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What does it mean by special populations?
Clients with a condition or disease that can impact their ability to exercise
What must you do if you have a client with a condition, injury or specialist needs?
Arrange so that they are under the guidance of a medical practitioner, physiotherapist or allied health professional
What must you get from your client before contacting their GP?
Their consent
What risk factors related to conditions of the heart that CANT be changed?
Age Gender Race Family history Personal medical history
What risk factors CAN be changed relating to heart conditions?
Hypertension Cholesterol Obesity Diabetes Physical inactivity
What is the name for “bad cholesterol” and what level should an individual be below?
VLDL- very low density lipoprotein
Levels should be below 130
Name for “good cholesterol” and recommended levels?
HDL- high density lipoprotein
Above 35
Name 6 conditions that high levels of cholesterol can lead to
Atherosclerosis Hypertension Coronary artery disease Heart attack Congestive heart failure Store (cerebrovascular incident)
What two types of fat can lower levels of LDL cholesterol?
Polysaturated and monosaturated