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Q1Which phase of cardiorespiratory training challenges the phosphagen system and is typically only entered into for clients with sport specific training goals?
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✓ Correct answer: Anaerobic-power Training
Anaerobic-power training overloads the fast glycolytic system and challenges the phosphagen system with high intensity intervals, which are typically sport specific.
Q2Which type of lever has the resistance between the effort force and the axis of rotation with the force arm greater than the resistance arm?
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✓ Correct answer: Second-class lever
A second-class lever has the resistance between the effort force and the axis of rotation with the force arm greater than the resistance arm. An example is the way a wheel barrow is configured.
Q3Which rule for progression in a resistance training program can be considered a gold standard?
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✓ Correct answer: The two for two rule
The two for two rule is the only real rule in this list. It is a standard for progression in programming. If an individual can perform 2 reps more than prescribed for an exercise 2 training sessions in a row, then they can increase the load used on the subsequent training day.
Q4When training individuals with arthritis, exercises should be:
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✓ Correct answer: multiple sessions or a circuit format, using the treadmill, elliptical trainer or arm and leg cycles
Duration of exercise should be an accumulated 30 minutes followed by an intermittent or circuit format, 3-5 days per week.
Q5Providing individual nutrition assessments, meal plans or recommendations for nutrition therapy should be:
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✓ Correct answer: left to a RD
It is important to know the relationship between nutrition, fitness and weight control, however prescribing individual nutrition plans should be left to the RD.
Q6Walking on a treadmill with handrail support is a good mode of exercise for those with:
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✓ Correct answer: osteoporosis
The frequency of walking on the treadmill for those with osteoporosis is 2-5 days per week.
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