PART 1: CASE STUDY:
A 48 year old man wants to begin a moderate-to-high/vigorous intensity exercise program to decrease his risk of developing diabetes given his family history. His health profile is:
– total serum cholesterol 192 mg∙dL-1 – LDL cholesterol 102 mg∙dL-1
– resting heart rate: 66 bpm – HDL cholesterol: 67 mg∙dL-1
– no medications or symptoms – BP 128/94 mmHg
– height 5’10” – weight 216 lbs
– jogs 2-3 miles at least 3 times a week for the last five years
– fasting blood glucose is 88 mg∙dL-1 – does not smoke
– father died of an MI at age 67 and had type 2 diabetes
QUESTIONS TO ANSWER FOR PART 1
TYPE the answers to the following questions. Please provide complete and thorough answers.
1. What is his body mass index?
2. present your analysis of his risk profile in a suitable table
a. Does he have any positive or negative risk factors?
3. look at the PAR-Q+ and the associated flowchart to determine if a
physician clearance is needed prior to beginning the exercise program with him. briefly explain why or why not a physician was necessary.
4. According to Garber et al (2011; see article under lab 1 tab):
a. What is the difference between ‘physical activity’ and ‘exercise’?
b. What is the recommended resistance training intensity for experienced lifters versus novice to intermediate individuals looking to improve strength?
c. Identify two evidence-based recommendations that fall under evidence category A, and two recommendations that fall under evidence category B.
