CSPS EXAM-COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS-TOP
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Benefits of Exercise - (ANSWERS)
1. disease reducing benefits
2. improved body function
Certified Special Population Specialist - (ANSWERS)use an individual approach to assess,
motivate, educate, and train special population clients regarding their health and fitness in
collaboration with health care professions
Accessibility - (ANSWERS)an approach to exercise opportunities that involves appropriate
architectural and equipment issues and appropriate training supervision so that all individuals can
participate
Americans with Disabilities Act (1990) - (ANSWERS)a law that prohibits discrimination of
many types against persons with disabilities in different settings including the workplace,
transportation, public accommodations, and governmental activities
Inclusive fitness - (ANSWERS)a growing approach to exercise training in which persons with
special training needs are able to train in mainstream environments rather than in specialized
secluded settings
metabolic syndrome - (ANSWERS)a syndrome characterized by (a) overweight or obesity, (b)
undesirable lipid profiles, (c) high blood pressure, and (d) high resting blood glucose levels
special populations - (ANSWERS)groups of individuals that differ from the overall population
with regard to age (e.g. youth and people who are elderly) or specific conditions related to sex
(e.g. female triad and pregnancy)
Societal issues of avoiding PA - (ANSWERS)1. Technological advance that reduce work
2. shift in occupational duties to less physical work
3. community shifts from small, self-contained communities to urban sprawl cities
4. increased percentage of population over the age of 65
5. reduced outdoor paly in schools
Individual issues of avoiding PA - (ANSWERS)1. lack of motivation or interest
2. lack of personal management skills or support systems
3. perceived lack of suitable resources
4. limitations from PA or chronic disease
Angina - (ANSWERS)a condition caused by impaired coronary artery blood flow
Ataxia - (ANSWERS)the loss of voluntary coordination of muscle movements
Claudication - (ANSWERS)a condition resulting in cramps in the lower leg due to exercise;
commonly caused by an obstruction of the arteries
,Criterion-referenced standards - (ANSWERS)standard for tests that have predetermined levels of
acceptable minimal outcome for performance
Cyanosis - (ANSWERS)a blue or purple discoloration of the skin due to a lack of oxygen in the
blood
Edema - (ANSWERS)a term for swelling or water retention
Ischemia - (ANSWERS)a condition caused by impaired or blocked blood flow to a certain area
Light-intensity exercise - (ANSWERS)-produces a slight increase in HR and respiration rate
-30-40% VO2 or HRR
-2-3 METS
-9-11 RPE
Moderate-intensity exercise - (ANSWERS)-produces a noticeable increase in HR and RR
-40-60% VO2 and HR
-3 to 6 METS
-12-13 RPE
Medically supervised assessment and exercise program - (ANSWERS)recommended for high-
risk clients who have medically identified participants restrictions related to assessment tools and
exercise programming
-monitored by a health care professional
Norm-referenced data - (ANSWERS)standard for tests that are used to compare the fitness level
of like individuals (percentile rank)
Orthopnea - (ANSWERS)shortness of breath, while lying supine
Pallor - (ANSWERS)pale skin color
Peak VO2 - (ANSWERS)the highest value of VO2 attained on a particular exercise test
Sphygmomanometer - (ANSWERS)a blood pressure measuring device
supervised assessment and exercise program - (ANSWERS)recommended for clients who have a
medically identified conditions or limitations but are still allowed to participate in a fitness
assessment or exercise program
-overseen by a certified fitness or health care professional
Syncope - (ANSWERS)a term for fainting
vigorous-intensity exercise - (ANSWERS)-exercise that produces a substantial increases in HR
and RR
, -60-80% VO2 or HRR
-greater than 6 METS
-greater than 14 RPE
Motivation addresses the three basic needs - (ANSWERS)competence, autonomy, and
relatedness
competence - (ANSWERS)met when a person feels successful
autonomy - (ANSWERS)met when the person feels that the decision to participate is made
without outside pressure or influence
relatedness - (ANSWERS)achieved when the person feels connected to and appreciated by
others
Test Order - (ANSWERS)1. Non-fatiguing tests
2. tests of agility
3. maximum muscular strength test
4. local muscular endurance test
5. cardiovascular endurance test
Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire (PAR-Q) - (ANSWERS)a basic self-reported
assessment of signs and symptoms of disease
Medical History Questionnaire - (ANSWERS)detailed assessment of health history including
existing diagnosed pathologies, orthopedic conditions, recent surgeries, and current medication
Informed consent form - (ANSWERS)a form given to individuals before they participate in a
study to inform them of the general nature of the study and to obtain their consent to participate
medical clearance form - (ANSWERS)allows a health care professional to identify any medical
concerns that would prevent the client from participating fully in an exercise program and outline
specifically what activities should be avoided
Arthroplasty - (ANSWERS)a term for joint replacement surgery that involves replacement of
part (articular cartilage) or all of a damaged or arthritic joint with a metal, plastic, or ceramic
prosthesis in order to return the joint to normal pain-free movement
Complete dislocation - (ANSWERS)a categorization of dislocation in which there is a complete
separation of the joint surfaces
Complex dislocation - (ANSWERS)a dislocation in which the injuries significant bone and
ligament trauma
Frality - (ANSWERS)associated with older adults who experience a syndrome of poor health,
reduced muscle strength, and reduced ability to participate in PA and ADL
