Special Purpose Examination (Spex) | 2026/2027 Latest Updated Version | Questions And Verified Answers | Graded A+

SPECIAL PURPOSE EXAMINATION (SPEX) | 2026/2027 LATEST
UPDATED VERSION | QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED ANSWERS |
GRADED A+


General recommendations for exercise -
ANSWER

30 min moderate intensity aerobic PA 5x week

OR

30 min vigorous intensity 3x week



Resistance training amount recommendations -
ANSWER

2x week (48hrs in-between)



What does FITT-VP stand for? -
ANSWER

Frequency

Intensity

Time

Type

Volume

Progression



Domains of Health -
ANSWER

Physical, Emotional, Mental, Social, Spiritual



Domains of Physical Health -
ANSWER

Health (cardiorespiratory)

Skill (agility, balance)

Medical (medical conditions)

, What is the most valid measure of functional capacity? -
ANSWER

VO2 max



Graded Exercise Test -
ANSWER

a gradually increasing test with increasing workloads to measure exercise capacity (8-12min in total,
increments every 2-3min)



Submaximal Test assumptions -
ANSWER

Steady state HR

VO2 max and HR have a linear relationship

We tend to overestimate VO2max in trained, and underestimate in untrained



Steps of a Graded Exercise Test -
ANSWER

Consent form

Measure resting HR & BP

Warm up

HR measured end of 2nd and 3rd min

BP and RPE taken in last min of each stage

Stop when HR is at 85% of predicted max



When to terminate a Graded Exercise Test -
ANSWER

- When HR reaches 85% of predicted HR max

- When the client asks to

- If developing angina systems (chest pain)

- Drop in SBP of 10mmHg

- Excessive rise in BP