Results & Discussion questions
Question 1. Estimating your participant’s maximal O2 uptake.
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Question 2. Estimating your participant’s blood lactate threshold.
(2 marks)
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If you CAN determine the BLT, make sure that you annotate the figures in Q2A and Q2B such that your assessor can clearly see how you have visually determined the BLT. You must report the BLT as an absolute and relative exercise-intensity (i.e., work rate and %VO2max) in your answer here.
If you CANNOT determine the BLT, you must use this space to describe two (2) reasons why the BLT cannot be determined from your data. Your job here is to convince the assessor that there is a good reason for not finding the BLT in your participant’s data. Provide details but respect the maximum word limit for this section.
If you cannot determine the OBLA, please detail your reasons why it cannot be determined using your data. (100 words max.)
(2 marks)
If you CAN determine the OBLA, make sure that you annotate the figures in Q2A and Q2B such that your assessor can clearly see how you have visually determined the OBLA. You must report the BLT as an absolute and relative exercise-intensity (i.e., work rate and %VO2max) in your answer here.
If you CANNOT determine the OBLA, you must use this space to describe two (2) reasons why the OBLA cannot be determined from your data. Your job here is to convince the assessor that there is a good reason for not finding the OBLA in your participant’s data. Provide details but respect the maximum word limit for this section. You may wish to cite similar reasons as provided in your answer to Q2C above; however, please write your response here in full sentences. DO NOT simply state “see above”.
Question 3. Estimating your participant’s “cross-over” point.
(2 marks)
If you cannot determine this point, please suggest one (1) reason why it cannot be determined using your data. (100 words max.)
(1 mark)
If you CAN determine the “cross-over” point, make sure that you annotate the figure in Q3A such that your assessor can clearly see how you have visually determined the “cross-over” point. You must report the “cross-over” point as an absolute work rate in your answer here.
If you CANNOT determine the “cross-over” point, you must use this space to describe two (2) reasons why “cross-over” point cannot be determined from your data. Your job here is to convince the assessor that there is a good reason for not finding a “cross-over” point in your participant’s data. Provide details but respect the maximum word limit for this section. Please note that stating “we did not see a cross-over point because the lines did not cross over” is not an adequate response.
Question 4. Estimating your participant’s blood pressure at VO2max.
(2 marks)
(120 words max.)
(3 marks)
To answer this question, you must describe the thought processes behind your approach, including any assumptions you have made, and any working out for equations you may have used to arrive at the answer. You must use your own group’s data to determine this answer. You cannot answer this question by directly quoting normative (population) values for blood pressure during maximal exercise.
Question 5. Estimating your participant’s maximal cardiac output, avO2 difference and total peripheral resistance.
Show working out (if necessary) and report your answer in the correct units. We will accept references to our lectures/tutorials/practical notes, relevant textbooks, and journal articles. No websites, blogs, or other tertiary sources of evidence are permissible.
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