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HMS, BM EQ-Bank 281 MC

A basketball player is designing an anaerobic training program based on the FITT principle. Which of the following represents the most appropriate application of the principle for this athlete?

  1. Training 5-6 days per week at 40-50% of maximum heart rate for 60 minutes of continuous jogging
  2. Training 3-4 days per week at 80-90% of maximum heart rate for 20-30 seconds with 60-90 second rest periods
  3. Training 2 days per week at 60-70% of maximum heart rate for 45 minutes of cycling
  4. Training 1 day per week at 95-100% of maximum heart rate for 3 minutes of continuous sprinting
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\(B\)

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  • B is correct: Appropriate frequency, high intensity, short intervals with adequate rest for anaerobic training.

Other Options:

  • A is incorrect: Low intensity continuous training develops aerobic not anaerobic capacity.
  • C is incorrect: Low frequency/intensity; continuous cycling targets aerobic systems.
  • D is incorrect: Once weekly insufficient; 3-minute sprints not sustainable.