Assignment:
Circle T or F:
1. T/F: Cardiac output, stroke volume and heart rate all increase with pregnancy.
2. T/F: The recommended exercise frequency for pregnant women is 1-2 d/week.
3. T/F: Pre-pregnancy BMI is the most important variable in HR recommendations for pregnant women during exercise.
4. T/F: Pregnant women who are obese or who have diabetes don't need a medical clearance before participating in exercise.
5. T/F: Supine exercise is not recommended after 18 weeks.
6. T/F: Children have under developed thermoregulation systems.
7. T/F: Heart rate recommendations for children are based on 220-age.
8. T/F: A bone strengthening exercise is jumping rope.
9. T/F: Exercise increases longevity, optimizes age related changes in body composition manages chronic conditions and reduces the risk of disabilities for the older adult.
10. T/F: Older adults are the most physically active of all the age groups.
11. T/F: Intensity for the older adult should be based on the Borg RPE scale for cardiovascular and resistance training.
12. T/F: Frequency recommendations for cardiovascular exercise for the older adult are ≥ 2d/week.
List one special consideration for the older adult