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When describing cardiorespiratory fitness, the central oxygen delivery processes refer to: - correct answer Activity of the heart and circulatory system. Which back exercise would be the most sport-specific for swimming? - correct answer Pull-up It has been estimated that a total of ________ liters of fluid per day would be required to maintain normal hydration in athletes who are exercising at high altitude. - correct answer 3 to 4 The BEST cardiovascular training routine for someone w...

Physical Activity - correct answer -any bodily movement produced by the contraction of skeletal muscles that results in substantial increase in caloric req. over resting energy expenditure Exercise - correct answer -type of PA consisting of planned, structure, and repetitive bodily movement done to improve and/or maintain one or more components of physical fitness Health Related Physical Fitness Components - correct answer -Cardiorespiratory endurance Body composition Muscular strength ...

During the initial client-contact process, you find that your potential client would rather work with a trainer of another gender. You should: - correct answer -Refer the client to another Certified Exercise Physiologist who would be more compatible. What is a potential outcome of maintaining a professional presence and disposition when training clients? - correct answer -Maintaining a professional presence may also help generate clients, as this is also a form of advertising. Your new cli...

The primary factors of concern when prescribing interval training: - correct answer 1. Intensity and duration of the exercise and recovery interval 2. Total number of intervals performed Low volume interval training (LVIT) - correct answer A total exercise time commitment of >15 minutes can provide a potent stimulus to physiological adaptations associated with improved health Sprint interval training (SIT) - correct answer An all-out supramaximal effort equal to or greater than the pac...

Which of the following is a *very high* risk value of WHR for a *young man*? - > 0.65 - > 0.75 - > 0.85 - > 0.95 - correct answer -> 0.95 Which of the following is a *very high* risk value of WHR for a *young woman*? - > 0.66 - > 0.76 - > 0.86 - > 0.96 - correct answer -> 0.86 Which of the following is a *very high* risk value of WHR for a *man* between the ages of *60 and 69 y/o*? - > 0.93 - > 1.03 - > 1.13 - > 1.23 - correct ans...

coronary artery disease (CAD) - correct answer - Measurement of muscular endurance - correct answer -Number of curl ups performed in 1 minute A what level is HDL considered a risk factor - correct answer -<40 mg/dl Fitness assessment is an important aspect of the training program because it provides information for which of the following? - correct answer -Developing the exercise prescription HR can be measured by counting the number of pulses in a specified time period at one of ...

Initial interview could lead to: - correct answer -1)referral to other health care professional 2)pre-activity screening pre-activity screening could lead to: - correct answer -1)physician clearance, 2)informed consent, assumption of risk fitness eval reasons for screening - correct answer -To identify those with a medical contraindication (exclusion) to performing specific assessments To identify those who should receive a medical evaluation before performing specific assessments T...

The signs and symptoms of cardiovascular, pulmonary, and metabolic diseases that require a more thorough medical history or health care examination include edema, orthopnea, and: a) Unusual fatigue. b) Shortness of breath at rest. c) Heart murmur. d) Dizziness. - correct answer -d) Dizziness The most frequent claims of violation of scope of practice are in the area of: a) Diet analysis. b) Misrepresentation of education. c) Supplements. d) Malpractice. - correct answer -c) S...

Signs/Symptoms suggestive of CV, metabolic, or renal disease: - correct answer - Pain - Intermittent claudication - Ankle edema - Dizziness or syncope - SOB (at rest or w/ mild exertion) - Unusual fatigue or SOB w/ usual activities - Orthopnea or paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea - Palpations or tachycardia - Known heart murmur Orthopnea: - correct answer Dyspnea occurring at rest in the recumbent (laying down) position that is relieved promptly by sitting upright or standing Paroxysma...

A patient was recently diagnosed with a pulmonary disorder such as chronic bronchitis, Would you automatically refer him to a physician for medical clearance - correct answer -YES Is a medical exam recommended prior to participation in moderate exercise - correct answer -NO What is the recommended prior to participation in vigorous exercise - correct answer -A medical exam Is exercise testing recommended prior to exercise for participation in vigorous exercise - correct answer -No Ho...