KINE 223 Case Study Scenarios
Case Study – Stacey
Stacey is a 19 year old accounting major. After her father suffered a heart attack during her
senior year of high school, Stacey decided to become vegan. She cannot recall the last time
she had her blood pressure checked or visited a doctor, but since she is 5’2” and 120
pounds, she assumes that her blood pressure and cholesterol are normal. According to an
online calculator, Stacey’s BMI is 21.9. In her spare time, Stacey likes to host Game of
Thrones watch parties in her apartment and read sci-fi and fantasy novels.
Case Study – Caleb
Caleb is a 19 year old male college student. He is taking 15 credit hours and is active in
multiple student organizations. His sleep schedule is erratic. He reports that his blood
pressure is 129/84 and his BMI is measured at 20. Caleb’s hobbies include watching Netflix
and playing video games. Typically, he accumulates about 5000 steps per day walking to
class. Caleb does not participate in any exercise other than walking to class. He takes
Adderall at night to study, although he has not been diagnosed with ADHD. Most of his
meals are purchased at the MSC.
Case Study – Matthew
Matthew is a 25 year old active male. He participates in daily body building but does not do
any cardiovascular activity. His pre-workout blood pressure is 145/90 and his total
cholesterol is 240. He reports that he eats “clean” with high protein and low carbs because
building muscle is his main priority. Matthew’s BMI is 26. His mom is a 50 year old triathlete
and his dad is a 56 year old Type 2 diabetic. His dad has high blood pressure and is
overweight.
Case Study – Alex
Alex is a 20 year-old active male community college student. He enjoys cycling, snow skiing,
hiking, and running. On two separate occasions, Alex’s blood pressure has been recorded as
145/85 mmHg. He stands six feet one inch tall and his body weight is 176 pounds with a
BMI of 23. He reports that his uncle died suddenly of unknown causes at the age of 34.
Physicians later determined that the cause of death was related to an unidentified heart
KINE 223 Case Study Scenarios
Case Study – Stacey
Stacey is a 19 year old accounting major. After her father suffered a heart attack during her
senior year of high school, Stacey decided to become vegan. She cannot recall the last time
she had her blood pressure checked or visited a doctor, but since she is 5’2” and 120
pounds, she assumes that her blood pressure and cholesterol are normal. According to an
online calculator, Stacey’s BMI is 21.9. In her spare time, Stacey likes to host Game of
Thrones watch parties in her apartment and read sci-fi and fantasy novels.
Case Study – Caleb
Caleb is a 19 year old male college student. He is taking 15 credit hours and is active in
multiple student organizations. His sleep schedule is erratic. He reports that his blood
pressure is 129/84 and his BMI is measured at 20. Caleb’s hobbies include watching Netflix
and playing video games. Typically, he accumulates about 5000 steps per day walking to
class. Caleb does not participate in any exercise other than walking to class. He takes
Adderall at night to study, although he has not been diagnosed with ADHD. Most of his
meals are purchased at the MSC.
Case Study – Matthew
Matthew is a 25 year old active male. He participates in daily body building but does not do
any cardiovascular activity. His pre-workout blood pressure is 145/90 and his total
cholesterol is 240. He reports that he eats “clean” with high protein and low carbs because
building muscle is his main priority. Matthew’s BMI is 26. His mom is a 50 year old triathlete
and his dad is a 56 year old Type 2 diabetic. His dad has high blood pressure and is
overweight.
Case Study – Alex
Alex is a 20 year-old active male community college student. He enjoys cycling, snow skiing,
hiking, and running. On two separate occasions, Alex’s blood pressure has been recorded as
145/85 mmHg. He stands six feet one inch tall and his body weight is 176 pounds with a
BMI of 23. He reports that his uncle died suddenly of unknown causes at the age of 34.
Physicians later determined that the cause of death was related to an unidentified heart
KINE 223 Case Study Scenarios
