CTI 3.docx - Name: Zainab Zyadah KINE P403 Critical...

Name: Zainab Zyadah
KINE P403 Critical Thinking Inquiry 3
15 Points Possible
1. Chronic Adaptations to Aerobic Exercise (i.e. after 6-8 weeks of endurance training):
The formula for VO2max = cardiac output x a-vO2 difference
Listed below are two chronic adaptations that occur as a result of cardiovascular endurance
training. First, fully explain each of the chronic adaptations (i.e. specifically what physiological
changes occur in the body). Then, explain from a physiologic standpoint how each adaptation
increases aerobic performance (think about O2 delivery, O2 extraction, ATP production,
VO2max, LT, etc.).
Complete the following table. (15 points)
Measure First, give a detailed
explanation of this chronic
adaptation by explaining
the specific physiological
change/s that are
happening in the body
that cause this adaptation.
2.5 points each
Second, explain how this
specific chronic adaptation
leads to improved endurance
performance (i.e. explain how
this improves O2 delivery, O2
extraction, ATP production,
VO2max, LT, etc.)
5 points each
Increase in Maximal Cardiac
Output