16 Questions
What is anthropometry used to determine?
Body type, height, and weight
How is hypermobility different from hypomobility?
Hypermobility has more motion than hypomobility
What does the term 'power' refer to in the context of exercise?
The ability to produce force in a given time
How is agility defined in the context of exercise?
The ability to change directions rapidly when moving at a high rate of speed
What is cardiovascular endurance related to?
Ability to sustain submaximal exercise over an extended period
How is balance defined in the context of exercise?
Coordinated neuromuscular response to maintain a position of equilibrium
What is reaction time related to?
Ability to respond to stimulus
How is strength defined in the context of exercise?
The ability to produce force in one maximal resistance
What is the main objective of the Pre-Participation Exam for athletes?
To ensure the health and safety of the athlete
Which component is NOT included in the medical history section of the Pre-Participation Exam?
Use of special protective equipment
What is part of the physical fitness profile examined during the Pre-Participation Exam?
Body composition and fat
Which exam is NOT part of the comprehensive history section of the Pre-Participation Exam?
Pulmonary exam
What is the purpose of auscultation during the cardiovascular exam in the Pre-Participation Exam?
To check for cardiac abnormalities
What is the main focus of the neurological exam in the Pre-Participation Exam?
Conducting a pupillary examination and reaction to light
What type of information is gathered during the musculoskeletal exam in the Pre-Participation Exam?
History of previous injury and nature of injury
What is NOT included in the general medical section of the Pre-Participation Exam?
Check for cardiac abnormalities
Study Notes
Anthropometry
- Used to determine body composition, such as body fat percentage and lean body mass
Mobility
- Hypermobility: excessive range of motion in a joint
- Hypomobility: restricted range of motion in a joint
Exercise Concepts
- Power: the ability to generate force quickly
- Agility: the ability to quickly change direction while maintaining speed
- Cardiovascular endurance: the ability of the heart, lungs, and blood vessels to supply oxygen to the muscles during sustained physical activity
- Balance: the ability to maintain equilibrium and stability
- Reaction time: the time it takes to respond to a stimulus
- Strength: the ability of the muscles to generate force
Pre-Participation Exam
- Main objective: to evaluate an athlete's readiness to participate in a sport or physical activity
- Medical history section: includes questions about past injuries, illnesses, and medical conditions
- Physical fitness profile: includes assessments of cardiovascular endurance, strength, flexibility, and body composition
- Comprehensive history section: includes a review of systems, allergies, and medications
- Not part of the comprehensive history section: social history
- Auscultation during the cardiovascular exam: used to listen to heart and lung sounds
- Neurological exam: focus on evaluating the nervous system and identifying any neurological deficits
- Musculoskeletal exam: gathers information about muscle and joint function
- Not included in the general medical section: social history
This quiz covers the pre-participation exam for athletes, which aims to ensure the health and safety of the athlete by establishing a baseline of data and identifying weaknesses that may hinder athletic performance or predispose to injury. It includes topics such as medical history, general medical problems, orthopedic history, past surgeries, and more.
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