Exercise adherence and safety measures

Question 1

Which of the following is not a psychological barrier to exercise adherence?
- low self-efficacy and motivation
- depression and anxiety
- fear of falling
- lack of social support
- positive experience

Answer 1

• positive experience

Question 2

Which of the following is an environmental barrier to adherence?
- being geographically close to facilities
- having a complicated facility layout
- adequate income and low-cost programs
- proper transportation to facilities

Answer 2

• complicated layout

Question 3

which of the following is not a physiological barrier to exercise adherence?
- poor health and pain
- side effects of meds
- decreased strength and mobility
- female hormones

Answer 3

• female hormones

Question 4

T/F
The decision to exercise must be the adult’s choice

Answer 4

T

Question 5

%% of older adults who spend 8h sedentary? Women or men more?

Answer 5

90%, women

Question 6

T/F knowledge and support make new behaviour habitual

Answer 6

T

Question 7

Which of the following is not a determinant of PA participation
- personal characteristics and attributes
- environmental factors
- mental health and self-efficacy
- biological factors
- characteristics of PA

Answer 7

• biological

Question 8

T/F success depends on needs, desires and behaviours of PA
- physical layout of facilities effect PA participation
- regular PA can decrease anxiety and depression

Answer 8

F - not behaviours, abilities
T
T

Question 9

Which of the following is not a strategy to increase adherence
- program enhancements
- behavioural therapy
- behavioural modifications
- behavioural managements

Answer 9

• therapy

Question 10

What are some program enhancements

Answer 10

group exercise classes and commonality groups

Question 11

which are not behavioural modifications that increase PA participation
- identifying barriers and solutions
- visual demonstrations
- planning and rewarding
- creating friendly environments
- changing exercises every class

Answer 11

• not changing exercises every class

Question 12

What are the 3 stages of behavioural management

Answer 12

1. decision to start exercising
2. early stages (adoption)
3. maintenance of new behaviour (adherence)

Question 13

What’s important to consider in the first stage of behavioural management

Answer 13

physiological changes of aging, requirements for independence, personality, backgrounds, experience

Question 14

What are some ways to increase adoption of PA

Answer 14

leave shoes by door, gym clothes in car, manageable intervals, social exercise

Question 15

During the adherence/maintenance phase of PA, what should you reinforce

Answer 15

personal and health benefits that they enjoy

Question 16

Which of the following is not a general safety guideline for older adult PA
- being prepared to deal with emergencies
- having participant PAR-Q
- recognize symptoms of a problem to stop PA
- having a nurse in class
- knowing CPR and first aid

Answer 16

• nurse

Question 17

what item should first aid kits be stocked with

Answer 17

source of glucose

Question 18

T/F Contraindicated exercises predispose participants to injury and are ok to include in programs in small doses with supervision

Answer 18

F - should not be included in programs

Question 19

Which of the following exercises is ok
- hyperextension or full rotation of neck
- isometric ab exercises or curl ups
- lifting legs when laying on back
- full sit ups

Answer 19

• iso and curl up

Question 20

which of the following movements it ok
- toe touches or sit and reach
- modified hurdler stretch
- deep knee bends
- high impact movements

Answer 20

• modified hurdler

Question 21

which of the following is ok
- static stretches
- rapid torso twist
- hurdler stretch
- lateral flexion with weights

Answer 21

• static stretch

Question 22

which of the following is not a common side effect of medication
- depression
- nausea
- drowsiness
- electrolyte imbalance

Answer 22

• depression

Question 23

Which of the following is not a worrisome issue from meds
- decreased alertness and cognitive function
- decreased neuromuscular function and increased falls
- sedation of confusion
- nausea and fatigue

Answer 23

• nausea and fatigue

Question 24

Which of the following is not a recommendation for PA programs
- tracking attendance is not recommended and has no affect
- be aware of increased risk of injury
- encourage warm up, cool down and hydration
- be aware of special considerations for sensory differences
- know medical history and medications of participants

Answer 24

• tracking attendance is encouraged and communicating if attendance lapses is important

Question 25

Which of the following is not a PA program recommendation - know symptoms of various aging diseases - remove barriers - have a safety plan - pleasing conditions and inclusive environment are less important than actual exercise completion

Answer 25

- pleasing conditions and environment are important for participation