SHORT ANSWER ESSAY: The beginning of Chapter 7 explains that choosing an appropr

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SHORT ANSWER ESSAY: The beginning of Chapter 7 explains that choosing an appropriate test depends on several factors. People differ in age, fitness level, known health problems, and risks of CHD. Also, financial considerations determine the amount of time that can be devoted to each person (e.g., physician versus fitness professional administering the test) and the work tasks available. Describe scenarios in which each of the following Exercise Tests would be most appropriately used and elaborate on WHY you made that choice. (Demonstrate critical thinking in rationale for why)


a. Graded Exercise Test

b. Mile Run Test

c. 1 Mile Walk Test

d. Minute Step Test

Explanation / Answer

All the four tests are used to evaluate the fitness level but they differ from each other in their requirement, intensity and methodology based on which the possible scenarios in which they can be used also differ.

Graded Exercise Test (GXT) may be optimal to evaluate the cardiovascular fitness of people who are athletic, wealthy and within the age of 40 years. Dietary restrictions are applied before the test. (Reason: It involves rigorous exercise for 30-45 minutes on a treadmill, and hence it may not suitable for old aged people as well as the physically challenged. It is also expensive as it involves equipment for recording the heart rate and professionals to monitor these recordings and equipment)

Mile Run Test will be an appropriate test to examine the fitness level of people who cannot afford an expensive test like Graded Excercise Test. It does not need any diet restrictions but they need to have a routine exercising practice. (Reason: This test doesn't involve any expensive equipment and hence it is cost-effective.)

1 Mile Walk Test is very much suitable for people of all age groups who walk for 15-20 minutes daily. (Reason: It evaluates the cardiovascular fitness on the basis of the time taken by a person to walk a mile at a moderate intensity, so anyone can easily take this test. This also doesn't require any dietary regulation.)

Minute Step Test is an appropriate test for those who are living in a very busy schedule of life of almost all age groups. (Reason: It does not consume more time. All it needs is just 3 minutes and a 12-inch step. This test assesses the cardiovascular fitness on the basis of the time taken by the heart rate to come back to normal after the exercise)

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