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Consultation

An essential screening tool for assessing health status and creating exercise plans.

MATER Approach

A method including Motivating, Assessing, Training, Educating, and Referring clients.

SMART Goals

Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Realistic, Time-bound objectives set during client consultations.

Risk Factor Screening

The process of evaluating for chronic diseases and risk factors before exercise.

Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire (PAR-Q)

A tool to assess suitability for moderate to vigorous exercise.

Cardiovascular Risk Factors

Factors such as family history, hypertension, high cholesterol, and smoking that indicate heart disease risk.

Body Mass Index (BMI)

A measure calculated as weight (kg) divided by height squared (m^2).

Validity

The degree to which a test measures what it claims to measure.

Reliability

The consistency of test results over repeated measures.

Skinfold Measurement

A method of estimating body fat by measuring skinfold thickness at various sites.

Direct Measures vs. Indirect Measures

Direct measures involve actual tissue analysis, while indirect measures use estimates like BMI.

Aerobic Capacity Tests

Tests such as the 12-minute run or 1.5-mile run used to assess cardiovascular endurance.

Power Lifts

High-intensity exercises like the squat and deadlift that require technique and spotting.

Flexibility

The ability of a joint to move freely through a full range of motion.

Dynamic Stretching

A type of stretching performed with movement, often used as a warm-up.

Ballistic Stretching

A type of stretching using momentum; holds a risk of injury.

Suspension Training

A training method using adjustable straps to perform resistance exercises.

Resistance Training Program Design

The process of structuring weight training plans based on client needs and goals.

Overload Principle

The idea that to improve fitness, the body must be stressed beyond its usual limits.

2-for-2 Rule

A guideline suggesting clients should increase weight if they can perform two or more reps beyond their target across two sessions.

Cross Training

Combining multiple cardio modes to reduce the risk of overuse injuries.

Maintenance Programs

Exercise regimens designed to sustain fitness levels without the goal of improvement.

Age-Predicted Max HR

Calculated as 220 minus the individual's age; used to determine exercise intensity.