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FITOUR Advanced Fitness InstructorCertification
A spine that is "ready for action, for movement and can achieve movement without risk
of injury is a ________________ or________________ spine. - ANSWER-balanced;
neutral
According to the AEA, aqua exercise elicits ____% more resistance than performing the
same exercise on land. - ANSWER-12%
An individual with asthma may experience asthma symptoms during exercise when
working at approximately ____% of predicted maximal heart rate. - ANSWER-75%
Anatomically ideal posture - ANSWER-a balanced relationship of all the skeletal
muscles so that a minimum level of muscle tone is required to maintain upright posture.
Briefly describe and explain the "angina threshold". - ANSWER-The point where
someone might experience angina which is squeezing pressure or tightness of the
chest
Briefly describe the term "dynamic stabilization". - ANSWER-Body's ability to maintain
neutal alignment when performing exercise.
Briefly describe what happens in the body when a heart attack occurs. - ANSWER-
Blockage of oxygenated blood floods to a part of the heart
Briefly describe what occurs with the lungs in individuals who suffer from emphysema. -
ANSWER-Walls between air sacks are damaged; changing O2 to CO2 is impaired;
shortness of breath
Briefly describes what occurs in the cardiovascular system of an individual who has
congestive heart failure. - ANSWER-The hearts pumping power is weak. Blood
pressure increases
Briefly explain how the hydrostatic pressure of water can affect an individual with
asthma when the region of the lungs is submerged and how the instructor can assist
that individual in adapting to the aquatic setting. - ANSWER-It may make breathing
difficult for individuals with asthma. They may need to stay in waist deep water.
Briefly explain the "Two Hour Pain Rule". - ANSWER-Greater than normal pain
experienced for two hours after an excersise can indicate overexertion
, Briefly explain the difference between osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. -
ANSWER-Osteo: degenerative joint disease localized in effected joints
Rheumatoid- autoimmune disease attacking the lining of joints
Briefly list and describe the three planes of motion. - ANSWER-Saggital, frontal,
horizontal
buoyancy - ANSWER-the upward thrust exerted by water on the body immersed
Conditions such as shortened hip flexors and tight hamstrings can result in potential
injury because there is too much ___________ or_________ from the anterior (front) or
unilateral (one side) muscles of the spine. - ANSWER-push; pull
Deep water exercise can elicit an increased perception of workload as compared with
land- based exercise due to ______ ______ ________ which may result in muscle
fatigue. - ANSWER-Lactic-acid build up
Deep water exercise is a good low-impact alternative for athletes who are recovering
from an injury. - ANSWER-True
Describe the difference between LDL and HDL cholesterol levels. - ANSWER-LDL
(bad): carry cholesterol from liver to tissues
HDL (good): carry excess cholesterol from tissues to liver
Do muscles push or pull bones? - ANSWER-pull
Drag - ANSWER-resistance against an object in water or on land
Explain the FITT Principle - ANSWER-F= frequency (3-5 days)
I= intensity:
aerobic: 60-90% of max hr
anaerobic: 85-95% of max hr
T= time: 150 min of moderate intensity/week
20-60min of continuous activity/exercise session
T= type: any cardio-respiratory activity that can be sustained for 20-60 min
Explain the role that prime mover/agonist muscles play during contraction. - ANSWER-
They are responsible for definite movement of a joint.
Flat back posture - ANSWER-the absence of the usual lumbar, thoracic, and cervical
curves
For what does the acronym "COPD" stand? - ANSWER-Chronic Obstructive pulmonary
disease
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