How Does the VO_2max of a Sedentary College Student Compare

question 56

Multiple Choice

How does the VO_2max of a sedentary college student compare to an older athlete?

• A) The sedentary student has much higher VO_2max.
• B) The sedentary student has about the same VO_2max.
• C) The sedentary student has much lower VO_2max.
• D) The sedentary student has dangerously low VO_2max.

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