Question

1. what two arteries can be easily used to count heart rate before, during and after fitness foundations? circle the letter of the best answer.

a. brachial and femoral
b. carotid and femoral
c. femoral and radial
d. radial and carotid

1. what happens to a human’s resting heart rate as the heart muscle becomes stronger and more efficient from frequent participation in cardiovascular activities? circle the letter of the best answer.

a. decrease
b. increase
c. rhr doesn’t change

1. what are the three components of fitness, according to the authors of the textbook? state them in order. this can also be called “stages of a workout” (3 points)

first:
second:
third:

Explanation:

• For question 5, the radial and carotid arteries are easily accessible for taking heart - rate measurements.
• For question 6, as the heart muscle becomes stronger and more efficient from cardiovascular activities, the resting heart rate decreases.
• For question 7, the three components of fitness (stages of a workout) are typically warm - up, workout, and cool - down.

Answer:

1. D. radial and carotid
2. A. Decrease
3. First: Warm - up

Second: Workout
Third: Cool - down