The Purpose of Performing Pre-Participation Screenings and Risk Assessments When

question 4

Multiple Choice

The purpose of performing pre-participation screenings and risk assessments when developing health, wellness, and fitness programs includes all of the following except:

• A)To provide the therapist with baseline information for monitoring the individuals' response to program progression.
• B)To determine the motivational readiness of the individual to make life-style changes.
• C)To assist the therapist in developing an appropriate level of exercise for the individuals.
• D)To identify if an individual should be referred to a physician prior to participation in the program.

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Definitions:

Emotional Responses

Reactions that involve feelings, such as happiness, anger, or sadness, in response to stimuli.

Perceptions

The process of organizing, interpreting, and making sense of sensory information to understand the environment and social interactions.

Facial Expressions

The movements of the facial muscles that convey emotions and feelings to others.

Paul Ekman

A psychologist who is best known for his work on the facial expressions of emotions and their universality across cultures.