Question

final assessment - management of energy, money & tasks
management of energy, money & tasks
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activity that increases heart rate and rate of breathing for a sustained period of time is known as which of the following?

○ aerobic exercise

○ strengthening exercise

○ cerebral exercise

○ ardor exercise

Explanation:

To solve this, we analyze each option:

• Aerobic exercise: Defined as physical activity that increases heart and breathing rates for a sustained period (e.g., running, cycling).
• Strengthening exercise: Focuses on building muscle strength (e.g., weightlifting), not sustained heart/breathing rate increase.
• Cerebral exercise: Involves mental activities (e.g., puzzles), no physical heart/breathing impact.
• Ardor exercise: Not a recognized exercise term.

So the correct option is the one matching the definition of aerobic exercise.

Answer:

A. Aerobic exercise