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Question 1

what does stand for PAR-Q

Answer 1

Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire

Question 2

what is the definition of Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire

Answer 2

(Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire – Seven question
assessment of medical & physical readiness that should be taken
before beginning a regular physical activity program for health and
wellness.

Question 3

what is PAR-Q

Answer 3

An international tool used to quickly determine medical readiness

Question 4

How many quenstion are on the the PAR-Q

Answer 4

seven yes-or-no questions

Question 5

What is the required to take the PAR-Q

Answer 5

Answering yes to any question requires a conversation with a
medical doctor before increasing physical activity levels

Question 6

Graded Exercise Test (aka Stress Test)

Answer 6

Test used to detect
potential heart problems by having you exercise on a
treadmill while your heart is monitored by an
electrocardiogram.

Question 7

what are the Environmental Factors

Answer 7

-Hot humid weather.
-cold, windy, and wet weather.
-pollution
-altitude

Question 8

what is Hyperthermia

Answer 8

your
body temperature rises too high.

Question 9

Humidity

Answer 9

reduces the effectiveness of the
sweating (reduces evaporation).

Question 10

what does the inability to cool your body result in

Answer 10

The inability to cool your body effectively
results in three main conditions: heat
cramps, heat exhaustion, and heatstroke.

Question 11

what are the heat related conditions

Answer 11

• Heat cramps
• Heat
  exhaustion
• Heatstroke

Question 12

what is the least serious heat-realted condition

Answer 12

Heat cramps

Question 13

what is the miledly serious heat-realted condtion

Answer 13

Heat
exhaustion

Question 14

what is the most serious heat-realted conditon

Answer 14

Heatstroke

Question 15

what are the guidelines for preventing heat-related conditions

Answer 15

• Begin gradually.
• Drink water.
• Wear proper clothing – light coloring, dry-fit or
  cotton.
• Rest frequently.
• Avoid extreme heat and humidity.
• Find shade and cool off when you get hot.

Question 16

definition what is heat index

Answer 16

scale
that rates the safety of the environment for exercise based on
temperature and humidity.

Question 17

what is hypothermia?

Answer 17

excessively low body
temperature.

Question 18

what are the symtopms of hypothermia

Answer 18

shivering, numbness,
drowsiness, muscle weakness, and
confusion or disorientation.

Question 19

what is frostbite

Answer 19

when the body becomes frozen due to extreme cold.

Question 20

what are the guidelines for exercising in cold, windy, and wet conditions

Answer 20

• Avoid extreme cold and wind.
• Dress properly.
• Avoid exercising in weather that is icy or cold and wet.

Question 21

what are the symtoms of frostbite

Answer 21

• Skin becomes white or grayish-yellow and looks glossy.
• Pain may be felt early and then subside, though often the feeling is lost
  and no pain is felt.
• Blisters may appear
• The affected area feels intensely cold and numb.

Question 22

what is the air quality index

Answer 22

Scale used to rate pollution levels ranging
from good air quality to very unhealthful

Question 23

what are the guidelines for dressing for physical
activity

Answer 23

• Wear comfortable and appropriate clothing.
• Use sunscreen or wear clothing that protects you
  from the sun.
• Wash exercise clothing regularly.
• Dress in layers when exercising outdoors.
• Wear proper socks.
• Wear proper shoes.
• Consider lace-up ankle braces.

Question 24

what are the other general preparation guidelines

Answer 24

• Get fit for your workout – start gradually
  when starting a new workout.
• Warm up before your workout
• Cool down after your workout – helps
  recover after your workout.

Question 25

how do you recover from a heart attack?

Answer 25

well-planned exercise programs for rehabilitation