Module 12: Physical Activity and Exercise Prescription Study Questions Flashcards
What positive outcomes are associated with increased physical activity or improved fitness?
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Define physical activity, exercise and physical fitness.
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List some common methods of measuring aerobic fitness.
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List some methods of measuring physical activity and discuss their relative precision and feasibility.
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Although there is some variation amongst various guidelines, what general message is conveyed in terms of aerobic physical activity? Use the FITT principle to define your answer.
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Although there is some variation amongst various guidelines, what general message is conveyed in terms of resistance training for the treatment and prevention of cardiovascular disease
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What are some common symptoms that may occur with exercise that would alert you to possible cardiac complications? If your patient/client presented with one or more of these symptoms, what action would you take?
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