Write Up Instructions
Discussion Questions (10 points)
1.
Rating your Cardiorespiratory Fitness (4 points)
Record your VO
2max
scores and the corresponding fitness rating in the table below.
You must include the 3-minute step test and 1 other CRF test for comparison.
Peak VO
2
Cardiorespiratory Fitness Rating
1 mile walk test
3-minutes step test
1.5 mile run-walk test
CRF rating table:
Women
Very Poor
Poor
Fair
Good
Excellent
Superior
18-29
Below 31.6
31.6-35.4
35.5-39.4
39.5-43.9
44.0-50.1
Above 50.1
30-39
Below 29.9
29.9-33.7
33.8-36.7
36.8-40.9
41.0-46.8
Above 46.8
Men
Very Poor
Poor
Fair
Good
Excellent
Superior
18-29
Below 38.1
38.1-42.1
42.2-45.6
45.7-51
51.1-56.1
Above 56.1
30-39
Below 36.7
36.7-40.9
41.0-44.3
44.4-48.8
48.9-54.2
Above 54.2
1.
Are the Peak VO
2
scores consistent between each test? Give two reasons why you think the Peak VO
2
values would be the same or different depending on the test selected. Hint: specificity will impact HR response. (4 points)
2.
Explain how your genetics/environment would impact your Peak VO
2 scores and rating? Provide 2
examples and describe the positive/negative impact. (4 points)
3.
Create a 4-week exercise/physical activity plan that could improve or maintain your cardiorespiratory fitness. Your plan must identify and describe each of the F.I.T.T.VP. components
over 4-weeks. (13 points). A helpful supplemental reading is posted in discussion 2.
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