CFP Special Populations & Adaptations Flashcards
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A CFP is designing a program for a youth athlete (age 14). Which resistance training guideline is MOST appropriate?
Answer: Emphasis on proper technique with moderate loads before increasing intensity
Youth resistance training should prioritize technique and movement quality before progressive loading to protect developing musculoskeletal structures.
A client in their third trimester of pregnancy should keep exercise intensity within which heart rate or perceived exertion guideline?
Answer: Moderate intensity where conversation remains comfortable (RPE 12-14)
Moderate-intensity exercise where the client can still hold a conversation is safe and recommended throughout uncomplicated pregnancies.
When training a client with multiple sclerosis (MS), which environmental factor MOST worsens symptoms and should be carefully managed?
Answer: Excessive heat and humidity
Heat sensitivity (Uhthoff's phenomenon) is common in MS; elevated body or ambient temperature can temporarily worsen neurological symptoms.
A client who is 8 weeks postpartum and medically cleared wants to resume strength training. What is the MOST important initial focus area?
Answer: Pelvic floor and deep core rehabilitation exercises
Pelvic floor and core restoration is the critical foundation postpartum because pregnancy and delivery often weaken these structures significantly.
A CFP working with a client who has chronic lower back pain should AVOID programming which exercise in the early stages?
Answer: Full sit-ups with trunk flexion under load
Full sit-ups load the lumbar spine in flexion under high force, which is contraindicated in the early stages of lower back pain management.
Which rating scale is MOST commonly used by CFPs to assess exercise intensity for clients who cannot use heart rate monitoring effectively?
Answer: Borg Rate of Perceived Exertion (RPE) Scale
The Borg RPE Scale allows clients to self-report exercise effort on a 6-20 scale, providing a reliable intensity proxy when heart rate monitoring is impractical.