functional PA

Question 1

Which is not one of the 5 characteristics of PA programs
- client-centered
- goal driven
- qualitative outcomes
- functional activities
- screening and safety

Answer 1

• measurable outcomes, not qualitative

Question 2

What are PA recommendations for people who are sedentary

Answer 2

15 minutes 3-4x/week low intensity

Question 3

T/F you should increase duration before intensity and only increase by 10% volume per week

Answer 3

True

Question 4

What are the fat and carb burn % at 50-60%HRmax and 70-80%?

Answer 4

85% fat and 10% carbs – 50/50 fat and carbs

Question 5

T/F exercise with high %HRmax are not recommended for older adults

Answer 5

True

Question 6

Which of the following is false of functional resistance training
- start at 50% 1 RM
- do slow and controlled movements
- Lower than 60% will not see strength and endurance gains
- increase %1RM with experience

Answer 6

• 50-60% will see strength and endurance gains

Question 7

which of the following is true of functional flexibility training
- should only be done during cool down
- is OK 6 weeks after a fracture
- should be static and focused on 1 joint
- should be held for over 30s

Answer 7

3 is true
- both warm up and cool down
- not ok 8-10 weeks post fracture
- should be held 10-30s

Question 8

how often should balance/neuromotor training be done

Answer 8

2-3x/week for 20-30 min

Question 9

T/F cognitive impairments lead to greater physical decline and increased falls

Answer 9

True

Question 10

T/F people with cognitive impairments are recommended to do less than 150 min/week PA

Answer 10

False, 150min/week is highly recommended

Question 11

what are the 7 instrumental ADLs

Answer 11

1. meal prep
2. housekeeping
3. finances
4. groceries
5. heavy domestic lifting
6. mobility outside home
7. social life