ACSM EP-C Exam 2022/2023 with 100% correct answers

3 Tools that provide accurate information for health and fitness assessments 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 PAR-Q Key Components of Medical History (10 things) 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 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? 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? most forms don't make recommendations based on intensity of the proposed exercise program how many POSITIVE risk factors are there? 8 what are the 8? 1. age 2. family history 3. smoking 4. sedentary life 5. obesity 6. hypertension 7. dyslipidemia 8. pre-diabetes positive risk factor for AGE: men & women MEN: greater than or = 45 WOMEN: greater than or = 55 positive risk factor for FAMILY HISTORY heart attack, coronary revascularization or sudden death in family BEFORE age 55 (in dad or 1st degree relative) OR heart attack, coronary revascularization or sudden death BEFORE age 65 (in mom or 1st degree relative)