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What is the term for the ability of the heart, lungs, and circulatory system to efficiently supply oxygen to working muscles?

  • Musculoskeletal endurance
  • Maximal oxygen consumption
  • Cardiorespiratory endurance (correct)
  • Physical fitness

Which method is most effective in reducing a client's test anxiety to ensure valid test results?

  • Project a sense of scientific detachment
  • Create a test environment that is private and comfortable (correct)
  • Calibrate the equipment just before testing
  • Maintain a room temperature at 65 to 69 °F

When assessing physical fitness status, which characteristics should the selected tests possess?

  • Reliable, objective, and expensive
  • Objective, specific, and documented
  • Reliable, objective, and valid (correct)
  • Valid, accurate, and systematic

What is the term for the probability of identifying individuals with risk factors for a specific disease?

<p>Sensitivity (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for a scenario where an individual is identified as having risk factors despite not having any?

<p>False positive (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the typical number of participants required to ensure data representation for a prediction equation?

<p>100 to 400 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

It is possible for a test to have excellent reliability but poor what?

<p>Reliability; validity (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of equation accounts for differences in physical characteristics when developed?

<p>Generalized prediction (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which statement regarding exercise progression is true?

<p>Older adults benefit more from MET levels when progressing exercise (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended approach for increasing exercise for individuals to minimize the risk of injury?

<p>Increase frequency, duration, and intensity at the same time (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

For older or less fit clients, what is the recommended approach regarding exercise adjustments?

<p>Increase exercise intensity instead of duration (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of individuals starting an exercise routine are likely to drop out within one year?

<p>80% (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which stage of motivational readiness involves a client who exercises but does not meet the recommended activity levels?

<p>Preparation (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What level of motivation is demonstrated by a person autonomously exercising for health benefits?

<p>Self-determined extrinsic motivation (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to pedometer classifications, how many daily steps are required for an adult to be active?

<p>10,000 to 12,499 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which factor is considered a negative influence on physical activity participation?

<p>Climate or season (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which principle refers to the idea that less fit individuals will show greater relative gains in training improvements?

<p>Initial values (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What component should be systematically overloaded to ensure continued improvement in the cardiopulmonary system?

<p>Frequency, duration, and intensity (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Study Notes

Cardiorespiratory Endurance

  • The ability to efficiently supply oxygen and nutrients to muscles during exercise is known as cardiorespiratory endurance.

Test Anxiety Management

  • Minimizing client test anxiety involves creating a private, quiet, and comfortable testing environment.

Assessing Physical Fitness

  • Selecting appropriate tests is crucial; they should be reliable, objective, and valid for accurate assessment of fitness status.

Risk Factor Identification

  • Sensitivity is the probability of correctly identifying individuals with risk factors for diseases.

False Positives

  • A false positive occurs when individuals are incorrectly identified as having risk factors despite having none.

Sample Size for Data Representation

  • Generally, a sample size of 100 to 400 participants is needed to ensure data is representative of the population for which prediction equations are developed.

Test Reliability and Validity

  • A test can demonstrate good reliability while being poor in validity, indicating different aspects of measurement quality.

Generalized Prediction Equations

  • Generalized prediction equations are created from diverse samples, accounting for varied physical characteristics as predictors.

Exercise Progression

  • For improved results, the cardiopulmonary system should experience systematic overloads through increases in frequency, duration, and intensity of exercise.

Commitment to Exercise Programs

  • About 50% of individuals starting an exercise routine are likely to drop out within one year, highlighting the importance of firm commitment.

Stages of Motivational Readiness

  • A client who exercises but does not meet the recommended activity levels is in the preparation stage of motivational readiness.

Levels of Motivation

  • Self-determined extrinsic motivation refers to individuals who autonomously exercise for health benefits.

Pedometer Activity Levels

  • An adult is classified as active if they take between 10,000 to 12,499 steps daily according to pedometer classifications.

Positive Factors for Exercise Adherence

  • Positive factors promoting exercise adherence include self-efficacy, satisfaction with exercise facilities, and variety in exercise activities, but not climate or season.

Principle of Initial Values

  • The principle of initial values states individuals with lower fitness levels can experience greater relative gains and faster improvement rates in response to training compared to those with higher fitness levels.

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