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Fitness Evaluation And Exercise Prescription Question Paper

Fitness Evaluation And Exercise Prescription

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 200: FITNESS EVALUATION AND EXERCISE PRESCRIPTION

DATE: Monday 28th December, 2009 TIME: 4.30 p.m. – 6.30 p.m.

INSTRUCTIONS
Answer any 3 (THREE) questions. Answer each question in a separate booklet.

1.
(a)
With specific examples differentiate amongst test, measurement and evaluation. [9 marks]
(b)
Describe the specific requirements of a test. [9 marks]
(c)
Explain any 5 (five) absolute fitness testing contraindications [5 marks]
2.
(a)
Explain the determinants of flexibility. [9 marks]
(b)
Differentiate between active and passive stretching. [4 marks]
(c)
Suggest any 5 (five) recommendations for preventing low back pain. [10 marks]
3.
(a)
Explain the following methods of assessing percent body fat:
(i)
Underwater weighing
[3 marks] (ii)
Body girth measurements [3 marks]
(iii)
Bioelectrical impedance analysis [3 marks]
(iv)
The Bod Pod [3 marks]
(b)
Explain the effect of exercise on body composition. [6 marks]
(c)
John has 26 percent body fat and weighs 190 pounds. Calculate his desirable body weight at 18 percent fat. [5 marks]
4.
(a)
Explain any (5) five benefits of muscular strength and endurance. [10 marks]
(b)
Describe the following weight training concepts:
(i)
Eccentric loading
[2 marks]
(ii)
Plyometrics
[2 marks]
(iii)
Speed loading
[2 marks]
(iv)
Negatives
[2 marks]
(v)
Drop sets
[2 marks]
(c)
Outline any three (3) weight training safety guidelines. [3 marks]
5.
Discuss exercise prescription for type II diabetics. [23? marks]

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