Ch2

Question 1

Medical history review
Risk factor assessment
Prescribed medications
Level of physical activity
Establish need for physician consent
Administer and evaluate fitness tests
Set up exercise prescription
Evaluate progress with followup tests

Answer 1

health status evaluation categories

Question 2

• For use primarily with light to moderate activity
(20-60% VO2max)
• Quick screening, limited detail

Answer 2

par -q

Question 3

• For use with vigorous activity and exercise
• allows fitness professionals to identify medical contraindication to exercise, risk factors, and lifestyle behaviors that may affect an individual’s ability to exercise safely

Answer 3

health status questionnaire

Question 4

Age: Men >45 and Women >55

Answer 4

cvd risk factor

Question 5

MI, coronary revascularization,
sudden death before 55 yrs in father or other male
first-degree relative, or before 65 yrs in mother or
other female first degree relative)

Answer 5

family history CVD risk factor

Question 6

body mass index of ≥30 kg/m2, or waist
girth of > 40 inches (102 cm) for men and >35
inches (88 cm) for women

Answer 6

obesity CVD risk factor

Question 7

[E]stablish Need for Physician consent is high risk if

Answer 7

• Known CV, pulmonary, or metabolic disease

* 1 or more signs or symptoms

Question 8

[E]stablish Need for Physician consent is moderate risk if

Answer 8

• Meets 2 or more ACSM risk factor thresholds

Question 9

[E]stablish Need for Physician consent is low risk if

Answer 9

• Meets no more than 1 ACSM risk factor threshold