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Exercise Testing and Prescription
Test 1 Chapters 1 2 3
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Physiology
Undergraduate 4
09/13/2014

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Term
Physical activity
Definition
Any bodily movement produced by the contraction of
skeletal muscles that results in a substantial increase in
caloric requirements over resting energy expenditure
Term
Exercise
Definition
type of physical activity consisting of planned,
structured, and repetitive bodily movement done to
improve and/or maintain one or more components of
physical fitness
Term
Physical fitness
Definition
A set of attributes or characteristics that
individuals have or achieve that relates to
their ability to perform physical activity
Term
Cardiorespiratory endurance
Definition
The ability of the circulatory and
respiratory system to supply oxygen during sustained physical
activity.
Term
Body composition
Definition
The relative amounts of muscle, fat, bone,
and other vital parts of the body
Term
Muscular strength
Definition
The ability of muscle to exert force
Term
Muscular endurance
Definition
The ability of muscle to continue to
perform without fatigue
Term
Flexibility
Definition
The range of motion available at a joint
Term
Agility
Definition
The ability to change the position of the body in space with
speed and accuracy
Term
Coordination
Definition
The ability to use the senses, such as sight and
hearing, together with body parts in performing tasks smoothly and
accurately
Term
Balance
Definition
The maintenance of equilibrium while stationary or moving
Term
Power
Definition
The ability or rate at which one can perform work
Term
Moderate Intensity Workout
Definition
30mins, 5 times a week
40-60% heartrate
Term
Resistance workout
Definition
lifting weights, strength training
recommended at least 2 days per week
Term
Vigorous exercise
Definition
25 mins 3 times a week
60-85% heart rate
Term
Benefits of exercise
Definition
better bloodflow to heart and muscles

improved brain function
Term
Most common exercise related death
Definition
CVD
Term
Risk of developing CVD with exercise vs without
Definition
The physically active 30%–40% lower risk
Term
Factors to modify exercise program
Definition
exercise capacity

habitual activity level

environment.
Term
Most HRPF assessments involve _______
Definition
performing exercise
Term
Why do we pre-screen clients before exercise?
Definition
Exercise may increase the risk of injuries for those with previous injuries
or diseases.

Knowledge of health status and history for client saftey
Term
Informed Consent
Definition
Documentation that attests to clear communication of tests
Term
client’s demographic and health-related
information used to _____
Definition
Health risk/medical history
– Determine risks for chronic disease and risks related
to physical activity participation
Term
Relative risks
Definition
can be side-stepped if benefits outweigh
risks of exercise
Term
Absolute risks
Definition
exercise should not be preformed
Term
What are the 6 performance-based factors?
Definition
Coordination
Speed
Balance
Power
Reaction Time
Agility
Term
What are the 5 health-based factors?
Definition
Muscular Strength
Muscular endurance
Cardio/resp. endurance
Body comp.
Flexibility
Term
Primary Prevention
Definition
Prevent disease or injury from occuring
Term
Secondary Prevention
Definition
Prevent REOCCURRENCE
Term
Low Risk people who need to be tested before exercise:
Definition
client or trainer has a concern

Additional info needed to properly prescribe
Term
8 positive (bad) risk factors for clients
Definition
smoking
age
cholesterol
blood sugar
pre-diabetes
family history
sedentary lifestyle
dislipidemia
Term
Age of risk factor
Definition
45yrs and + for men
55yrs and + for women
Term
Negative (good) risk factor
Definition
HDL at 60 or above
Term
BMI that is a risk factor
Definition
30 and up
Term
Normal BMI
Definition
18.5-24.9
Term
Underweight BMI
Definition
under 18.5
Term
Overweight BMI
Definition
25-29.9
Term
Medium Risk
Definition
2 or more risks, but not confirmed by doctor
Term
High risk
Definition
2 or more confirmed risks, or signs and symptoms of risks
Term
dyspnea
Definition
difficulty breathing
Term
High cholesterol
Definition
LDL levels above 130
Term
Healthy LDL levels
Definition
100 or below
Term
3 components of clinical pre-exercise eval
Definition
med history

physical exam

lab tests
Term
Triglycerides healthy level
Definition
150
Term
High tryiglycerides level
Definition
300+
Term
prehypertension
Definition
121/81 to 139/85
Term
Hypertension I
Definition
140/85 to 159/99
Term
Hypertension II
Definition
160/100 or above
Term
high blood pressure while exercising
Definition
normal, systolic goes up when exercising
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