Outline three characteristics that can classify individuals into high-risk groups requiring medical clearance before beginning an exercise program. (3 marks)
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- Age factors: Males over 45 years and females over 55 years are considered high-risk for health screening purposes due to their increased chance of cardiovascular events.
- Medical history: Having conditions like heart disease, diabetes, high blood pressure or respiratory conditions such as asthma increases exercise risks.
- Family history: If close relatives have heart disease or have experienced heart attacks, this potentially raises an individual’s risk level to high.
- Low physical activity: People who are sedentary or inactive have higher risks when starting exercise. At extreme levels, this risk factor can tip an individual into a high-risk grouping.
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Answers could include any three of the following:
- Age factors: Males over 45 years and females over 55 years are considered high-risk for health screening purposes due to their increased chance of cardiovascular events.
- Medical history: Having conditions like heart disease, diabetes, high blood pressure or respiratory conditions such as asthma increases exercise risks.
- Family history: If close relatives have heart disease or have experienced heart attacks, this potentially raises an individual’s risk level to high.
- Low physical activity: People who are sedentary or inactive have higher risks when starting exercise. At extreme levels, this risk factor can tip an individual into a high-risk grouping.