Module 1

Question 1

Dose =

Answer 1

Volume (frequency × intensity × duration)

Question 2

Response =

Answer 2

Health Benefits

Question 3

Physical Activity Recommendations (adults)

Answer 3

Aerobic: at least 150 min/week moderate intensity or 75 min/week vigorous intensity
Muscle - strength exercises: at least 2 days/week

Question 4

Physical Activity Recommendations (children)

Answer 4

Aerobic: at least 60 min/day moderate to vigorous intensity and at least 3 days/week of vigorous intensity
Muscle - Strength: at least 3 days/ week of muscle strengthening and at least 3 days/week of bone strengthening

Question 5

MET =

Answer 5

Metabolic Equivalent

Question 6

1 Met =

Answer 6

Energy cost at rest

Question 7

Exercise Levels using METS

Answer 7

Light: < 3 METS
Moderate: 3-6 METS
Vigorous: >6 METS

Question 8

Physical Fitness

Answer 8

The ability to perform, without undue fatigue during: occupational, recreational, and daily activities

Question 9

Five aspects of Physical Activity

Answer 9

1) cardiorespiratory
2) Musculoskeletal fitness
3) Body Weight and Composition
4) Flexiblity
5) Balance

Question 10

Skill related components of physical activity

Answer 10

1) power
2) reaction time
3) speed

Question 11

Lab test

Answer 11

A test that assesses ability performed in a lab or clinical setting (using specific equipment)

Question 12

Field Test

Answer 12

A test that assesses ability that can be performed away from a lab (doesn’t require specific equipment)

Question 13

Midtest

Answer 13

A test administered one or more times during program to assess progress and modify program

Question 14

Formative evaluation

Answer 14

Periodic reevaluation based on midtest administered

Question 15

Validity

Answer 15

The degree to which a test measures what it is supposed to measure

Question 16

Reliability

Answer 16

Ability of the test to yeild consistent and stable results across trials over time

Question 17

Intra-subject variability

Answer 17

The lack of consistent performance by the person tested

Question 18

Inter-rater reliability

Answer 18

The degree to which different raters agree; also referred to as the objectivity or inter-rater agreement

Question 19

Intra-rater variability

Answer 19

The lack of consistent scores by a given tester

Question 20

Test selection criteria (4)

Answer 20

1) metabolic energy system specificity
2) biomechanical movement pattern specificity
3) experience in training status
4) age and gender

Question 21

Test selection considerations

Answer 21

1) environmental factors

2) health and safety considerations

Question 22

ACSM guidelines for medical clearance

Answer 22

-Chart-

Question 23

Preliminary health evaluation: minimal screening elements (6)

Answer 23

1) administer PAR-Q+
2) obtain signed informed consent
3) evaluate exercise pattern of past 3 months
4) key disease signs, symptoms and classifications
5) coronary disease risk factors
6) determination of medical clearance requirement

Question 24

Disease risk classifications (3)

Answer 24

1) cardiovascular
2) renal
3) metabolic

Question 25

Coronary heart disease risk factors (8)

Answer 25

1) age
- men up to 45 yr
- women up to 55 yr
2) family history
- sudden death before 55 years of age in father or other first degree male relative or 65 years of age in mother or other first degree female relative
3) cigarette smoking
4) hypertension
- systolic blood pressure greater than/equal to 130 or diastolic blood pressure greater than/equal to 80
5) dislipidemia
6) diabetes
- fasting glucose greater than/equal to 126
7) obesity
- body mass greater than/equal to 30 or waist circumference 102 cm (40 in) for men and 88 cm (35 in) for women
8) physical inactivity

Question 26

Blood pressure categories

Answer 26

Normal:
systolic less than 120 and diastolic less than 80
Elevated:
Systolic 120-129 and diastolic less than 80
High blood pressure stage 1 (hypertension):
Systolic 130-139 or diastolic 80-89
High blood pressure stage 2 (hypertension):
Systolic 140 or higher or diastolic 90 or higher
Hypertensive crisis:
Systolic higher than 180 and/or diastolic higher than 120

Question 27

Hypertensive lifestyle modifications (5)

Answer 27

• lose weight
• diet rich in fruit and vegetables; low in fat and cholesterol
• reduce sodium intake
• aerobic exercise at least 150 minutes/week
• limit alcohol consumption