Chapter 16- Chronic Health Conditions & Physical or Functional Limitations

Question 1

(T/F) Children are less efficient and tend to exercise at a higher percentage of peak O2 uptake.

Answer 1

True

Question 2

(T/F) Children have a limited ability to sweat and regulate body temperature when compared to adults.

Answer 2

True

Question 3

(T/F) Current recommendations state that youth should receive at least 20 minutes of exercise per day.

Answer 3

False

Question 4

(T/F) Aging is associated with a reduction in HRmax, muscle mass, and balance.

Answer 4

True

Question 5

(T/F) Children tolerate intensive bouts of anaerobic exercise better than adults.

Answer 5

False

Question 6

(T/F) Seniors should exercise at around 40-85% of VO2max.

Answer 6

True

Question 7

(T/F) Typical degenerations seen in youth include osteoporosis, arthritis, and low-back pain.

Answer 7

False

Question 8

(T/F) Bone mineral density increases as individuals get older.

Answer 8

False

Question 9

(T/F) Aquatic exercise is a poor cardio training choice for a senior client.

Answer 9

False

Question 10

(T/F) Progress youth exercisers based on postural control, not on the amount of weight lifted.

Answer 10

True

Question 11

Roughly what percentage of adults over the age of 20 are overweight?

Answer 11

66%

Question 12

A BMI of ________ or greater is considered obese.

Answer 12

30

Question 13

Exercise for obese clients should focus primarily on __________.

Answer 13

Energy expenditure

Question 14

Fitness professionals need to remain aware of the ___________ aspects of working with obese clients to ensure they feel socially and emotionally safe.

Answer 14

Psychological

Question 15

To minimize discomfort and risk of injury, obese clients should perform exercises in a __________ position.

Answer 15

Standing or seated

Question 16

______ is a metabolic disorder where the body doesn’t produce enough insulin.

Answer 16

Diabetes

Question 17

The most important goals for a client with type 2 diabetes are ______ control and weight loss.

Answer 17

glucose

Question 18

The highest risk of injury when training obese clients comes from peripheral ______, causing gait abnormalities and an increased risk of falling.

Answer 18

neruopathy

Question 19

The ______ maneuver should be avoided with clients who have hypertension or coronary heart disease.

Answer 19

Valsalva

Question 20

Since resistance training has been shown to only increase bone mineral density by around 5%, fitness programs for seniors should focus on ______ prevention in addition to strength training.

Answer 20

Fall