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Benefits of Exercise - (ANSWERS)
1. disease reducing benefits
2. improved body function
Certified Special Population Specialist - (ANSWERS)use an individual approach to assess,
motivate, educate, and train special population clients regarding their health and fitness in
collaboration with health care professions
Accessibility - (ANSWERS)an approach to exercise opportunities that involves appropriate
architectural and equipment issues and appropriate training supervision so that all individuals can
participate
Americans with Disabilities Act (1990) - (ANSWERS)a law that prohibits discrimination of
many types against persons with disabilities in different settings including the workplace,
transportation, public accommodations, and governmental activities
Inclusive fitness - (ANSWERS)a growing approach to exercise training in which persons with
special training needs are able to train in mainstream environments rather than in specialized
secluded settings
metabolic syndrome - (ANSWERS)a syndrome characterized by (a) overweight or obesity, (b)
undesirable lipid profiles, (c) high blood pressure, and (d) high resting blood glucose levels
special populations - (ANSWERS)groups of individuals that differ from the overall population
with regard to age (e.g. youth and people who are elderly) or specific conditions related to sex
(e.g. female triad and pregnancy)
Societal issues of avoiding PA - (ANSWERS)1. Technological advance that reduce work
2. shift in occupational duties to less physical work
3. community shifts from small, self-contained communities to urban sprawl cities
4. increased percentage of population over the age of 65
5. reduced outdoor paly in schools
Individual issues of avoiding PA - (ANSWERS)1. lack of motivation or interest
2. lack of personal management skills or support systems
3. perceived lack of suitable resources
4. limitations from PA or chronic disease
Angina - (ANSWERS)a condition caused by impaired coronary artery blood flow
Ataxia - (ANSWERS)the loss of voluntary coordination of muscle movements
Claudication - (ANSWERS)a condition resulting in cramps in the lower leg due to exercise;
commonly caused by an obstruction of the arteries
,Criterion-referenced standards - (ANSWERS)standard for tests that have predetermined levels of
acceptable minimal outcome for performance
Cyanosis - (ANSWERS)a blue or purple discoloration of the skin due to a lack of oxygen in the
blood
Edema - (ANSWERS)a term for swelling or water retention
Ischemia - (ANSWERS)a condition caused by impaired or blocked blood flow to a certain area
Light-intensity exercise - (ANSWERS)-produces a slight increase in HR and respiration rate
-30-40% VO2 or HRR
-2-3 METS
-9-11 RPE
Moderate-intensity exercise - (ANSWERS)-produces a noticeable increase in HR and RR
-40-60% VO2 and HR
-3 to 6 METS
-12-13 RPE
Medically supervised assessment and exercise program - (ANSWERS)recommended for high-
risk clients who have medically identified participants restrictions related to assessment tools and
exercise programming
-monitored by a health care professional
Norm-referenced data - (ANSWERS)standard for tests that are used to compare the fitness level
of like individuals (percentile rank)
Orthopnea - (ANSWERS)shortness of breath, while lying supine
Pallor - (ANSWERS)pale skin color
Peak VO2 - (ANSWERS)the highest value of VO2 attained on a particular exercise test
Sphygmomanometer - (ANSWERS)a blood pressure measuring device
supervised assessment and exercise program - (ANSWERS)recommended for clients who have a
medically identified conditions or limitations but are still allowed to participate in a fitness
assessment or exercise program
-overseen by a certified fitness or health care professional
Syncope - (ANSWERS)a term for fainting
vigorous-intensity exercise - (ANSWERS)-exercise that produces a substantial increases in HR
and RR
, -60-80% VO2 or HRR
-greater than 6 METS
-greater than 14 RPE
Motivation addresses the three basic needs - (ANSWERS)competence, autonomy, and
relatedness
competence - (ANSWERS)met when a person feels successful
autonomy - (ANSWERS)met when the person feels that the decision to participate is made
without outside pressure or influence
relatedness - (ANSWERS)achieved when the person feels connected to and appreciated by
others
Test Order - (ANSWERS)1. Non-fatiguing tests
2. tests of agility
3. maximum muscular strength test
4. local muscular endurance test
5. cardiovascular endurance test
Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire (PAR-Q) - (ANSWERS)a basic self-reported
assessment of signs and symptoms of disease
Medical History Questionnaire - (ANSWERS)detailed assessment of health history including
existing diagnosed pathologies, orthopedic conditions, recent surgeries, and current medication
Informed consent form - (ANSWERS)a form given to individuals before they participate in a
study to inform them of the general nature of the study and to obtain their consent to participate
medical clearance form - (ANSWERS)allows a health care professional to identify any medical
concerns that would prevent the client from participating fully in an exercise program and outline
specifically what activities should be avoided
Arthroplasty - (ANSWERS)a term for joint replacement surgery that involves replacement of
part (articular cartilage) or all of a damaged or arthritic joint with a metal, plastic, or ceramic
prosthesis in order to return the joint to normal pain-free movement
Complete dislocation - (ANSWERS)a categorization of dislocation in which there is a complete
separation of the joint surfaces
Complex dislocation - (ANSWERS)a dislocation in which the injuries significant bone and
ligament trauma
Frality - (ANSWERS)associated with older adults who experience a syndrome of poor health,
reduced muscle strength, and reduced ability to participate in PA and ADL
