Lab 7: Exercise Prescription

Question 1

Uncontrollable CVD risk factors

Answer 1

-Heredity, family history
-Race
-Sex
-Age

Question 2

Controllable CVD risk factors

Answer 2

-Tobacco use
-Hypertension
-Dyslipidemia
-Low cardiorespiratory fitness
-Obesity, overweight
-Diabetes, insulin resistance

Question 3

Low risk Individuals

Answer 3

-0 controllable risk factors
-No medical eval needed

Question 4

Moderate risk individuals

Answer 4

-1-2 controllable risk factors for CVD, no signs or symptoms of disease
-Medical evaluation recommended

Question 5

High-Risk individuals

Answer 5

-3+ controllable risk factors for CVD, no signs or symptoms -OR- 1+ signs or symptoms of disease -OR- known CVD
-Medical evaluation required

Question 6

FITT Principles

Answer 6

-Frequency: ~3-5 days/week
-Intensity: Moderate to vigorous for benefits (50-60 vo2max for mod, 70-80 for vigorous)
-Time: 20-60 minutes, not included warm-up/cool-down. Total of 75 vigorous minutes or 150 moderate minutes
-Type: Any form of rhythmic physical activity which uses large muscle groups

Question 7

Target Heart Rate: Karvonen method

Answer 7

-Heart rate reserve (HRH)=HRmax-HRrest
-Target HR = HRrest + 0.75*(HRmax-HRrest)