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HMS, TIP 2020 HSC 20 MC

An athlete participated in an 8-week training program.

The table shows the physiological adaptations for the athlete at the completion of the training program.

\begin{array} {|l|l|}
\hline
\rule{0pt}{2.5ex}\ \ \ \ \textit{Physiological adaptation}\ \ \rule[-1ex]{0pt}{0pt} & \ \ \ \textit{Results for the athlete}\\
\hline
\rule{0pt}{2.5ex}\text{Resting heart rate}\rule[-1ex]{0pt}{0pt} & \text{Decreased}\\
\hline
\rule{0pt}{2.5ex}\text{Stroke volume}\rule[-1ex]{0pt}{0pt} & \text{Substantially increased}\\
\hline
\rule{0pt}{2.5ex}\text{Cardiac output}\rule[-1ex]{0pt}{0pt} & \text{Increased}\\
\hline
\rule{0pt}{2.5ex}\text{Muscle hypertrophy}\rule[-1ex]{0pt}{0pt} & \text{No significant change}\\
\hline
\rule{0pt}{2.5ex}\text{Fast/slow twitch muscle fibres }\rule[-1ex]{0pt}{0pt} & \text{Increased number of capillaries}\\
\ & \text{in slow twitch muscle fibres}\\
\hline
\end{array}

Which of the following shows the most likely features of the training program?

  1. Anaerobic interval training for 30 minutes, 3 sessions per week, gradually increasing the work-rest ratio each week
  2. Aerobic continuous training for 60 minutes, at an intensity of 80% maximum heart rate, progressively increasing the number of sessions each week
  3. Aerobic circuit training for 30 minutes, at an intensity of 90% maximum heart rate, progressively decreasing the number of sessions each week
  4. Aerobic interval training for 60 minutes, 4 sessions per week, at an intensity of 60% maximum heart rate, progressively increasing the work-rest ratio within each session
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\(B\)

Show Worked Solution
  • B is correct: Aerobic adaptations indicate continuous training at moderate-high intensity with progression.

Other Options:

  • A is incorrect: Anaerobic training wouldn’t produce these cardiovascular adaptations.
  • C is incorrect: 90% intensity too high for sustained training, decreasing sessions illogical.
  • D is incorrect: 60% intensity too low for substantial adaptations shown.

♦♦ Mean mark 47%.

Filed Under: Physiological adaptations and improved performance Tagged With: Band 5, smc-5461-10-Cardio adaptations

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