Exam 9: Putting Together a Complete Fitness Program
What are the top three most popular recreational activities of Canadians?
D
The effective strategies for sticking to an exercise program have been developed from:
B
What are the various guidelines that are to be observed prior to starting an exercise program in older adults?
- The Public Health Agency and CSEP recommend that older adults (those over 65 years of age) take part in at least 2.5 hours of moderate-to-vigorous intensity aerobic activity each week.
- For strength training, it is recommended that older adults add bone and muscle strengthening activities involving the major muscle groups at least twice each week.
- Older adults should perform flexibility exercises at least 2 days per week for at least 10 minutes. Exercises that improve balance should also be performed 2 days per week.
- Drink plenty of water and avoid exercising in excessively hot or cold environments. Wear clothes that speed heat loss in warm environments and that prevent heat loss in cold environments.
- Warm up slowly and carefully. Increase intensity and duration of exercise gradually.
- Cool down slowly, continuing very light exercise until the heart rate is below 100 beats per minute.
Identifying routine opportunities to be more active every day and adding these activities to one's program plan can enhance success.
Breaking specific goals into mini, short, intermediate, and long-term goals enhances chances of success.
A healthy _________________ can be developed by combining a sensible diet and a program of regular exercise, including cardio-respiratory endurance exercise to burn calories and resistance training to build muscles mass.
What are the various guidelines that are to be observed prior to starting an exercise program in children?
In all of the following situations, you must first consult a physician prior to any assessment tests, EXCEPT:
As part of a fitness program plan, specifying ways to be more active during your daily routine, by, for example, taking the stairs up to class rather than taking an elevator promotes a healthy lifestyle.
General exercise principles for older adults are different than those for younger adults.
Here are three characteristics that are key to identifying activities to promote a healthy lifestyle. Apply this to your own life, and provide an example for each of the identified characteristics.
Fun and interest
Your current skill and fitness level
Time and convenience
Cost
What percent of Canadian children and youth are physically active enough to meet Canada's Physical Activity Guidelines?
Connor is a full-time student and works a part-time job. He finds it difficult to stick to his fitness program. What can Connor do to help himself meet his fitness goals?
All of the following are specific examples of short-term measurable goals, EXCEPT:
Older individuals should drink plenty of water and avoid exercising in excessively hot or cold environments.
In older adults, strength training is recommended to add _____ involving the major muscle groups at least twice each week.
Which of the following is TRUE regarding selecting activities for a complete fitness program?
For flexibility training, stretches should be held until you feel you have stretched to the point of pain.
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