Readiness for exercise

Question 1

What are the basic health screening processess to assess readiness for exercise a GP will carry out?

Answer 1

Assessment of body composition using BMI
Cholestrerol, Blood glucose & Iron levels
Heart rate

Question 2

What are the 6 health screening measure to assess readiness for exercise?

Answer 2

BMI
Blood pressure
Resting heart rate
Family history
Chloesterol levels
Glucose levels

Question 3

How is BMI used to assess readiness?

Answer 3

BMI = weight/height^2
Higher BMI means more fat present
Does not apply to elderly people, pregnant women or extreme athletes

Question 4

How is Blood pressure used to assess readiness?

Answer 4

Established using a sphygmomanometer

Normal bp for men & women is 120/80

Question 5

How is resting heart rate used to assess readiness?

Answer 5

Normal resting heart rate is between 40-100 beats/min
Ideally between 60-90
Average for men 70, women 75

Question 6

How is family history used to assess readiness?

Answer 6

History of illness or disease may increase risks - parents with high cholesterol may inc. risk of you getting heart disease

Question 7

How is Cholesterol levels used to assess readiness for exercise?

Answer 7

High cholesterol levels show an inc. chance of future illness

Question 8

How is glucose levels used to assess readiness for exercise

Answer 8

Unusual amounts of glucose may indicate diabetes

Question 9

What is the indicator for cardio-vascular endurance?

Answer 9

VO2 Max - the maximum amount of O2 an individual can take in and utilise in 1 minute

Question 10

How can an individuals VO2 max. be predicted?

Answer 10

12min cooper run - how far can you run around a track in 12 minutes
Multistage fitness test - the bleep test, a series of shuttle runs that get progressively harder

Question 11

How can an individuals muscular strength be assessed?

Answer 11

One repetition max. - max. weight that can be lifted with thecorrect technique once
Grip strength dynamometer - squeezing a hand grip as hard as possible, tests arm muscles

Question 12

How can an individuals speed be assessed?

Answer 12

30/40 metre sprints (can be up to 100m)

Timed records of how fast they can sprint it

Question 13

How can an individuals flexibility be assessed?

Answer 13

Sit and reach test - tests flexibility of lower back and hamstrings - gives accurate results - can be used for comparisons against national norms

Question 14

What should be considered to keep test valid?

Answer 14

Recent sleep of participant
Prarticipants emotional state
Accuracy of measurements
Temperature, noise & humidity
Time of day & caffeine intake 
Other people present
The skill of the tester

Question 15

What health and safety checks should be done before testing occurs?

Answer 15

Proper working equipment
Supply of safety equipment - first aid kits
Adequate warm ups
Medical equipment/resuscitation kit nearby
Anyone with health problems or 35+ has seen a medical practioner before participating

Question 16

What should the testing process involve?

Answer 16

Identification of what's to be measured
Selection of suitable testing method
Collection of data - analysis of data
Decisions on following fitness programme
Implementation of the decided programme

Question 17

To be valid all tests should be what?

Answer 17

Specific
Valid
Reliable
Objective

Question 18

To make tests effective and valid other factors to consider would be…?

Answer 18

Each tests measure 1 factor
Tests should be kept as simple as possible
Understanding from the paticipants of whatLs being measured and why
Keep the procedure totally consistent

Question 19

What can results from testing be used for?

Answer 19

Create an appropriate training programme
Predict future fitness/performance levels
Indicate weaknesses
Measure improvements
Motivate the person