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What is physical activity? Exercise?
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any activity that causes your body to work harder than usual
exercise is a subcategory |
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what is the surgeon general's report on PA?
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says that we should be moderately-intensely active for 30 min daily
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What is a PAR-Q form?
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self screening test to make sure an individual is healthy enough to begin exercise
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What is a graded exercise test?
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on a treadmill or cycle ergometer
monitors heart rhythm to detect any heart problems like coronary heart disease |
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Sensitivity vs. Specificity
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Sensitivity- a tests ability to correctly identify subjects who fit the criteria being tested
Specificity- a tests ability to eliminate subjects who do not fit the criteria |
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Define the ASCM requirements for FITT
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F- 3 to 5 days/week
I- at least 50-60% VO2max T- 20 to 30 min or more T- running biking etc |
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What are the different ways of measuring intensity?
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Borg Ratings of Perceived Exertion Scale
Karvonen Method HR max VO2 max |
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WHat is MET?
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Metabolic equivalent. Used to estimate metabolic cost (O2 consumption) of exertion
One MET=about 3.5mL of O2 |
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What are the components of an exercise program?
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Warm-up and stretching
Endurance exercise Cool-down and stretching Flexibility training Resistance training Recreational activities |
