Midterm 1 Flashcards
What is the purpose of the Get Active Questionnaire or PARQ+
Refer as many clients as possible to medical professionals before engaging in exercise,
Screen patients that need further clearance from physicians or other health professionals.
Clients are NOT permitted to complete the active portions of the assessment if
Systolic is greater than 160mmHg after the second reading
Diastolic is greater than 80 mmHg after the second reading
resting heart rate should be
99 or less
<60
Bradycardia
> 100
trachycardia
what is Systolic Blood Pressure (SBP)
The pressure on the inside of the arterial walls when the heart is contracting
what is Diastolic Blood Pressure (DBP)
The pressure on the inside of the arterial walls when the heart is relaxing
what is endomorph
a body type that is O shape. it usually refers to overweight, round, soft and central adiposity
what is mesomorph
a body type that is Y shaped. Muscular build and Slim waist
what is ectomorph
a body type that is ‘I’ shaped Tall and lean, lack insulation
Subcutaneous Fat
Between muscle & skin.
Measured with Skinfold calipers
Visceral Fat
Surrounds internal organs.
Indirectly measured via WC
where should measurements be taken for skin folds
the right side of the body
who is recommended for skin folds measurements
people who are healthy/athletic or have a BMI under 30
where do you measure waist to hip ratio
must be superior to the illiac crest
