NSCA- CSPS Rationale and
Considerations for Training Special
Populations Questions and Complete
Solutions Graded A+
A shift to a more palliative emphasis and away from the purely curative approach is indicative of an
increased emphasis on - Answer: quality of life rather than the traditional concentration on quantity of
life p 2
Palliative means - Answer: efforts to reduce consequences of disease process (from google: care that
affords relief - but not a cure) p. 2
Curative means - Answer: efforts with emphasis on survival and life extension (from google: care that
tends to overcome disease and promote recovery) p. 2
1) have inherent characteristics that require specific exercise equipment and facility access compared to
the general population and may require specific exercise programming and specifically prepared
exercise professional supervision; they have particular requirements for safe and effective exercise
training (definition # 1 from p 2)
2) are groups of individuals who, when considered with regard to exercise, differ from the general,
apparently healthy adult population with respect to recommendations for exercise programming. These
populations may exhibit characteristics that require condition specific recommendations for exercise as
well as appropriate precautions and contraindications to exercise in order to receive effective and safe
training (definition #2 from p 5)
3) include those with chronic and temporary health conditions (definition #3 from p 7)
p 2 - Answer: Special Populations
metabolic syndrome - Answer: is characterized by:
(a) overweight or obesity
(b) undesirable lipid profiles
(c) high blood pressure
(d) high resting blood glucose levels p. 2
, Benefits of exercise are: - Answer: 1. enhanced weight loss and improved weight maintenance
2. Increased ability to perform important daily task
3. Improved psychological mood
4. Reduced chances of developing disease processes such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes, obesity,
hypertension p. 2,3
The negative consequences of a sedentary lifestyle are - Answer: 1. sedentary lifestyles are a leading
cause of preventable death 2. increases risk of numerous disease processes including cardiovascular
disease, diabetes, hypertension, obesity, osteoporosis, and lipid disorders p. 3
Accessibility to exercise opportunities involves - Answer: appropriate architectural and equipment issues
and appropriate training supervision p 3
Scope of practice of exercise professional includes - Answer: conducting health appraisals and physical
assessments as well as designing and suspervising exercise training. The exercise professional should not
engage in any activities that are presented as physical therapy or counseling but rather refer clients to
an appropriate licensed clinician. p. 6
Reasons commonly cited for not leading an active lifestyle are - Answer: 1. changes in modern societies
that reduce the physical nature of daily activities ie transportation & using mechanized equipment
instead of labor
2. lack of opportunities within local communities (the shift in community development from smaller
locally based units to extended suburban sprawl has dramatically reduced walking and cycling as realistic
options for daily transportation)
3. time issues or convenience issues
4. lack of motivation or interest in exercise
5. la ck of personal management skills or support systems
6. lack of confidence to to participate safely
p. 4
The commonly cited barriers to increased participation in regular physical activity that can be addressed
by an exercise professional are p 4 - Answer: 1. time issues or convenience issues
Considerations for Training Special
Populations Questions and Complete
Solutions Graded A+
A shift to a more palliative emphasis and away from the purely curative approach is indicative of an
increased emphasis on - Answer: quality of life rather than the traditional concentration on quantity of
life p 2
Palliative means - Answer: efforts to reduce consequences of disease process (from google: care that
affords relief - but not a cure) p. 2
Curative means - Answer: efforts with emphasis on survival and life extension (from google: care that
tends to overcome disease and promote recovery) p. 2
1) have inherent characteristics that require specific exercise equipment and facility access compared to
the general population and may require specific exercise programming and specifically prepared
exercise professional supervision; they have particular requirements for safe and effective exercise
training (definition # 1 from p 2)
2) are groups of individuals who, when considered with regard to exercise, differ from the general,
apparently healthy adult population with respect to recommendations for exercise programming. These
populations may exhibit characteristics that require condition specific recommendations for exercise as
well as appropriate precautions and contraindications to exercise in order to receive effective and safe
training (definition #2 from p 5)
3) include those with chronic and temporary health conditions (definition #3 from p 7)
p 2 - Answer: Special Populations
metabolic syndrome - Answer: is characterized by:
(a) overweight or obesity
(b) undesirable lipid profiles
(c) high blood pressure
(d) high resting blood glucose levels p. 2
, Benefits of exercise are: - Answer: 1. enhanced weight loss and improved weight maintenance
2. Increased ability to perform important daily task
3. Improved psychological mood
4. Reduced chances of developing disease processes such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes, obesity,
hypertension p. 2,3
The negative consequences of a sedentary lifestyle are - Answer: 1. sedentary lifestyles are a leading
cause of preventable death 2. increases risk of numerous disease processes including cardiovascular
disease, diabetes, hypertension, obesity, osteoporosis, and lipid disorders p. 3
Accessibility to exercise opportunities involves - Answer: appropriate architectural and equipment issues
and appropriate training supervision p 3
Scope of practice of exercise professional includes - Answer: conducting health appraisals and physical
assessments as well as designing and suspervising exercise training. The exercise professional should not
engage in any activities that are presented as physical therapy or counseling but rather refer clients to
an appropriate licensed clinician. p. 6
Reasons commonly cited for not leading an active lifestyle are - Answer: 1. changes in modern societies
that reduce the physical nature of daily activities ie transportation & using mechanized equipment
instead of labor
2. lack of opportunities within local communities (the shift in community development from smaller
locally based units to extended suburban sprawl has dramatically reduced walking and cycling as realistic
options for daily transportation)
3. time issues or convenience issues
4. lack of motivation or interest in exercise
5. la ck of personal management skills or support systems
6. lack of confidence to to participate safely
p. 4
The commonly cited barriers to increased participation in regular physical activity that can be addressed
by an exercise professional are p 4 - Answer: 1. time issues or convenience issues
