PA guidelines Flashcards
T/F PA guidelines for adults 65+ can also apply to adults 50-64 with functional limitations or chronic conditions
T
Which of the following is not an ACSM guideline for endurance
- 150 min/ week mod-vig PA
- chronic conditions should do PA as ability allows
- reduce orthopedic stress
- 10 minute bouts for 30-60 min vigorous PA
- 10 minute bouts of 30-60 min moderate PA or 20 min continuous vigrous
Which of the following is not an ACSM guideline for RT
- 3-4 days/week light weights
- 8-10 exercises for 8-12 reps
- progressive work on major muscle groups
- include weight bearing calisthenics
- 2 days/week of mod-vig RPE
T/F According to the ACSM, flexibility should be trained 2 days/week in ballistic movement stretches
F - should be static stretches
Which of the following is moderate PA
- walking
- skiing
- swimming
- gardening
walking
How often do the canada PA guidelines recommend balance training
2x / week minimum
which of the following are evidence level A
A - structural and functional decline occur with age
B - PA declines with age (frequency and intensity)
C - Chronic disease risk increases with age
D - Secondary aging processes are modifiable with PA
E - there is a high variability in functional decline
A, B(ish), D
T/F there is evidence that PA increases longevity through primary aging processes
F - no evidence
Which of the following is true
- Age is a primary risk factor for chronic disease
- PA does not affect chronic disease development
- Secondary aging processes have no effect on longevity
- genetics and not lifestyle influence functional decline
first one
- PA may alter development
- secondary influences
- genetics and lifestyle influence
What are level A, B, C and D evidence
A: overwhelming RCT, consistent and substantial
B: strong RCT or observation, some inconsistancy
C: generally positive, smaller # observations
D: evidence exists but does not reach A-C level
