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Applied Exercise Physiology Question Paper

Applied Exercise Physiology

Course:Bachelor Of Science

Institution: Kenyatta University question papers

Exam Year:2009

KENYATTA UNIVERSITY
UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS 2009/2010
FIRST SEMESTER EXAMINATION FOR THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF
SCIENCE
SSS 301: APPLIED EXERCISE PHYSIOLOGY

DATE: Wednesday 23rd December, 2009 TIME: 2.00 p.m – 4.00 p.m

INSTRUCTIONS
Answer any THREE questions. Answer each Question in a Separate booklet

1a)
Analyze the protocol you would use to assess the flexibility of an individual who
usually has difficulty when standing up with the back straight sitting.[23? marks]
b)
What intervention would you prescribe?

[8
marks]

2.
You are responsible for determining Mr. Kioko’s body composition. He is

sedentary and appears to enjoy consuming his number of daily calories. Recently,

he has had some concerns about his body weight, particularly his percent body

fat. Using the skinfold caliper, determine how you would establish Mr. Kioki’s
percent
body
fat.

[23? marks]

3.
You have been requested to determine the general muscular strength and

endurance for Alice who is a client at the University’ Health and Recreation

Centre. Alice is somewhat overweight and she is concerned about her general lack

of handgrip strength. Describe how you would determine Alice’s grip strength.

Outline some exercises that Alice can use to develop muscles of the arm and
shoulder
region. [23? marks]

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4.
You have been approached by Mr. Odhiambo concerning his maximum oxygen

uptake. Mr. Odhiambo is 57 years and his body weight is 90 kg, and he is 5’10

tall. He is sedentary and has been for most of his life. He is not on any

medication , and he has no known heart disease. Just recently, however, he has

noticed some difficulty in breathing and recovers slowly after and occasional
game of soccer. What specific exercises would you prescribe for Mr. Odhiambo?
Describe the protocol you would use to assess the major components of exercise
training for him.

[23? marks]

5.
Analysis the benefits of warm-up and cool down during exercise. [23? marks]
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