Exercise Prescription Flashcards

According to ACSM, what is the recommended number of days per week for moderate-intensity aerobic exercise to improve cardiorespiratory fitness?

Answer: 3-5 days

ACSM recommends 3-5 days per week of moderate-intensity aerobic exercise for improving cardiorespiratory fitness.

A client with hypertension wants to start an exercise program. Which type of resistance training set configuration does ACSM recommend for this population?

Answer: Circuit training with moderate loads

ACSM recommends circuit-style resistance training with moderate loads for hypertensive clients to avoid excessive blood pressure spikes.

What does the 'T' stand for in the FITT-VP principle of exercise prescription?

Answer: Type

In the FITT-VP acronym, 'T' represents Type, referring to the mode or modality of exercise.

Which RPE value on the 6-20 Borg scale corresponds approximately to moderate-intensity exercise for most adults?

Answer: 12-14

An RPE of 12-14 on the 6-20 Borg scale corresponds to moderate-intensity exercise, roughly 40-59% VO2R.

For a previously sedentary older adult (age 65), ACSM recommends starting aerobic exercise at which intensity level?

Answer: Moderate (40-59% VO2R)

ACSM recommends older sedentary adults begin at moderate intensity (40-59% VO2R) to reduce injury risk and improve adherence.

What is the primary purpose of the 'V' (Volume) component in FITT-VP exercise prescription?

Answer: To quantify total work performed per session or week

Volume quantifies the total amount of exercise (e.g., total reps, sets, MET-min/week) performed per session or week.

A client's target heart rate using the Karvonen formula is calculated as: THR = [(HRmax - HRrest) × intensity%] + HRrest. If HRmax = 180, HRrest = 60, and target intensity = 60%, what is the THR?

Answer: 132 bpm

THR = [(180-60) × 0.60] + 60 = [120 × 0.60] + 60 = 72 + 60 = 132 bpm.