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Name 3 types of CVD. What is the most prevalent? |
*Coronary heart disease* Congestive heart failure Hypertension |
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Identify the positive and negative risk factors for CHD |
Positive: Age Family history Negative: Tobacco Overweight/obese Physical inactivity |
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Define obesity and overweight relative to BMI |
Overweight: 25 to 29.9kg/m2 Obese: 30kg/m2 or more |
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List the three ACSM risk stratification categories and the criteria for each category |
Low CHD risk: people who are asymptomatic with no more than one major risk factor Moderate CHD risk: people with two or more risk factors High CHD risk: people who have one or more signs or symptoms of cardiovascular, pulnonary, or metabolic disease or individualsb who are known to have them |
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Name three methods for measuring BP? Which is the gold standard method? |
**Direct measurement of intra-arterial BP Auscultation Oscillometry |
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Name 3 sources of error in measurement of BP |
Improper cuff width or length Arm unsupported Cuff over clothing |
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Name three methods for measuring heart rate |
Auscultation, ECG, Palpation |
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Which is most important? Test validity or reliability? |
Test reliability effects validity |
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What is persuasive technology and how can it be used to promote PA? |
A computer system that is designed to change a persons attitude or behaviour. Persuades individuals to adopt behaviours without them knowing it |
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Is it safe to give1-RM tests to children and older adults? |
It is, if appropriate testing procedures are followed? |
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