Give 5 examples of individual fitness activities
power walking/running
Swimming
cycling
weight training programs
tai chi
pilates/yoga
emerging individual fitness activities
What is the acronym used for the steps of a first aid response
DRSABCD
What are recreational activities?
This is where leisure activities are done. It s when an individual takes time out of their day/ work/ study to do an activity that they enjoy, specifically regarding physical activity. e.g. going for an ocean swim at the beach.
What is the STOP Regime used for?
Its used to assess and evaluate suspected injuries (on field assessment)
What does STOP Stand for?
Stop
Talk
Observe
Prevent from further injury
Tell us the two different ways people choose to exercise for fitness? Along with multiple examples
The two ways people choose to exercise is:
Individually; Cycling, Running, Swimming etc
Group fitness; team sports (soccer), aerobics/ aqua aerobics, circuit training (gym fit 40 classes)
What are the 3 different syllabus physical environments that an accident can occur in?
Traffic accidents
What are at least two barriers for participating in group fitness activity such as Gym circuit training?
- Cost
- Physical ability - pregnancy
- Time
- Location
What is hypoglycemia and hyperglycemia and one sign/symptom of each
Hypoglycemia - low blood sugar
include rapid pulse, profuse sweating, trembling, hunger, aggression and dizziness
Hyperglycemia - High blood sugar
include rapid pulse, drowsiness, potential unconsciousness, thirst, acetone smelling breath and need to frequently urinate.
Pump, step and spin classes, are all a form of what type of fitness activity?
Group fitness activities!
What is exercise
Exercise is a planned, structured form of physical activity consisting of repetitive bodily movements, triggering an increase in heart rate.
What is a defibrillation device, and name at least two places where you can find one. (can't say ambulance/ paramedic)
It can be found in;
- schools
- shopping centres
- parks
- Stadiums
Name at least 3 health related components for a rugby league player
Muscular strength
cardiorespiratory fitness
Strength
Body composition
flexibility
What are some symptoms of a blue bottle stings and what steps/ do you do when treating a bluebottle sting?
Symptoms; Stinging, read marks/ welts, Vomiting, pain
DRSABCD
Immerse the area in hot water
How is HIV/AIDS transmitted within a rescue? and what can you do to try and prevent this?
spread through blood, patients blood getting into the rescuers own open wounds or cuts - wear cloves and cover any sores/ grazes and wash hands or any body body part that has made contact
What are the benefits of group fitness activities
Help to stay motivated
social benefits
If a individual has been bitting by a snake on the lower leg what do you do?
DRSABCD
Then you apply a pressure immobilisation Bandage - this bandage needs to restrict blood circulation - going over the WHOLE limb. And if possible apply a splint as well to restrict limb movement.
How can socioeconomic status influence our attitude to fitness
Socioeconomic status impacts on an individuals attitude to fitness due to limited knowledge about the benefits of fitness and reduced access to facilities and services.
What are the two types of support following a first aid situation and why are they important?
- Debriefing - where you explain the situation/ accident
- Counselling - help for potential PTSD
How can we categorize light, moderate and vigorous exercise (eg requires how much more energy than at rest)
Light exercise requires approximately 3-4 times as much energy as rest.
Moderate exercise requires approximately 5-6 times as much energy as rest.
Vigorous exercise requires 7+ more times as much energy as rest.
What are factors that influence the value that people place on exercise
The value individuals place on exercise relates to external influences, including past experiences, level of enjoyment, the importance individuals place on physical and mental health and availability of facilities and services.
If you are treating a wound that is protruding from the skin e.g a knife or glasses imbedded in the body what do you do? (be specific - what type of bandage etc)
You follow DRSABCD - make sure everyone is out of danger first.
Then DONT pull out the foreign object, and you would create a donut bandage to apply around the wound/ object.
What are the three categories of exercise intensity. And give an example for each.
Low/ Light intensity - going on a light walk, cleaning the house
Moderate intensity - washing the car or going for a swim
High/ vigorous intensity - cardio session at gym, running/ sprinting or sporting match e.g. Rugby, Tennis
You have a a friend who has just fallen off a surfboard and has been dumped by a wave, you have found them at the edge of the water and not conscious or breathing, and you are worried about them hitting their head on the sand bank. What do you do?
DRSABCD
- Send for help
- make sure the patient and you are out of danger.
- You need to move the patient away from the water - but carefully as they might have a suspected spinal injury (you mist keep their neck and spine as stabilised and still/strait as possible).
- Then Follow DRSABCD - Cpr until help arrives
You are talking to someone and they all of a sudden start having a severe and serious seizure (how do you know its a seizure, what are the symptoms), what do you do?
Symptoms; Rigid body, tightened jaw, some mouth frothing, loss of bladder and bowels, loss of conciseness.
- you need to follow DRSABCD
- Place in recovery position
- Remove any dangerous objects near them or in the near area
- You never try to stop them, or go anywhere near their mouth