Health Assestments

Question 1

(PAR-Q+) PHYSICAL ACTIVITY READINESS QUESTIONNAIRE (

Answer 1

A detailed questionnaire designed to assess an individual’s physical readiness to engage in structured exercise.

Question 2

The PAR-Q+ and preparticipation process reflects these health indicators:

Answer 2

1. An individual’s current level of physical activity
2. Presence of signs or symptoms and/or known cardiovascular, pulmonary (respiratory), renal (kidney), or metabolic disease (e.g., diabetes)
3. Desired exercise intensity (light, moderate, vigorous)

Question 3

HHQ - Health History Questionnaire (HHQ)

Answer 3

A questionnaire with lists of questions that pertain to health history and habits, such as exercise history, eating behaviors, and general lifestyle.

Question 4

Normal Blood Pressure

Answer 4

Systolic <120 mm Hg
Diastolic <80 mm Hg
Action : Maintain

Question 5

Elevated Blood Pressure

Answer 5

Systolic 120–129 mm Hg
Diastolic <80 mm Hg
Action: Lifestyle changes

Question 6

Stage 1 Hypertension

Answer 6

Systolic 130–139 mm Hg
Diastolic 80–89 mm Hg
Lifestyle changes + medical monitoring

Question 7

Stage 2 Hypertension

Answer 7

Systolic ≥140 mm Hg
Diastolic ≥90 mm Hg
Lifestyle changes + medical monitoring + medications

Question 8

Hypertensive Crisis

Answer 8

> 180 mm Hg
120 mm Hg
Seek immediate medica

Question 9

Body Mass Index

Answer 9

The measurement of a person’s weight relative to his or her height, which is used to estimate the risks of obesity.

Question 10

WAIST-TO-HIP RATIO

Answer 10

The relative score expressing the ratio of the waist circumference to the hip circumference, which correlates to the risk for developing cardiovascular disease.

Question 11

Waist to Hip Ratio Measurements for Men

Question 12

Waist to Hip Ratio Measurements for Women

Question 13

VO2MAX

Answer 13

Oxygen consumption (VO2) is a measure of body’s usage rate of oxygen; it’s the difference between inspired and expired oxygen. It reflects the body’s ability to deliver oxygen to the exercising muscles and use it in mitochondria to manufacture energy aerobically. VO2max, or maximal oxygen uptake, measures the body’s upper limit of oxygen use, which is sometimes called peak VO2.

Question 14

YMCA 3-Minute Step Test

Answer 14

Have to perform 96 steps per minute, for 3 minutes
after we check the radial pulse

Question 15

The Rockport Walk Test

Answer 15

is a 1-mile walking test that predicts maximal oxygen consumption (VO2max) from either a timed performance or heart rate response

Question 16

The 1.5-Mile Run Test

Answer 16

An aerobic test that measures cardiorespiratory endurance by having the participant cover the distance of 1.5 miles in as short a time as possible.

Question 17

The Talk Test

Answer 17

An aerobic test that measures the participant’s ability to talk or hold a conversation during an activity at various intensity levels.

Question 18

Jackson & Pollock 7 site protocol MEN & Women

Answer 18

Chest, mid- axillary subscapular , triceps, abdomen, supra-iliac, thigh,

Question 19

Jackson & Pollock 3 site measures

Answer 19

Men : chest, abdomens, tights
Women: triceps , suprailiac , tights

Question 20

Durnin - Womersley 4 site protocol
men and women

Answer 20

Biceps, tríceps, subscapular and suprailiac

Question 21

Ventilatory Threshold 1 ( VT1)

Answer 21

The point at which the body uses an equal mix of carbohydrates and fat as fuel resources

Question 22

Ventilatory Threshold 2 ( VT2)

Answer 22

The point where glucose provide nearly all the energy for the activity