Unit 2 Exam
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Q: What is the purpose of exercise preparticipation health screening?
A: To determine if an individual can safely begin or increase exercise and to identify those who need medical clearance.
Q: What three main factors does ACSM screening consider?
A: Current physical activity level, signs/symptoms of disease, and planned exercise intensity.
Q: What diseases are screened for in ACSM participation screening?
A: Cardiovascular, metabolic, and renal diseases.
Q: What is considered regular exercise in ACSM guidelines?
A: Planned structured activity ≥30 minutes at moderate intensity at least 3 days per week for the last 3 months.
Q: If someone does NOT exercise regularly and has no disease or symptoms, what is recommended?
A: They may begin exercise at any intensity without medical clearance.
Q: If someone has known cardiovascular, metabolic, or renal disease, what is recommended?
A: Medical clearance before starting or progressing exercise intensity.
Q: If someone experiences symptoms of cardiovascular, metabolic, or renal disease during exercise, what should they do?
A: Stop exercising and seek medical clearance.
Q: What defines a low-risk individual?
A: Healthy with ≤1 cardiovascular risk factor.
Q: What defines a moderate-risk individual?
A: Two or more cardiovascular risk factors but no symptoms.
Q: What defines a high-risk individual?
A: Known cardiovascular, pulmonary, or metabolic disease OR symptoms.
Q: What is recommended for moderate-risk individuals before exercise?
A: Medical evaluation.
Q: What is recommended for high-risk individuals before exercise?
A: Medical evaluation and clearance.
Q: What is the purpose of the PAR-Q?
A: To determine if someone should consult a doctor before increasing physical activity.
Q: What age range is the PAR-Q designed for?
A: 15–69 years old.
Q: What happens if someone answers YES to a PAR-Q question?
A: They should consult a doctor before beginning exercise.
Q: What happens if someone answers NO to all PAR-Q questions?
A: They can safely begin exercise and increase activity gradually.
Q: Name two key symptoms asked about in the PAR-Q.
A: Chest pain and dizziness/loss of consciousness.
Q: What is a graded exercise test (GXT)?
A: A test where exercise intensity gradually increases until maximal effort.
Q: What is the purpose of a GXT?
A: Measure cardiorespiratory fitness and detect heart disease.
Q: What test is often used during a graded exercise test to monitor heart function?
A: Exercise electrocardiogram (ECG).
Q: What condition can an exercise ECG reveal?
A: Coronary artery disease (CAD).
Q: What is the principle of individuality?
A: Each person responds differently to training.
Q: What is the principle of specificity?
A: The body adapts specifically to the demands placed upon it.
Q: What is progressive overload?
A: Gradually increasing stress on the body to improve fitness.