Chapter 18: Clients Who Are Preadolescent, Older, or Pregnant

Question 1

refers to the period of time before the development of secondary sex characteristics (6-11G, 6-13B)

Answer 1

preadolescences

Question 2

T/F: exercising continuously for 30 mintues or more within a predetermined targer heart rate tang is not beneficial for children

Answer 2

F, however, it is not the most appropriate way for children to exercise

Question 3

strength gains of this % range have been observed in children following short-term resistance training

Answer 3

30-40%

Question 4

This is the primary adaptation for training induced strength gains in children

Answer 4

neural adaptations

Question 5

This % range of sport related injuries in youth could be avoided if more of an effort is made to create a base fundamental fitness in participants

Answer 5

15-50%

Question 6

young female athletes are particularly suseptable to this type of injury from sport

Answer 6

knee injuries

Question 7

all children should have a pre-execise program medical examination

Answer 7

F, only those with symptoms suggestive of disease, or have a known disease

Question 8

This load is appropriate for children’s resistance training

Answer 8

weight that can be lifted for 10-15 repetitions

Question 9

Set and rep scheme for children

Answer 9

1-3 sets of 6-15 reps

Question 10

Frequency guidelines for children

Answer 10

2-3 nonconsecutive days per week

Question 11

Reasonable suggestion for warm up and cooldown periods with children

Answer 11

dynamic warm up

static cooldown

Question 12

Children are more likely to engage in physical activities as a lifestyle choice if this

Answer 12

they have fun, make friends, and experience success

Question 13

Men and women 50 years of age and older are typically reffered to as this

Answer 13

seniors

Question 14

In the elderly this type of training has been shown to be as effective as aerobic exercise for reducing resting blood pressure

Answer 14

circuit type resistance training

Question 15

Research reveals that older adults can significantly improve this aspect of health by performing regular resistance exercise

Answer 15

cardiorespiratory health

Question 16

These two activities have been show to speed up gastrointestingal transit

Answer 16

running and resistance training

Question 17

adults loss about this much muscle mass per year during their 30-40s, and does this after 50

Answer 17

.5 lb

doubles to 1 lb/year

Question 18

frequency of resistance training for seniors

Answer 18

2-3 days/week, on nonconsecutive days

Question 19

acceptable resistance range for seniors

Answer 19

60-90% of 1RM

Question 20

The beginning rep target for deconditioned seniors

Answer 20

10-15 reps at 60-75% 1RM

Question 21

for seniors when 15 reps can be completed the resistance should be increased by this much

Answer 21

5%

Question 22

Recommended aerobic training frequency for seniors

Answer 22

2-5 days/week

Question 23

recommended duration of aerobic training for seniors

Answer 23

20-60 minutes

Question 24

recommended intensity of aerobic training or seniors

Answer 24

60-90% MHR, 75% is generally prescribed

Question 25

Ideally a healthy senior exercising at 75% MHR will report this level of perceived exertion

Answer 25

13

Question 26

Exercise order for seniors

Answer 26

aerobic activity followed by resistance training, and ending with static stretching

Question 27

if only performing resistance exercise, seniors should do this first

Answer 27

5-10 minutes of light aerobic activity beforehand

Question 28

pregnancy induced hypertension

Answer 28

preeclampsia

Question 29

Healthy pregnant women should be encouraged to do this

Answer 29

participate in a daily physical activity throughout pregnancy

Question 30

T/F: exercise increases the chance of preterm labor

Answer 30

F

Question 31

T/F: exercise during pregnancy has no effect on low birth weight

Answer 31

F, high-intenisty exercise can lower birthweight by 10-12 ounces, moderate intensity exercise is recommended

Question 32

This RPE seems appropriate for aerobic conditioning during pregnancy

Answer 32

12-14 (somewhat hard)

Question 33

These types of exercises should be phased out of the exercise program at the onset of the second trimester

Answer 33

supine position exercises, due to the associated decrease in venous return, reduced CO, and potential for hypotensive syndrome

Question 34

Due to the changes in COG later in pregnancy it is suggested that women use this type of equipment

Answer 34

machine

Question 35

Pregnant women may increase their minute ventilation by almost this % resulting in this much more % oxygen utilization during rest

Answer 35

50%

10-20%

Question 36

These two muscle groups should be focused on strengthening in pregnant women because these muscles provide the basis for postural support and prepare a woman for delivery

Answer 36

abdominal, and pelvic floor

Question 37

During exercises women who are pregnant use this energy substrate at a higher rate than women who are not pregnant

Answer 37

carbs

Question 38

duration and frequency of exercise for pregnant woment

Answer 38

15-30 minutes of moderate intensity exercise, 3-7 days/week

Question 39

This type of contraction should be avoided by pregnant women

Answer 39

isometric

Question 40

Exercise for pregnant women should not continue bast this point, and should never reach this point

Answer 40

fatigue

exhaustive levels