Individuals who wish to initiate an exercise program may be affected by underlying health conditions. Which of the following is NOT an example of a condition that would alter the individual’s risk according to the American College of Sports Medicine’s risk stratification?
Explanation
Answer: D - Although vertigo - a condition characterized by dizziness - may alter an individual’s safety during exercise, it is not considered a risk factor for exercise by the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM). The ACSM’s 2010 risk stratification looks at cardiopulmonary and metabolic diseases such as: cardiac disease, peripheral artery disease, cerebrovascular disease, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, cystic fibrosis, interstitial lung disease, asthma, diabetes, thyroid disorders and renal and kidney failure.
