L26

Question 1

why might exercise be “dangerous” for some

Answer 1

arrythimias
acute exercise stress
immediate post-exercise

Question 2

why could acute exercise stress be dangerous? (4)

Answer 2

Incr. myocardial oxygen demand
o Shortened diastole (less time for filling/perfusion)
o Sodium / potassium changes
o Incr. catecholamines

Question 3

what can we do to redice risk

Answer 3

• Pre-participation screening
• Medical history*
• Signs and symptoms

Question 4

what might exercise screening pick up?

Answer 4

Cardiac problems - sudden cardiac death,hypertrophic cardiomyopathy
* Respiratory issues: asthma
* Metabolic issues: type 1 or 2 diabetes mellitus
* Musculoskeletal issues: previous or existing injury
* Psychological issues: anxiety, depression

Question 5

why is cardiac screening controversial

Answer 5

not accurate
athletes often have normal variations in ECG. leading to expenses that were not needed.

Question 6

what is PAR-Q

Answer 6

assess the relative risk of exercise for athletes.

Question 7

things to test for physical fitness

Answer 7

cardiorespiratory fitness, muscular stregth, muscular enurance, flexibility, agility, speed.

Question 8

considerations for testing older adults

Answer 8

lower strating workloads.
be vigilant with signs and symptoms monitoring
have an appreciation for how medications may alter reponse to e.

Question 9

choosing an appropiate test

Answer 9

your experience, best external evidence and client.