Question

According to the American College of Sports Medicine, when is a medical clearance necessary?

1) For a client who regularly exercises, has a known history of cardiovascular, metabolic, or renal disease, and wants to progress to vigorous-intensity exercise
2) For a client who does not regularly exercise, has a family history of cardiovascular, metabolic, or renal disease, has been diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis, and is a 65-year-old male
3) For a client who does not regularly exercise and has signs and symptoms suggestive of cardiovascular, metabolic, or renal disease
4) For a client who does not exercise regularly, has cardiovascular, metabolic, or renal disease, or has symptoms that suggest he or she does

Answer 1

Medical clearance is necessary for clients who do not regularly exercise and have signs and symptoms suggestive of cardiovascular, metabolic, or renal disease. The correct option is (3).

Step-by-step explanation:

A medical clearance is necessary for the following situations:

1. A client who regularly exercises, has a known history of cardiovascular, metabolic, or renal disease, and wants to progress to vigorous-intensity exercise
2. A client who does not regularly exercise, has a family history of cardiovascular, metabolic, or renal disease, has been diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis, and is a 65-year-old male
3. A client who does not regularly exercise and has signs and symptoms suggestive of cardiovascular, metabolic, or renal disease
4. A client who does not exercise regularly, has cardiovascular, metabolic, or renal disease, or has symptoms that suggest he or she does