Be used to directly assess VO_2max

Be performed on a cycle ergometer

Be used to predict VO_2max based on its relationship with direct VO_2max assessments

Be a more accurate measure of VO_2max compared to direct assessments

Not be used to predict VO_2max based on its relationship with direct VO_2max assessments

Be used to increase exercise intensity (work-rate) during an incremental test but only if the participant is male

Be dangerous and shouldn't be used to assess VO_2max during an incremental test

Be used to increase exercise intensity (work-rate) during an incremental test but only if the participant is female

Not be used to increase exercise intensity (work-rate) during an incremental test

Be used to increase exercise intensity (work-rate) during an incremental test

Proteins and carbohydrates are equally contributing fuel sources for the athlete (main energy substrate) 

Fat is the main source of fuel for the athlete (main energy substrate) 

Carbohydrate is the main source of fuel for the athlete (main energy substrate) 

Fats and carbohydrates are equally contributing fuel sources for the athlete (main energy substrate) 

Protein is the main source of fuel for the athlete (main energy substrate) 

None of the answers are correct

m/km/min

ml/kg/min

mm/kg/s

mmol/kg/min

There is a plateau in oxygen uptake

Heart rate is within 10 beats of age predicted HR max

none of the above

RER is >1.15

Blood lactate is > 8 mmol/L

None of the answers are correct.

The mathematical relationship to stride rate during continuous exercise

The mathematical relationship to blood lactate during continuous exercise

The mathematical relationship to heart rate during continuous exercise

The mathematical relationship to VO₂ during continuous exercise

Strength

Leg speed (cadence)

Endurance capacity

Anaerobic capacity

Sprint ability

It is important that the participant's work-rate is never increased across all stages

It is important that the participant's work-rate is decreased to an equal amount at each stage

None of the answers are correct

It is important that the participant's work-rate judged from their heart rate at each stage

It is important that the participant's work-rate  is increased to an equal amount at each stage

Males compared to females because of their ability to accelerate faster

Females compared to males because of their greater fat mass

Females compared to males because of their greater relative muscle mass

Males compared to females because of their greater stature

Males compared to females because of their greater relative muscle mass