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The 2008 physical activity guidelines for Americans just attention to the growing problem of
Physical inactivity among adults, & the little progress that has been made to reverse the trend.
As little as 2.5 hours a week of Moderate aerobic physical activity can substantially reduce
Chances for chronic diseases, leading to significant health benefits.
What is one of the most important goals of the 2008 physical activity guidelines for Americans? What percentage of US adults engage in regular leisure time physical activity
Small doses of regular physical activity can help prevent, treat, & cure more than 40 of the most common chronic health conditions.
What percentage of US adults engage in regular leisure time physical activity?
30%
(3x/week of vigorous 20+ min workouts or 5x/week of light-to-moderate 30+ min workouts)
A comprehensive fitness assessment
A series of measurements that help to determine the current health/fitness level of clients.
Health & fitness assessments are not designed to
Diagnose medical/health conditions.
Instead health & fitness assessments are designed to
Serve as a way of observing/documenting a clients individual structural & functional status.
Health & fitness professionals do not
Diagnose medical conditions
Prescribe treatment or diets
Provide treatment of any kind for injury/disease
Provide rehabilitation services for clients.
Provide counseling services for clients
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A comprehensive fitness assessment provides a variety of
Subjective & objective information, a pre-participation health screening, resting physiological measurements (HR, BP, ht, & wt) , & hey series of measurements to help determine their fitness level.
Fitness assessment subjective information
General & medical history :
Lifestyle, occupation, medical & personal info
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