximal Oxygen Consumption (VO2 Max) Quiz


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Running produces the greatest VO2 max values compared to cycling and arm ergometry

A. TRUE

B. FALSE


Absolute VO2 Max is good to use with weight-bearing activities such as running

A. TRUE

B. FALSE


With a higher VO2 Max a person can exercise:

A. At a higher intensity for a shorter period of time

B. At a lower intensity for a longer period of time

C. At a higher intensity for a longer period of time

D. At a lower intensity for a shorter period of time


Increases in VO2 Max will be greatest in someone who is:

A. Highly Trained

B. Moderately Trained

C. Lightly Trained

D. Untrained


Identify which type of VO2 Max takes into account an athletes body mass

A. Absolute VO2 Max

B. Relative VO2 Max


Anaerobic non-interval training is likely to have little effect on VO2 Max

A. TRUE

B. FALSE


Someone who frequently engages in endurance training will experience physiological adaptations such as an increase in cardiac output

A. TRUE

B. FALSE


Exercise that isolates a specific muscle group will cause a greater increase in VO2 Max

A. TRUE

B. FALSE


An increase in Cardiac Output & Strove Volume brought about by long-term training would:

A. Increase VO2 Max

B. Decrease VO2 Max

C. Help VO2 Max to remain stable


In general VO2 Max increases with maturation – yet it is also heavily dependent on physical activity levels & lifestyle

A. TRUE

B. FALSE


Arm ergometry produces greater VO2 max values compared to running

A. TRUE

B. FALSE


Cycling produces greater VO2 max values compared to arm ergometry

A. TRUE

B. FALSE


Aerobic training is likely to cause a greater increase in VO2 Max in those who are more trained

A. TRUE

B. FALSE


Maximal Oxygen Consumption (VO2 Max) – Maximum volume of oxygen inhaled and used per minute

A. TRUE

B. FALSE


Cycling produces greater VO2 max values compared to running

A. TRUE

B. FALSE


VO2 Max begins to decline:

A. In late childhood

B. In adolescence

C. In young adulthood

D. After maturation


Athletes have a greater VO2 Max potential in comparison to non-athletes

A. TRUE

B. FALSE


Someone who frequently engages in endurance training will experience physiological adaptations such as an increase in resting heart rate

A. TRUE

B. FALSE


Absolute VO2 Max values are considerably lower in females when comparing them to males of the same age

A. TRUE

B. FALSE


Females generally have smaller heart, lungs & blood volume

A. TRUE

B. FALSE


High-intensity interval training can help to improve VO2 Max

A. TRUE

B. FALSE


Maximal Oxygen Consumption (VO2 Max) – The maximum volume of blood used per minute

A. TRUE

B. FALSE




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