Term Test 1

Question 1

Principles basic definition

Answer 1

A general scientific theorem that has multiple applications across a wide variety of fields

Question 2

Examples of principles for exercise prescription:

Answer 2

Frequency, Intensity, Type and Time

Question 3

Physical Fitness definition

Answer 3

The ability to carry out daily tasks with vigor and alertness

Question 4

Physical Activity definition

Answer 4

Any bodily movement where it’s voluntarily controlled

Question 5

Exercise definition

Answer 5

A type of PA that is a planned, structured and repetitive bodily movement done to improve components of Physical fitness

Question 6

How do we measure PA?

Answer 6

Energy expenditure- kcals
Intensity

Question 7

Sedentary Behaviours

Answer 7

Requires little energy expenditure
Ex: sitting or lying down

Question 8

Metabolic Equivalents (METS)

Answer 8

PA is quantified in metabolic equivalents, it is an individuals activity metabolic rate compared to their resting metabolic rate based on oxygen consumption

Question 9

Total Daily Energy Expenditure (TDEE) is a product of:

Answer 9

1. Resting metabolic rate
2. Diet induced thermogenesis
3. Physical Activity

Question 10

Risks Associated with PA and exercise:

Answer 10

1. Sedentary behaviors
2. Musculoskeletal injury
3. Sudden cardiac death
4. Acute myocardial infarction

Question 11

Musculoskeletal Injuries factors

Answer 11

Intrinsic risk factors: weakness, movement limitations, balance
Extrinsic risk factors: bad technique, environment, education

Question 12

Prevention of exercise related cardiac events

Answer 12

PA can cause injury- understand overload intensity
Acute MI (heart attack) - we can screen out

Question 13

Pre-participation health screening

Answer 13

Making sure everything functions properly
Questionnaires to identify those who may have an increased risk

Question 14

Exercise testing

Answer 14

Lots of people don’t want to be tested because they’re scared
Using sub-maximal testing has a low cardiac event rate

Question 15

Building a client profile

Answer 15

Building Rapport- greeting them, good communication skills, GAQ, finding BP and HR, being observant

Gathering Information- Active in the last 6 months? Lifestyle pattern? PA throughout the day? Do you want to change?

Strategies for Change- Motivation, access, environment, support

Question 16

Sudden Cardiac Death

Answer 16

death resulting from an abrupt loss of heart function

Question 17

In adults, SCD:

Answer 17

There is an increased risk with age

Question 18

Acute Myocardial Infarction (AMI)

Answer 18

A heart attach; death of heart muscle. Occurs when a client has not exercised in a long time and then goes extreme in the gym

Question 19

Rewards of exercise

Answer 19

Lifts your mood
Builds self-esteem
Improves learning abilities
Boosts mental health

Question 20

Activity Counselling Model (ACS)

Answer 20

1. Create Rapport
2. Gather Information
3. Strategies for behaviour change

Question 21

For rapport to be successful -

Answer 21

Need to have knowledge, be professional, and sensitive
Having communication skills
Being observant

Question 22

How to gather info

Answer 22

Effective questioning to identify needs and determine the individuals commitment to change

Question 23

Strategies for behaviour change

Answer 23

Through strategic planning, increasing your clients perceptions of personal control

Question 24

To increase fitness you need:

Answer 24

You need consent, clearance for PA and set goals

Question 25

For training someone you need:

Answer 25

Sport/activity Significant background

Question 26

Transtheoretical model

Answer 26

Pre contemplation, contemplation, preparation, action, maintenance

Question 27

Unable and insecure clients:

Answer 27

Are reluctant, unwilling and have minimal to no experience To help: Provide instructions and follow up

Question 28

Preliminary evaluation components

Answer 28

1. Greet the client 2. Informed consent 3. GAQ 4. Lifestyle evaluation questionnaire 5. HR and BP

Question 29

Exercise design outcomes (3)

Answer 29

1. Health enhancement 2. Increase in general fitness 3. Increases in performance

Question 30

Heart rate max calculations

Answer 30

220-age

Question 31

BMI calculation

Answer 31

Weight(kg) / height(m2)

Question 32

Anthropometry definition

Answer 32

The science that defines physical measures of a persons size, form and functional capacities

Question 33

Construct Validity

Answer 33

When a test of measurement actually measures what it’s supposed to

Question 34

Face validity

Answer 34

When a test looks good at first glance to measuring what it is supposed to measure

Question 35

Content Validity

Answer 35

How well a test covers the entire range of the concept it’s meant to assess.

Question 36

Concurrent Validity

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When a tests results match with another test that measures the same thing, taken at the same time

Question 37

Intrasubject Variability

Answer 37

The lack of consistent performance by the person tested

Question 38

Interrater reliability

Answer 38

Where raters agree; aka objectivity

Question 39

Intrarater Variability

Answer 39

The lack of consistent scores by a given tester

Question 40

Test Selection Factors (3)

Answer 40

Experience and training status Age and sex Environmental factors

Question 41

Test Administration

Answer 41

Importance of cooling down! Being aware of the weather conditions Being aware of health problems ad health status

Question 42

Test administration (heat) Symptoms of heatstroke

Answer 42

Cramps Nausea Dizziness Faintness Lack of sweat

Question 43

Measuring parameters of health related fitness

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Muscular strength Muscular endurance Flexibility Balance and stability Body composition

Question 44

Descriptive Stats

Answer 44

Central tendency Variability Percentile rank

Question 45

Purpose of health related fitness testing

Answer 45

Collecting data and educating participants about their status