Chapter 4: Conditioning Your Cardiorespiratory System
Study Guide
Terminology. Define the following
a. respiratory system
b. atria
c. ventricles
d. pulmonary circulation
e. systemic circulation
f. aorta
g. systolic blood pressure
h. diastolic blood pressure
i. arteries
j. veins
Three metabolic systems deliver essential energy
A. Immediate energy system
1. Used for energy the first 10 seconds:_____________
2. Used within first 30 seconds____________________
B. Next energy system is without oxygen and is called__________.
C. The energy system that kicks in after 3 minutes is
called____________________.
How does aerobic training condition the cardiorespiratory system?
A. Increases _____________________ to muscles.
B. Improves the ___________ and ____________ of oxygen.
C. Improves your body’s ability to use energy ________________.
What are the benefits of cardiorespiratory fitness?
A. Decreases your risk of disease by:
1. _______ resting heart rate
2. _______LDL
How can you assess your own cardiorespiratory fitness?
A. Define resting heart rate.
B. What are the 2 most common places to take one’s pulse?
C. Avoid using which finger when taking pulse?
Test cardiorespiratory fitness in the field/classroom
1. List the three common cardiorespiratory fitness assessments.
