ACSM EP-C Exam| 201 questions| with complete solutions

3 Tools that provide accurate information for health and fitness assessments correct answer: 1. physical activity Readiness - Questionnaire (PAR-Q) 2. CVD Risk Factor assessment and classification by qualified health/fitness, clinical exercise, or health care professionals 3. medical evaluation including a physical examination and stress test by a qualified health care provider What is the minimum requirement when getting accurate information for health and fitness assessments correct answer: PAR-Q Key Components of Medical History (10 things) correct answer: 1. medical diagnosis of a prior illness 2. previous physical exam findings 3. history of symptoms 4. recent illnesses/procedures, etc. 5. orthopedic problems 6. medication use 7. habits 8. exercise history 9. work history 10. family history 7 components of informed consent correct answer: 1. purpose & explanation of test 2. attendant risks & discomforts 3. responsibilities of participant 4. benefits to be expected 5. inquires (Questions) 6. use of medal records 7. freedom of consent limitation of a PAR-Q? correct answer: it can only be identify those who are at high risk - can't tell between low or moderate risk limitation of informed consent/health history forms? correct answer: most forms don't make recommendations based on intensity of the proposed exercise program how many POSITIVE risk factors are there? correct answer: 8 what are the 8? correct answer: 1. age