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Exercise Prescription Exam 1 Questions and Answers Latest Version Already Passed
What is the first step in developing an exercise prescription for a new client?✔✔ Conducting a pre-participation health screening.
What term describes the minimum dose of exercise required to achieve a health benefit?✔✔ Threshold
How does frequency relate to exercise prescription?✔✔ It refers to how often an individual engages in exercise per week.
What is the purpose of the PAR-Q+ form in exercise prescription?✔✔ To identify individuals who require medical clearance before increasing physical activity.
Which principle explains how the body adapts to increased physical demands?✔✔ Overload principle
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What variable in exercise prescription determines how hard someone works during activity?✔✔ Intensity
What does FITT stand for in exercise planning?✔✔ Frequency, Intensity, Time, and Type
What is the main goal of a warm-up before exercise?✔✔ To prepare the body gradually for more intense activity and reduce injury risk.
What is one physiological effect of a cool-down session after exercise?✔✔ Promotes gradual recovery of heart rate and blood pressure.
What is the best method to monitor cardiovascular exercise intensity in a healthy adult?✔✔ Heart rate monitoring
What is one method of determining heart rate reserve (HRR)?✔✔ Subtract resting heart rate from maximum heart rate.
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What is the Karvonen formula used to calculate?✔✔ Target heart rate using heart rate reserve
How does regular aerobic training affect resting heart rate over time?✔✔ It decreases it due to improved cardiovascular efficiency.
Why should exercise intensity be adjusted for older adults?✔✔ Because of age-related declines in cardiovascular capacity and musculoskeletal function.
What is a good indicator of aerobic fitness improvement?✔✔ Decreased heart rate at a given submaximal workload
What component of fitness is primarily targeted by resistance training?✔✔ Muscular strength and endurance
How long should static stretches be held for most benefits?✔✔ 15 to 30 seconds
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Why is progressive overload important in exercise training?✔✔ To continually challenge the body and promote adaptation.
What training principle involves varying the intensity, duration, and type of exercise?✔✔ Variation (or periodization)
How many minutes per week of moderate-intensity aerobic activity are recommended for healthy adults?✔✔ At least 150 minutes
What type of stretching is recommended during a cool-down?✔✔ Static stretching
What does the acronym DOMS stand for in exercise science?✔✔ Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness
What is the cause of DOMS?✔✔ Microscopic muscle damage following unfamiliar or intense exercise
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