INSTRUCTIONS: Throughout this Virtual Lab, you will be using various assessment tools to assess the health and wellness of three patients: Steven, a 51-year-old male; Elijah, a 34-year-old male; and Betty, a 21-year-old female. Using the information that you gather in the Virtual Lab, you will assess their health risks and make overall lifestyle recommendations. Please type your answers. When your lab report is complete, e-mail this document to your instructor.
Part I: Record the height and weight of each patient, and calculate his or her body mass index (BMI) using the following equation:
Q1. What is Steven's BMI?
Q2. What category is his weight status?
Q3. What is Elijah's BMI?
Q4. What category is his weight status?
Q5. What is Betty's BMI?
Q6. What category is her weight status?
Part II: Each patient, after receiving his or her BMI information, has received exercise recommendations. Evaluate each of their exercises, and answer the questions below.
Q7. At least 1 of your patients must begin an exercise program to help improve his or her BMI score. What is the recommended time and frequency (in hours, minutes, and days) of exercise that is typically recommended to improve your health and well-being? Remember to cite your source.
Q8. Name 1 patient who is demonstrating aerobic exercise and 1 who is demonstrating anaerobic exercise.
Q9. Which of the following is an eccentric contraction?
a. Elijah lowering a barbell in the curl
b. Elijah raising a barbell in the curl
c. Betty straightening the knees during her squats
Q10. Betty is working her extremity. Name 2 muscles that are found here.
Q11. Which muscle is Elijah working?
Q12. Unfortunately, Elijah overdid his curl exercise and earned a strain for his troubles. Steven missed a soft landing on one of his jumping jacks and wound up with a sprain. What is the difference between a strain and a sprain?
Q13. List ways to reduce the risk of injury during exercise.