1. What is the Privacy Act for fitness and why is it important for fitness instructors to understand it when dealing with older adults?
2. Explain a fitness centre policies and procedures regards to hygiene considering the participation of older adults in their centre.
3. Name one change and one benefit of exercise, on the various systems:
- Cardiovascular system
- Nervous system
- Musculoskeletal system
4. Briefly explain the beneficial effects that physical activity can have on each of these conditions in older adults.
- Stroke
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes Mellitus (NIDDM)
- Dementia
- Hypertension
- Depression
- Osteoporosis
- Osteoarthritis
- Falls and fractures
6. Name three signs of exercise intolerance. What are the appropriate management strategies you would take?
7. Identify three situations where you must stop any exercise activity.
8. Below is a list of some allied health professionals. Identify situations when you would need to refer your client onto them.
- Accredited Practising Dietitian
- Chiropractor
- Physiotherapist
- Podiatrist
9. What are the risks to living a sedentary lifestyle and not incorporating strength and balance training?
10. Most people would agree that the key benefits of healthy ageing for older adults are independence and quality of life. How would this knowledge influence your ability to create programs, and instruct and deliver sessions for this specific population?