Module 5 Unit 4
Module 5 Unit 4
ABOUT PATHFIT 2
PathFit 2 builds on the foundation of motor skills
achieved through core training. It will provide
experiences in a variety of exercise programs for
the purpose of maintaining and enhancing
cardiorespiratory and musculoskeletal fitness (I.e.,
core stability, muscle strength, endurance and
power). It includes speed and agility training with a
focus on body coordination and balance. In
conjunction with fitness and wellness concepts,
exercise and healthy eating principles, learners will
be able to enhance their fitness through goal
setting and application of the exercise principles
(I.e., frequency, intensity, time, type, progression,
and volume); adapt their movement
competencies to independent physical activity
(PA) pursuits and periodically evaluate their PA
and eating patterns to monitor their progress and
achievement of personal fitness and dietary goals.
Unit 4: MONITORING EXERCISE INTENSITY
Overview:
Objectives:
Pre-assessment:
Part I: Identification
Direction: Look at the figure below, and try to identify the different parts of
the heart. Write your answer on the space provided.
1. _______________
2. _______________
6. ___________
3. _______________
4. _______________
5. _______________
Part II: Essay
Direction: Read the following questions and try to answer it. Write your
answer on the space provided.
Learning Activity:
Reduced
cardiac output
To the lungs
From lungs
Left ventricle
Pressure increase in
venous return system
4 Oxygen-rich blood
flows from the left
3 In the lungs, blood picks atrium into the left
up oxygen and discards
carbon dioxide; it then Systemic Circuit ventricle; from there it
flows through the is pumped through the
pulmonary veins into the aorta into the rest of
left atrium. the body’s blood
vessels.
The alternating expansion and recoil of elastic arteries during each
cardiac cycle creates a pressure wave which is felt as the pulse. By
compressing an artery against the firm tissue, the heart rate can be counted.
The radial pulse (at the wrist) and the carotid pulse (at the side of the neck)
are routinely used because of their accessibility. (see Figure 2 below)
Figure 2
Radial and Carotid Pulse
Lungs
The lungs are the main organs of the respiratory system.
Deoxygenated blood that is pumped by the heart to the lungs unloads its
carbon dioxide. This is expelled from the body through expiration or
exhalation (breathing out). Through inspiration or inhalation, the body
breathes in air that contains oxygen which diffuses into the blood. This
oxygenated blood returns to the heart, which now pumps it to the rest of the
body. When the oxygenated blood reaches the cells, gas exchange takes
place - cells give off their waste products, and take in oxygen from the blood.
This process is known as internal respiration. Deoxygenated blood now
returns to the heart and the entire process is repeated.
A. Step Test
The Queens College step test is also known as the McArdle Step Test.
It requires you to step up and down to a step which has the height of 16.25
inches (41.25 cm) high for three minutes. One complete cycle consists of
step up with one leg, step up with the other leg, step down with the first leg,
and step down with the last leg (up-up-down-down). The four-step cadence is
at a rate of 24 per minute for men, and 22 per minute for women. Set the
metronome beat at 96 beats per minute for men, and 88 beats per minute for
women. After three minutes, stop and palpate your pulse while standing
within the first six seconds. Multiply by 10 to determine your recovery heart
rate. Determine your VO₂ max using the following formula.
Where: weight is in pounds; sex is 0 for women, and 1 for men; time
is walking time in minutes and HR recovery is 15 second pulse count
x 4.
2. The 1.5 mile run test is for individuals who are able to jog continuously for
15 minutes. It requires completing 1.5 mile distance or 6 laps around
standard track oval. Record the walking time (divide the seconds into 60)
to complete the test and determine the VO2max using the formula:
Table 1:
CARDIORESPIRATORY FITNESS ACCORDING TO MAXIMAL OXYGEN UPTAKE (VO₂ MAX)
VO₂ MAX VALUES
Sex Age Very Poor Fair Good Excellent Superior
Poor
Female 13-19 <25 25-30.9 31-34.9 35-38.9 39-41.9 >41.9
For example: Let’s say you weigh 160 pounds (approximately 73 kg)
and you play singles tennis, which has a MET value of 8 (according to
the table).
Caloric Expenditure
Calories are used to measure the cost of energy expenditure of
physical activities. The more work we do, the more energy we expend and
that more calories we use.
(BMR and TDEE formula and computation)
KEY TERMS
Muscle
Muscle Contraction
Contraction There are two types of muscular contraction:Dynamic and Static.
