Deck 13: Understanding and Adapting Exercise for Individuals with Disabilities

Question 1

Intellectual disabilities refer to a genetic condition where one builds up excessive mucus in the digestive and respiratory system.

Answer 1

False

Question 2

Individuals with intellectual disabilities have challenges communicating.

Answer 2

True

Question 3

Less than 11% of adults with intellectual disabilities are employed.

Answer 3

True

Question 4

Individuals with Down syndrome suffer from hypertrophy and hypomobility.

Question 5

Individuals with Down syndrome have a different sequence of motor milestones than individuals without Down syndrome.

Question 6

All persons suffering from muscular dystrophy will be in a wheelchair by the age of ten.

Question 7

Persons suffering from cystic fibrosis have trouble absorbing nutrients.

Question 8

Which of the following should we use when communicating with an individual with an intellectual disability?

A) Jargon
B) Acronyms
C) Technical speak
D) Direct sentences

Question 9

Which of the following is not suffered by individuals with Down syndrome?

A) Thick mucus in the lungs
B) Reduction in brain volume
C) Heart defects
D) Low muscle tone

Question 10

Which of the following should not be included in the fitness program of an individual with muscular dystrophy?

A) A medical professional
B) Heavy squats
C) Lower body ergometer
D) Hydrotherapy

Question 11

An individual suffering from cystic fibrosis can suffer from:

A) Muscle wasting
B) Protein malnutrition
C) Decrease in fat stores
D) All of the above

Question 12

When individuals suffer from severe cystic fibrosis, exercise should:

A) Be eliminated
B) Become intermittent and reduced intensity
C) Become longer duration with elevated intensity
D) Become longer duration with reduced intensity

Question 13

List two adaptations to a strength and conditioning program for an individual with intellectual disabilities.

Question 14

Why would strength training be contraindicated for individuals with muscular dystrophy?

Question 15

How could an exercise program benefit a person with cystic fibrosis?

Question 16

How does cystic fibrosis reduce activity levels?

Question 17

Describe the modifications that should be made to the exercise program for an individual with an intellectual disability.

Question 18

Describe how you would communicate how to perform a bodyweight squat to an individual with Down syndrome.