Exercise prescription Exam 1 Review

True or false: The principal of initial values states that those with initially higher fitness will show higher relative gains and a faster rate of improvement compared to those with low fitness levels

false

Which of the following best describes the principle of interindividual variability?

a training stimulus is quite variable and depends on individual characteristics such as age, fitness level, and health status

Which of the following principles depend the most on the overload principle

• Specificity of training

• Reversibility

• Diminishing returns

• Progression

progression

Barry wants you to determine his positive cardiovascular disease risk factors. He gives you the following information:

• 45 years old

• Male

• No family history of myocardial infarction, coronary revascularization, or sudden death

• Current cigarette smoker

• Completes 150 minutes of moderate intensity physical activity per week

• Body mass index of 31 kg/m²

• Blood pressure of 128/78 mm Hg

• High-density lipoprotein cholesterol of 45 mg/dL

• Low-density lipoprotein cholesterol of 120 mg/dL

• Total cholesterol of 195 mg/dL

• Fasting blood glucose of 85 mg/dL

Based on the information. Which of the following does he have that is considered a positive risk factor?

current cigarette smoker, BMI, and age

Mary exercises for 25 minutes at a vigorous intensity. How many moderate intensity minutes would this equate to?

50 moderate minutes

Which of the following are the correct terms for the SMARTS goal? Select 3 choices

• specific

• self-determined

• action-oriented

• achievable

• relevant

• special

specific, self-determined, action-oriented

Hagrid and his exercise physiologist have created a SMARTS goal to help Hagrid reach his goal of walking 10,000 steps a day. He currently walks about 5,000 steps a day and has no musculoskeletal injury. Review his SMARTS goal and select the component(s) that may not be appropriate. Select 2 choices.

• T – Hagrid can expect to complete 10,000 steps in 30 minutes

• R – Hagrid does not enjoy walking

• S – Walk 10,000 steps a day

• A – Increase current step count by 10% twice a week until 10,000 steps are reached

• M – Use a pedometer to measure daily steps

T & R

1 MET is approximately equal to...

3.5 ml/kg/min

What are the weekly MET*min for someone that jogs at 7 mi/hr (11.5 METs) for 30 minutes, 3 days a week?

1,035

the minimum frequency, intensity, and time (duration) necessary to consider an individual physical activity in the last 3 months

3 days/week, 30 minutes, moderate intensity

true or false:

There are 6 categories that an individual could be classified as for the ACSM pre-participation screening algorithm.

Brian is a 50-year-old FedEx employee in Memphis, TN. In addition to his physical activity at work, Brian goes on five 30-minute light jogs per week. Brian wants to begin training for a half marathon with you as his trainer. However, Brian admits that recently, he has been experiencing some pain and discomfort in his left shoulder and jaw after he finishes jogging. What is recommended for Brian?

Discontinue exercise and seek medical clearance prior to resuming exercise

Which of the following would not be considered a positive risk factor for the Lipids category?

• LDL of 155

• non-HDL of 170

• HDL of 48 for women

• HDL of 65 for women

HDL of 65

Which of the following are sign(s)/symptom(s) of cardiac, metabolic, or renal disease?

• Excessive sweating during exercise

• Chest discomfort or tightness with exertion

• Ankle swelling following exercise

• Dizziness during and/or following exercise

chest discomfort, ankle swelling, dizziness

true or false: The ACSM exercise preparticipation health screening recommendations have been updated to determine whether individuals are considered to be at a low, moderate, or high risk.

false

true or false: Aerobic activities must occur in bouts of more than 10 min in duration to elicit significant health benefits.

false

true or false: When completing the ACSM preparticipation screening algorithm, you should consider hypertension as a cardiovascular disease.

false

Which of the following would be considered a positive cardiovascular disease risk factor for a Female who is 25 years old?

• Blood glucose: 100 mg/dL

• Low density lipoprotein: 100 mg/dL

• Age: 25 years old

• Body Mass Index: 25 kg/m^2

blood glucose: 100 mg/dL

true or false: An individual with pulmonary disease is referred automatically for medical clearance in the ACSM exercise preparticipation health screening

false

John Smith is a 50-year-old male who is physically inactive and has no known cardiovascular, metabolic or renal disease. He does not have any signs or symptoms. What category would John Smith be in for the ACSM Preparticipation health screening? 

Medical clearance not necessary, light to moderate intensity recommended.