Definitions

Question 1

Health

Answer 1

• A complete state of physical, mental, and social well-being
• Quantitative parameters coupled with subjective perceptions to foster inclusivity
• An individual thing that focuses on positive elements (ie. feelings) rather than diseases

Question 2

1/3 Physical health

Answer 2

• Having the energy to accomplish daily tasks

Question 3

2/3 Mental health

Answer 3

• The ability to tackle challenges without issue
• Being able to perceive things in the surroundings, recognize what the perceptions mean, and use the information effectively

Question 4

3/3 Social health

Answer 4

• The ability to enjoy meaningful and positive relationships

Question 5

Clinical Exercise Physiology

Field of Study

Scope of Practice

Other Considerations

Answer 5

• The relationship between exercise and disease
• How exercise influences the disease process
• Using exercise as a method of disease management or prevention

• Assess, plan, and implement evidence-based fitness programs that designed to improve fitness parameters

• Client’s behaviour, psyche, spirit

Question 6

Physical Activity

Answer 6

• Any body movement that works your muscles and requires more energy than resting
• Enhances or maintains overall health and wellness

Ex: Walking, gardening, playing with children

Question 7

Exercise

Answer 7

• A type of physical activity that is planned and structured

Question 8

Fitness

Answer 8

• The state of being physically fit and healthy
• The quality of being suitable to do a particular task
• Considers elements that are important for health and functional independence

Question 9

Health-related fitness

Answer 9

• Physiological parameters
  
  • Cardiorespiratory endurance
  • Muscular strength
  • Muscular endurance
  • Flexibility
  • Body composition

Question 10

Skill-related fitness

Answer 10

• Considers abilities and expertise
  
  • Power
  • Agility
  • Balance
  • Coordination
  • Reaction time
  • Speed

Question 11

Muscular Endurance

Answer 11

• The ability of a muscle or muscle group to execute repeated contractions over a period of time to fatigue
• Muscular endurance tests stop when form cannot be maintained within 2 reps
  
  • Maintain velocity, posture, ROM
• No rest between reps

Question 12

Flexibility

Answer 12

• The degree to which a joint moves through a normal, pain-free ROM

Question 13

Blood Pressure

Answer 13

• The pressure of blood in the circulatory system, often measured for diagnosis since it is closely related to the force and rate of heartbeat (cardiac output) and the diameter and elasticity of arterial walls (TPR)

Question 14

Hypertension

Answer 14

• A systolic blood pressure greater than 140mmHg and a diastolic blood pressure greater than 90mmHg
• A systolic blood pressure greater than 140mmHg with normal diastolic blood pressure (isolated systolic hypertension)
• Any value (transitory or sustained) that is likely to cause damage
• Any value being treated with antihypertensive medication

Question 15

Essential Hypertension

Answer 15

• Not due to an identifiable cause or underlying health condition
• Ex. Due to genetics