Significant force Dynamic contraction is refers to a change in the length of the muscle
produced by the when it applies force as a result of cross bridge activity. When the muscle
sliding and applies force as it shortens, the contraction is referred to as concentric. When
overlapping of it lengthens, it is referred to as eccentric contraction. Just like performing a
myofilaments
push up, when you lower your self to the ground, the biceps muscles are
powered by ATP.
contracting eccentrically, while the triceps muscles are contracting
Slow-twitch (ST) eccentrically. Furthermore, static or isometric contraction produces significant
versus fast-twitch force without any considerable change in the length of the muscle. An
(FT) Muscle Fibers example of this contraction is plank position, where the core hip, and leg
ST muscle fibers muscles are contracting isometrically.
have greater
capacity for
aerobic work, are Assessing Muscular Fitness
highly resistant to Musculoskeletal fitness integrates not just muscular strength,
fatigue but but also muscular endurance, and flexibility. Muscle strength, or the
contract slowly. FT maximal force that can be generated, is specific to the muscle group
muscle fibers tested , the type of contraction, and the angle of the joint. Thus, there
contract rapidly
is no single test for muscle strength because of these various specific
and forcefully and
are recruited for considerations.
high-intensity One-repetition maximum or 1-RM, which represents the
work, but fatigue greatest resistance that can be moved through the full range of motion
more quickly. in a controlled manner, has been traditionally used to measure
dynamic strength. An example of this includes the one-repetition or 1-
RM of bench press test and 1-RM leg press test. 1-RM testing is
determined through trial-and-error, which means, it involves several
maximal or near-maximal attempts at lifting a certain weight or
resistance. Finally, a true 1-RM might be difficult to establish because
of fatigue.
Since, you are not used to bench or leg press, typically, push-
ups and curl-ups are exercises used to assess the muscular strength
and endurance of the students, while sit-and-reach for the flexibility.
The result of these assessments are useful in developing your
musculoskeletal fitness which provides significant benefits that include
developing proper posture, reducing risk of injury, enhancing body
composition, and improving your performance of motor skills.
The following tables are used to interpret the test score for push-up,
curl-up, and sit-and-reach.
Assessment:
Part I: Identification
Direction: Read the following statement, and identify what is being described. Write
your answer on the space provided.
______________ 1. This happens when tissue cells take in nutrients from and
excrete metabolic by-products such as lactic acid and carbon dioxide to their
immediate environment, the cardiovascular system keeps the blood circulating.
______________ 2. The maximum amount of oxygen your body can transport and
utilize during maximum exercise is interpreted as ________.
______________ 3. Which side of the heart is the systemic circuit pump?
______________ 4. What type of cardiorespiratory assessment requires you to step
up and down to a step which has the height of 16.25 inches (41.25 cm) high for three
minutes?
______________ 5. What is the formula for the fixed time test?
______________ 6. The most individualized and critical criterion for determining an
exercise prescription is the _____________.
______________ 7. What type of assessment of exercise intensity is used to indicate
one’s level of perceived physical effort?
______________ 8. What do you call a term used to measure the cost of energy
expenditure of physical activity?
______________ 9. What are the three classifications of Muscles?
______________ 10. What are the two types of muscle contraction?
Borg G.A (1982). Psychophysical bases of perceived exertion. Medicine and Science
in Sports and Exercise, 14:377-381.
James Roland. October 21, 2019. “What Exactly are METs and What Should You
Know About Them?” What Are METs, and How Are They Calculated?
(healthline.com). Accessed April 27, 2021.
Photo Credits
LipeSHtogu. “Pulmonary and Systemic Circuit of the Heart.” p. 2, Pinterest Photo,
https://favpng.com/png_view/lime-green-dove-cardiovascular-disease-clip-art-heart-
circulatory-system-png/74TzAP2L. Accessed April 13, 2021
Luciano Cosmo. “Radial and Carotid Pulse: Radial Artery” p. 3, Shutterstock Photo,
https://www.shutterstock.com/image-vector/first-aid-illustration-person-measuring-
pulse-290113193. Accessed. April 13, 2021
Luciano Cosmo “Radial and Carotid Pulse: Carotid Artery” p. 3, Shutterstock Photo,
https://www.vectorstock.com/royalty-free-vector/person-measuring-pulse-through-
carotid-artery-vector-27651274. Accessed April 13, 2021
Answer Key:
Pre- Assessment
1. Aorta
2. Left Atrium
3. Pulmonary Artery
4. Left Ventricle
5. Right Ventricle
6. Right Atrium
Assessment (Part I)
1. Cardiorespiratory system
2. VO2max / maximum amount of oxygen
3. Left side/ left
4. Step test
5. VO2max = (distance in meters - 504.9) / 44.73
6. Exercise Intensity
7. RPE / Rating of Perceived Exertion/ Borg Scale
8. Calories/ Calorie Expenditure
9. Cardiac, Skeletal, smooth
10. Dynamic and Static