Suggestions for modifying lifestyle behaviors III.

Suggestions for modifying lifestyle behaviors III.

Suggestions for modifying lifestyle behaviors III.

Assignment I (10 points) Purpose: The purpose of this assignment is to understand the concept of types of screening and medical clearance. The overall concept of exercise prescription preparticipation screening has not changed compared to the past (i.e, identify those at risk for an adverse event during exercise), a new paradigm has been created that will encourage physical activity while minimizing barriers, still ensuring the safety of the exercise participants. This assignment is due on Feb 1st, 2023 Tips: Please review Chapter 3 from the textbook, Chapter 2 from the ACSM guidelines book, and class notes. 1. Man, age 52, nonsmoker, Height= 70 inches (177.8), weight 216 lb (98.2 kg), BMI= 31 kg/m2; RHR= 62 beats/ min, Resting BP= 142/90 mm Hg; Total Cholesterol = 260 mg/dL; LDL = 106 mg/dL; HDL = 39 mg/dL; Fasting Blood Glucose= 130 mg/dL. Reports that he does not have time to exercise. His Father died at the age of 52 due to a heart attack; his mother living with no CVD. No medications. Calculate the total number of CVD risk factors. (4 pts) 2. Lists all the PreExercise testing instructions (3.5 pts) 3. Classify the following BP values (based on the new guidelines). (2.5 pts) a. 143/78 b. 116/76 c. 128/92 d. 118/84 e. 126/70 CASE STUDY I 20 Points (Feb 1st, 2023) Health Screening and Evaluation Instructions for Analysis and Write-Up. I. Data Collection ( 5 Pts) A. Clients should complete PAR-Q and medical history questionnaires, CHD risk profile, lifestyle questionnaire, medical clearance from physician (if needed),

Suggestions for modifying lifestyle behaviors III.

and informed consent. Include all forms at end of narrative. B. Measure your client’s height, weight, and BP. Calculate and classify your client’s BMI. C. Encourage the client to get both a fasting blood lipid profile (TC, HDL-C, LDL-C) and blood glucose test if these have not been done within the past year. II. Case Study Write-Up (5 Pts) A. Client demographics: Describe age, gender, occupation, and stress level of your client. B. Analysis of medical history: Describe any medical problems and special considerations (e.g., physical disabilities, medications). C. Analysis of CHD risk profile: Evaluate your client’s score for each of the risk factors listed in the book. 1. Age 2. Family history 3. Cigarette smoking 4. Hypertension—measure and evaluate the client’s systolic and diastolic BP 5. Dyslipidemia—evaluate the client’s TC, HDL-C, and LDL-C values 6. Prediabetes—evaluate the client’s fasting blood glucose level 7. Obesity—evaluate the client’s BMI and/or waist circumference 8. Physical inactivity—evaluate the client’s physical activity level D. Lifestyle profile: Evaluate each component, pinpointing potential problem areas.1 1. Dietary considerations (e.g., snacks, salt use, foods high in saturated fat?) 2. Eating habits (frequency of meals, types of food, caloric intake) 3. Physical activity (how often? how much?) and physical activity interests 1 4. Smoking and drinking habits 5. Suggestions for modifying lifestyle behaviors III. Ethical considerations: A. Identify the professional organization most closely aligned with your career goals (e.g. American College of Sports Medicine, National Strength and Conditioning Association, American Physical Therapy Association, National Athletic Training Association, etc.) and review their Code of Conduct. B. Identify potential areas of professional and ethical concerns pertaining to this part of the project. (5 pts) C. Identify how you addressed or resolved these potential areas of concern. (5 pts) Note: You should receive full credit for this project if • • • • • you follow the outline closely and in the order specified; you include all data sheets; you do your evaluations correctly; your work is neatly presented and well written (proofread your work and avoid typographical errors, incorrect grammar, and misspelled words); and the project narrative is typed (double space, times new roman font 3 pages minimum).