9. Fostering Inclusive Experiences Flashcards
What is included in a pre-participation screening form?
Medical and health history, informed consent, release of liability
What should instructors assume about their participants health?
That 50% of the adults in the class could have a known or unknown medical condition as based upon data from the USA.
What on the spot indicators should instructor be observing?
Age, posture, first time participation
How does anticipating potential modifications and safety considerations make an instructor more effective?
Increases their sensitivity towards participants and the ability to provide appropriate progressions and regressions, and also to give coaching cues to ensure safety and effectiveness of everyone in the class
To what degree does exercise reduce the incidence of high-risk diseases?
Physically fit individuals are 25 to 50% less likely to develop high-risk diseases
What is the instructors priority regarding the health information of participants?
Instructors must maintain a level of security for personal information and uphold the code of ethics with regards to confidentiality
What does cardiovascular disease refer to?
Any disease that affects the cardiovascular system e.g. Cardiac disease, vascular disease including the brain and kidney, and peripheral arterial disease
What are the risk factors for cardiovascular disease?
Hypertension and blood lipid disorders
What does coronary heart disease result from?
The development of atherosclerosis in the coronary arteries which involves the hardening and accumulation of lipid rich plaques. Overtime the coronary arterial walls narrow, blocking the flow of blood and oxygen to the heart
If coronary heart disease is not treated what is the result?
Myocardial infarction, stroke or peripheral heart disease
True or false: coronary heart disease is the most common cause of sudden death, and the most common cause of death in people over 65 years of age
True
How much more likely are men to develop coronary heart disease than women?
10 times more likely
What is hypertension?
High blood pressure is when systolic blood pressure is greater than 140 and diastolic blood pressure is greater than 90 mmHg
How many people worldwide have hypertension?
1 billion
What happens when blood pressure is too low?
There’s not enough force to push blood through the vessels quickly enough to reach the organs and tissues in need of oxygen
What happens when blood pressure is chronically too high?
The constant force pushing against the arterial walls can damage arteries and other organs; this promotes a chronic inflammatory response that includes plaque accumulation and narrowing of the arteries
What are the levels for normal blood pressure?
Systolic less than 120 and diastolic less than 80
What are the blood pressure levels for pre-hypertension?
Systolic 120 to 139
Diastolic 80 to 89
Blood pressure levels for hypertension stage one?
Systolic 140 to 150
Diastolic 90 to 99
What are the levels of blood pressure for hypertension stage two?
Systolic greater than 160
Diastolic greater than 100
How do you classify blood pressure when systolic and diastolic blood pressures fall into different categories?
The higher category should be selected to classify blood pressure
What are exercise considerations for participants with cardiac conditions?
The importance of self monitoring, avoidance of abrupt changes from lying down to seated or standing, avoidance of the Valsalva maneuver, and care in performing isometric exercises
What are common pulmonary conditions?
Asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
What percentage of asthma sufferers are children?
25%
Why is exercise strongly recommended for pulmonary rehabilitation and management?
It helps individuals overcome psychological and cognitive thinking that may accompany these conditions
What are the goals of physical activity for people with pulmonary conditions?
Improve exercise tolerance and performance, alleviation of dyspnea, improved state of mind, quality-of-life, improved gas exchange in the lungs, improved mechanical efficiency of the structures involved in breathing
What is asthma?
A chronic inflammatory disorder of the airways that causes air flow obstruction which includes difficulty breathing, wheezing, coughing and chest tightness
When is the typical onset of asthma?
In childhood
What is exercise-induced asthma?
When exercise and physical activity induces an asthmatic response
How can exercise induced asthma be reduced?
Help participants to monitor their perceived rate of exertion and ensure that it is below 16 on the 6 to 20 scale. Low to moderate intensity aerobic conditioning can be beneficial
How does exercise benefit asthma sufferers?
It reduces the ventilatory requirement for any given activity as well as improving one’s breathing efficiency
What would be included in a written action plan for a pulmonary disease sufferer?
Phone numbers, actions to take based on symptoms, advice of the physician, judging of symptoms severity, use of rescue medication
What are the steps for managing an asthma attack?
Address the episode when difficult breathing first appears.
At first sign of difficulties, stop and rest for 10 minutes
Take medication
Drink warm liquids
Seek emergency care if lips or fingernails are turning blue and if breathing difficulties are severe
What are the exercise considerations for participants with asthma?
Exercise can be very beneficial for asthma sufferers
Limitation of activities during asthma symptoms
Importance of the extended warm up and cool down
Essential hydration before, during and after exercise
Pursed lip breathing
Clear monitoring of exercise intensity
Limited exposure to cold polluted environment