THINK-PAIR-SHARE Cardiovascular Endurance Review Questions QUESTIONS FOR CRITICAL THINKING AND REFLECTION • When you think about the types of physical activity you engage in during your typical day or week, which ones use the immediate energy system: the nonoxidative energy system or the oxidative energy system? • How can you increase activities that use the oxidative energy system? QUESTIONS FOR CRITICAL THINKING AND REFLECTION • Why do you think a relatively slow resting pulse rate is a sign of good cardiorespiratory fitness? • What physical conditions or attributes are reflected in your pulse rate? QUESTIONS FOR CRITICAL THINKING AND REFLECTION • Suppose you want to start a new cardiorespiratory exercise program. • How do your age, health status, and current level of fitness affect the kind of program you design for yourself? • For the first few weeks, how often would you exercise, at what intensity (heart rate), and for how long? WHAT YOU NEED TO DO • Take time to answer each question • Be prepared to share with a partner • Add to you answer if you would like • Turn in for credit
