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What is used as a preparticipation health screening tool by a professional for the general (non-clinical) population? - Answer-The ACSM algorithm Sedentary Known CV, metabolic, or renal disease No signs or sx Is medical clearance recommended? At what intensity? - Answer-Medical clearance is re...

FITT for Obese - F: ≥5 days/week (max. caloric expenditure) I: Mod-Vigorous Aerobic activity (Vig-desirable) T: Min. 30 min -totaling ≥150min/week (Progress to 60 min) intermittent 10 min. bouts OK **Vigorous activity is encouraged T: Aerobic physical activity (resistance/flexibility -health...

Muscle imbalances are generally the major causes of poor posture including all of the following except A. inherited conditions B. habits from occupational or repetitive movements C. disease D. leg lifts - Answer-D. Leg Lifts To teach a stationary lunge, use all of the following cues except: A....

Factors for a valid VO2 Max? - Answer-RER > 1.1 Lactate >8mmol/L RPE>18 Plateu in VO2 HR @ age predicted max Drug has half life of 4 hours. IF given 1000mg, what concentration is left after 12 hours. - Answer-125mg Can HR max be changed with training? - Answer-NO How many factors mus...

Absolute Contraindications to Exercise Testing - • A recent significant change in the resting ECG suggesting significant ischemia, recent MI (within 2 d), or other acute cardiac event • Unstable angina • Uncontrolled cardiac dysrhythmias causing symptoms or hemodynamic compromise • Sympt...

Physical Activity - Answer-Any bodily movement produced by contracting skeletal muscles, with an increase in energy expenditure. Exercise - Answer-Planned, purposeful, repetitive Physical Fitness - Answer-Attributes or characteristics that individuals have achieved that related to their ability ...

During the initial client-contact process, you find that your potential client would rather work with a trainer of another gender. You should: - Answers-Refer the client to another personal trainer who would be more compatible Which of the following is the MOST powerful method of marketing to pot...

What is the function of the tricuspid valve? A. It acts as a pacemaker. B. To pump blood through the heart. C. Prevents backflow of blood to the left atrium. D. Prevents backflow of blood to the right atrium. - Answer-Answer: D What is the fundamental unit of muscle contraction? A. Myofibril ...

Two health issues the PAR-Q focuses on as a pre-participation screen - Answer-1. Heart disease 2. Musculoskeletal problems Most important purpose of measuring body composition - Answer-the strong correlation between obesity & eating disorders Supplements for optimal running performance - Answer-...

Underweight is classified as a body mass index (BMI) of ________ ? A. <19.9 kg*m2 B. <18.5 kg*m2 C. <24.9 kg*m2 D. <20.5 kg*m2 - Answer-B When measuring regional body circumstances, an average of duplicate measures is used provided that those measurements do not differ by more than...

Which of the following exercise modes allows buoyancy to reduce the potential for musculoskeletal injury? A) Cycling B) Walking C) Skiing D) Water exercise - Answer-D) Water exercise In which stage of motivational readiness is a person who is an irregular exerciser? A) Precontemplation B) Co...

BIOMECHANICS - Answer-principles of physics related to energy and force as they apply to the human body PROXIMAL - Answer-CLOSER TO THE TRUNK DISTAL - Answer-further from the trunk SUPERIOR (CRANIAL) - Answer-above, toward the head INFERIOR (CAUDAL) - Answer-lower than, toward the feet ANTERIO...

ADL - Answer-One's ability to perform daily tasks such as self care and chores Physical Activity - Answer-Transition from rest to active movement Exercise - Answer-Planned and structured physical activity to improve one or more of the 5 components of fitness 5 Components of Fitness - Answer-1. ...