Aerobic PATH Protocols

Question 1

What is the Tanaka equation to predict MHR?

Answer 1

[208 - (0.7 x age)]

Question 2

What are two QEP determined reasons for which they should terminate the test?

Answer 2

A client exercising below 85% HRmax but appear in distress - judgement call
Client goes beyond 85% HRmax within the workload

Question 3

What are all conditions in which the protocol should be terminated?

Answer 3

Client goes above 85% HRmax
Client asks to stop
Client shows signs of physiological distress
Cannot maintain cadence (mCAFT and cycle ergometer)
Equipment failure
Client experiences pain

Question 4

What should the intensity of the active recovery be/how long?

Answer 4

Duration can be selected by client - but at least 3 minutes and at a lower intensity than first workload
Add 2 minutes if not fully recovered by 3 minutes
Record HR every minute

Question 5

When/how long should passive recovery be?

Answer 5

Immediately following active recovery - seated
Until client feels adequately recovered
HR taken every minute
BP taken at 1 and 3 minutes
HR and BP must be below cutoffs at 3 mins. If not, extend 2 mins and measure again

Question 6

What age ranges are aerobic fitness protocols valid and reliable for?

Answer 6

15-69