ACSM-CEP EXAM (100% VERIFIED SOLUTIONS)

What is the exercise participation health screening process based on? correct answers - the individual's current level of physical activity - the presence of signs or symptoms and/or known CV, metabolic, or renal disease - desired exercise intensity Goals of the ACSM participation health screening process is to identify individuals who: correct answers - who should receive medical clearance before initiating an exercise program or increasing the frequency, intensity, and/or volume of their current program - individuals with clinically significant disease(s) who may benefit from participating in a medically supervised exercise program - individuals with medical conditions that may require exclusion from exercise programs until those conditions are better controlled 2 stage process of screening correct answers - need for medical clearance before initiating or progressing exercise programming is determined using the updated and revised ACSM screening algorithm--> in presence of health care professional - if indicated during screening, medical clearance should be sought from the appropriate health care provider What does the screening algorithm do? correct answers classifies individuals who do or do not currently participate in regular exercise - GOAL: identify those unaccustomed to regular physical exertion b/c exercise may place disproportionate demands on the CV system and increase risk of complications what is exercise participation? correct answers performing planned, structured PA at least 30 min at moderate intensity on at least 3 days a week for at least the last 3 months light intensity exercise correct answers 30-39% HRR or VO2R 2-2.9 METS RPE: 9-11 Mod intensity correct answers 40-59% HRR or VO2R 3-5.9 METS RPE 12-13 Vigorous intensity correct answers >60% HRR or VO2R