EH Flashcards
[PP]
A 55-year-old sedentary female office worker wants to lead a healthy and active lifestyle. She is aware of the WHO physical activity guidelines, but she is unsure how she can meet the intensity requirements.
Explain to her moderate exercise intensity.
- Heart rate corresponds to 3 METs (~100 beats per minute) or
- RPE test ranging 12-13 on a 6-20 scale, or 4-5 on a 0-10 scale or
- Talk test: the person finds talking possible, but with slight difficulty
MET = metabolic equivalent of task
RPE = rate of perceived exertion
[PP]
A 55-year-old sedentary female office worker wants to lead a healthy and active lifestyle. She is aware of the WHO physical activity guidelines, but she is unsure how she can meet the intensity requirements.
Explain to her vigorous exercise intensity.
- Heart rate corresponds to 6 METs (~120 beats per minute) or
- RPE test ranging 14-17 on a 6-20 scale, or 6-8 on a 0-10 scale or
- Talk test: the person’s speech is limited to short phrases
MET = metabolic equivalent of task
RPE = rate of perceived exertion
[PP]
A 55-year-old sedentary female office worker wants to lead a healthy and active lifestyle. She is aware of the WHO physical activity guidelines, but she is unsure how she can meet the intensity requirements.
Provide three examples of how to assess the exercise intensity. (3 marks)
- Monitor heart rate with any device with such function (e.g. smart watch)
- Talk test
- Rate of perceived exertion (RPE)
[PP, Formative]
A clinician is using the Borg Rating of Perceived Exertion (RPE) scale to help a patient understand the exercise intensity recommended by the WHO. The patient rates their exertion at a 13 on the RPE scale. What can the clinician infer from this rating?
A. The patient is exercising at a low intensity and should increase their effort.
B. The patient is exercising at a moderate intensity level, which is appropriate.
C. The patient is exercising at a vigorous intensity level, and needs to slow down.
D. The patient should stop exercising due to excessive exertion.
B
[Self-assessment]
What is the age-predicted HRmax for a 31-year-old female?
189
HRmax = 220 - age
[Self-assessment]
Which of the following MET values indicate moderate-to-vigorous intensity physical activity?
A. >=3.0 METs
B. 3 METs
C. >=6.0 METs
D. 3.0-5.9 METs
A
[Self-assessment]
The step test is a simple field test for measuring …
A. Body Composition
B. Cardiorespiratory (Aerobic) Fitness
C. Muscular Strength and Endurance
D. Flexibility
B
