Exercise Scientists Often Use Data from Laboratory Tests to Predict

question 12

Multiple Choice

Exercise scientists often use data from laboratory tests to predict performance in a variety of sports.Which of the following measurements (or performance tests) are required to predict a performance time for a 10,000 meter race?

• A)Wingate power test and measurement of running economy
• B)lactate threshold and VO₂ max
• C)critical power and VO₂ max
• D)lactate threshold and measurement of running economy

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