Health Screenings
How do health screenings play into the role of an Exercise Physiologist?
- Focusing especially on heart conditions and evaluating any risk factors for the individual concerning exercise
- Physical activity readiness questionnaires
- Physical activity examinations
What are two keys factors that are critical for weight management?
1. Healthy Diet
2. Regular Physical Activity
The Goal for Stretching is?
60 secs across 2-4 reps
What are cardiorespiratory fitness assessments used for?
It’s used for screening, diagnosing, and determining the development of a disease for those in a clinic
VO2 Max can be measure through ______________.
open circuit spirometry
What is the frequency and intensity expected to be for FITT-VP for improved health and cardiorespiratory fitness?
moderate-intensity exercise 5 days a week or vigorous-intensity 3 days/week or a combination of the two 3-5 days a week
What are the types of resistance training?
Isometric resistance Training, Isokinetic resistance training and Dynamic Resistance Training
When developing a resistance training program, what is one of the most important things to be done?
Making sure the training program is individualized which comes by changing the intensity, duration, and frequency of the exercise to meet the client’s goals
What is the Unipedal Balance Test?
standing on one leg with eyes opened and closed and is scored based on the time
What is something that Exercise Physiologists use to gain a better understanding of the medical history of an individual and learn more about how their history may affect them during exercise
PAR-Q+
Determining ___________ helps exercise physiologists with those with high or low body fat that are associated with increased health risks?
Body Mass Index (BMI)
Flexibility training should be conducted when?
When the muscles are warm
There are three main field tests that are used to assess cardiorespiratory fitness, what are they?
Rockport Walk
12-minute Walk/Run Test
1.5-mile Run Test
Your VO2 increases as your workload ___________.
Increases
What is the time expected to be for FITT-VP for improved health and cardiorespiratory fitness?
30-60 min of moderate-intensity exercise to achieve 150 min/week or 20-60 min of vigorous-intensity exercise for about 75 min/wk or a combination of the two
What is Isometric Resistance Training used for?
used in rehabilitation to counteract strength loss and loss of muscle wasting away
What is the first step in developing a resistance training program?
Identifying the clients goals
What is the Romberg Balance Test?
the individual stands with their feet side by side their arms crossed and eyes closed and see how long they can stand steady without swaying. It is scored based on the time
What is a PAR-Q+?
The Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire for everyone, used by many healthcare professionals.
Management of body weight is dependent on ____________?
Energy balance
(energy intake vs energy expenditure)
What is a test that can be done to assess flexibility?
Sit-to-stand test
What do cardiorespiratory field tests assess?
the amount of time required to cover a set distance or assessment of the distance covered in a set amount of time
What is the difference between Cardiorespiratory Exercise Assessment using Field Tests and Cardiorespiratory Assessment using Exercise Tests?
Cardiorespiratory Exercise Assessment using Field Tests are generally meant to be done outdoors or in a non-clinical setting with minimal equipment needed
Cardiorespiratory Assessment using Exercise Tests are test that often only occurs in clinical laboratory and research settings
What types of exercises are expected to be used for FITT-VP for improved health and cardiorespiratory fitness?
aerobic activities that can be maintained for a while, don’t require too much skill, and involves large muscles
What is Dynamic Resistance Training used for?
Develops muscular fitness and involves concentric and eccentric actions performed against different resistances
What is the second step in developing a resistance training program?
choose the type of resistance training that will fit the client best (static, dynamic, isokinetic).
Give 3 examples of tests that Exercise Physiologists use to assess balance.
- Romberg Test
- Unipedal Stance Test
- Reactive Balance Test
What does the PAR-Q+ Assess?
Heart condition/ high blood pressure
Pain in the chest during normal day or exercise
Dizziness or loss of consciousness
Chronic medical condition, not heart disease or high blood pressure
Taking medications for chronic condition
Bone, joint, or soft tissue problem that could worsen with physical activity
Ever suggested only medically supervised physical activity
Arthritis, osteoporosis, cancer, high blood pressure, mental health issues, etc. Any other medical condition
For weight loss Energy Expenditure must exceed __________.
Energy Intake
Once adequate ROM is achieved, it is important to _________.
maintain
Why are cardiorespiratory field tests more subjective in nature?
because they depend on the client’s effort and are not as reliable as the laboratory tests
What are submaximal tests based on?
Predictions and estimations through equations which leads to variability
What are the types of exercise?
Give examples of each.
Type A activities: walking, water aerobics
Type B: jogging or running, stair climbing, rowing
Type C: Swimming, cross country skiing
Type D: Basketball, hiking
What is Isokinetic Resistance Training?
involves dynamic and static resistance training. It uses the full range of motion of dynamic training and exerts the maximum force of static training
How would you target a goal of strength gains for a client?
Having them perform at a high intensity with fewer repetitions. Or a low intensity with a higher number of reps
What is the Tinetti Performance-Oriented Mobility Assessment?
Involves movements used in daily activities and they are scored on how well they were able to perform the task
Why are health screenings important?
It is important to make note of any previous conditions that could harm an individual, and take into consideration how those will affect the individual during exercise
The most common body composition measurements are?
Skinfold and Bioelectrical Impedance
What is FITT-VPP
Frequency
Intensity
Time
Type
Volume
Pattern
Progression
How would you determine which cardiorespiratory field test to use for your client?
Health history, risk assessment, and Activity Readiness Questionnaire should be considered
(Each client should be assessed on a case-by-case basis to determine which type of assessment would be best for them)
Which kinds of tests estimate the VO2max from the response of the HR during a single stage or graded exercise?
Submaximal Tests
What are the Aerobic Exercise Guidelines for Improved Health?
Mode- endurance exercise
Intensity- moderate-intensity at least which is about 3-6 METs
Frequency and Duration- 150-300 min/week. Duration would depend on the intensity and type of exercise
What is a Repetition Maximum (RM)?
max weight a person can lift for several repetitions of an exercise
What would be the the overall benefit for a resistance training program for an elderly individual, outside of their stated goals?
What are balance training programs often used for?
Sports injury rehabilitation