Lifespan Populations

At what age may youth begin implementing circuit training and strength exercises with light free weights and low intensity?

• 7 to 8 years

• 11 to 14 years

• 15 to 18 years

• 10 to 13 years

Which fitness assessment for senior populations measures the amount of time needed for an individual to stand up from a seated position and walk eight feet?

• Chair sit and reach

• Eight foot up and go

• Two-minute step test

• 30-second chair stand

Which of the following is a physiological change that occurs in pregnant women that can affect how they exercise?

• Respiratory rate decreases.

• Elasticity of muscles, tendons, and ligaments decreases.

• Lung capacity increases.

• Resting heart rate increases.

Approximately what percentage of the world's population has a condition that disables them?

• 5 percent

• 25 percent

• 15 percent

• 30 percent

Exercise programming for a pregnant client should focus on what fitness outcome(s)?

• Maintaining current health status

• Fat loss

• Performance improvement

• Muscle gain

Which of the following is an absolute contraindication for a pregnant client?

• Premature labor

• Morbid obesity

• Orthopedic limitations

• Severe anemia

What is the general physical activity recommendation for pregnant women assuming no medical conditions are present?

• 30 minutes of moderate-intensity exercise and one day of strengthening exercise weekly.

• 150 minutes of moderate-intensity exercise and three days of strengthening exercise weekly.

• 75 minutes of moderate-intensity exercise and three days of strengthening exercise weekly.

• 100 minutes of moderate-intensity exercise and two days of strengthening exercise weekly.

For senior populations, what does the back scratch fitness assessment measure?

• Muscular strength

• Hand-eye coordination

• Lower body flexibility

• Upper body flexibility

Which type of exercise is recommended to prevent osteoporosis in older adults?

• Resistance training

• Balance training

• Flexibility training

• Cardiorespiratory training

Approximately what percentage of adults over the age of 65 are living with at least one chronic health condition?

• 40 percent

• 30 percent

• 80 percent

• 60 percent