COKO COKO Exercise Prescription and Rehabilitation 1 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Which principle states that training adaptations are specific to the type of exercise performed?
- SAID principle (Correct answer)
- Overload principle
- Reversibility principle
- Progressive principle
Correct answer: SAID principle
The SAID (Specific Adaptation to Imposed Demands) principle states that the body adapts specifically to the type of stress placed upon it.
Question 2: According to COKO standards, which assessment should a kinesiologist complete before prescribing a vigorous exercise program to a new client?
- Pre-participation health screening (Correct answer)
- Body composition analysis
- VO2 max test
- Flexibility assessment
Correct answer: Pre-participation health screening
A pre-participation health screening is mandatory before prescribing vigorous exercise to identify contraindications and cardiovascular risk factors.
Question 3: What does the FITT principle stand for in exercise prescription?
- Frequency, Intensity, Time, Type (Correct answer)
- Frequency, Interval, Tension, Training
- Force, Intensity, Time, Technique
- Flexibility, Intensity, Tempo, Type
Correct answer: Frequency, Intensity, Time, Type
FITT stands for Frequency, Intensity, Time, and Type — the four key variables manipulated when designing an exercise program.
Question 4: A client with chronic low back pain is referred to a kinesiologist. Which approach is most consistent with COKO scope of practice?
- Design a therapeutic exercise program within the kinesiologist's scope after reviewing physician referral (Correct answer)
- Diagnose the source of pain and treat accordingly
- Prescribe anti-inflammatory medications alongside exercise
- Perform spinal manipulation to relieve symptoms
Correct answer: Design a therapeutic exercise program within the kinesiologist's scope after reviewing physician referral
Kinesiologists design evidence-based therapeutic exercise programs within their scope, working collaboratively with referring healthcare providers.
Question 5: Which rating scale is commonly used by kinesiologists to monitor exercise intensity during a session?
- Borg Rate of Perceived Exertion (RPE) scale (Correct answer)
- Glasgow Coma Scale
- Braden Scale
- Visual Analogue Scale
Correct answer: Borg Rate of Perceived Exertion (RPE) scale
The Borg RPE scale (6–20) is a validated tool kinesiologists use to gauge a client's subjective effort during exercise.
Question 6: What is the recommended minimum aerobic exercise duration per week for health benefits in healthy adults according to major guidelines referenced by COKO?
- 150 minutes of moderate-intensity activity (Correct answer)
- 60 minutes of vigorous-intensity activity
- 90 minutes of moderate-intensity activity
- 120 minutes of light-intensity activity
Correct answer: 150 minutes of moderate-intensity activity
Current guidelines recommend at least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic activity per week for substantial health benefits in healthy adults.
COKO COKO Exercise Prescription and Rehabilitation 1
Which principle states that training adaptations are specific to the type of exercise performed?