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WorksheetsRisk Stratification
Total questions: 13
Worksheet time: 7mins
According to the American College of Sports Medicine, how many risk categories are defined in the "Initial ACSM Risk Stratification" screening?
A) 2
B) 3
C) 4
D) 5
What variables can instructors use to stratify a client's risk according to the American College of Sports Medicine?
A) Age and gender
B) Symptoms and medical history
C) Age, risk factors, and symptoms suggestive of disease
D) Physical activity levels and diet
What defines a low-risk individual according to the risk factors presented?
Older individuals with no known diseases
Younger individuals who are asymptomatic and meet no more than 1 risk factor
Individuals with known cardiovascular or pulmonary disease
Women over 55 years of age with 2 risk factors
Which group is considered at moderate risk?
Men over 45 years of age and women over 55 years of age meeting the threshold for 2 or more risk factors
Younger asymptomatic individuals
Individuals with type 1 diabetes only
Men under 45 years of age with no risk factors
What criteria categorize someone as high risk?
Being asymptomatic with no risk factors
Having type 2 diabetes and signs of cardiovascular diseases
Being a woman over 55 with one risk factor
Being under 45 years old with two risk factors
According to the ACSM Recommendations, what should trainers do once clients are stratified according to risk?
Begin the exercise program immediately
Refer clients to a dietitian
Use the ACSM Recommendations to decide if a medical exam is needed
Ignore the risk stratification
Under which circumstance should a fitness professional refer a client to another professional according to the PAR-Q form guidelines?
When a client has injuries that exercise could aggravate or worsen
When a client does not enjoy the prescribed exercise routine
When a client prefers a different trainer
When a client completes their training program
When should a fitness professional refer a client to another professional if the client is at risk of a specific health issue?
If a client is at serious risk of cardiovascular disease
If a client is at risk of dehydration
If a client is at risk of overtraining
If a client is at risk of nutritional deficiencies
What should a fitness professional do if a client finds out they are pregnant?
Continue with the planned exercise routine
Refer the client to another professional
Increase the intensity of the workout
Focus only on relaxation exercises
When should you refer clients to another professional based on their personal preference or doubts about their own health?
Always
Never
When they request it
Only if they are under 18
Under which circumstance should a client be referred to another professional for specialized dietary advice?
When they are satisfied with their current diet
If they express interest in trying a new diet
When they request specialized dietary advice
Only if they are over 50 years old
What is a valid reason for referring a client to another professional regarding their eating habits?
If the client prefers home-cooked meals
If the client is engaging in extreme or harmful eating habits
If the client eats fast food occasionally
If the client is a vegetarian
When is it necessary to refer a client to another professional due to the level of training required?
When the client requires a higher level of training than you can provide
When the client has basic questions about fitness
When the client only needs minor adjustments to their routine
When the client has been with you for less than a year
