Mr. Q is a 28 year old Olympic freestyle wrestler'who recentlyfinished second in a state level
competition. He stated he was leading until the final I minute ofhis 5 minute match when he was
taken down by the eventual winner. He is interested in improvinghis ability to quickly tackle and
lift his opponents and to avoid becoming excessively fatiguedduring the final minutes ofhis match.
His next competition is in 3 months. He has no injuries or medicalhistory that would limit his
ability to participate in a training program.
e) You would like to prescribe Mr Q an exercise program toimprove his anaerobic cardiovascular
fitness to prevent the onset of fatigue during his wrestlingmatches.
1. List one (1) test you would perform to assess his anaerobicfitness and justify your
selection. (2 mark)
2. What type of training program would you recommend to improve hisanaerobic
cardiovascular fitness? Please justify your selection.
3. Mr Q has informed you he has less than 30 minutes per day foradditional training.
Based on your answer in part B of this question, outline a trainingprogram that he
can perform independently.
4. What adaptation is responsible for improvements in anaerobiccardiovascular
endurance and Mr Q's ability to work at higher intensities? (1mark)
