Posted: November 10th, 2014

Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation

Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation

Order Description

Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation
PHT 5713 C
Assessment Assignment

Directions: Select a voluntary subject either: a) any age with a known but well-managed cardiovascular or pulmonary condition, or b) 60 years of age or older with or without a known but well-managed cardiovascular or pulmonary condition.*

Gather the information below from the subject:

Age
Medical history
Current health status
Current medications
Occupation
Recreational activities/hobbies
Any other pertinent information
Resting vital signs

Based on the subject�s resting heart rate, calculate his/her Threshold Zone and Target Zone using both the Karvonen and % Heart Rate Max methods.

Perform the Six Minute Walk Test (see rehabmeasures.org for instructions and references) on your subject. Perform and record immediate and 5 minutes post-exercise vital signs and Borg RPE ratings.

*NOTE: If there is any concern about the subject�s ability to safely perform the 6MWT, have him/her get clearance from his/her primary healthcare provider or select a different subject for the assignment.

Calculate speed in miles per hour (mph)
Miles per hour (mph) = (# feet walked in 6 minutes)(10) = ________ mph
5280 feet in one mile
Calculate metabolic equivalents (METs)

METs = (___ mph) (26.83 meters/min) (0.1 mL*kg-1*min-1) + (3.5 mL*kg-1*min-1)
(3.5 mL*kg-1*min-1)
METs = ________

Write a 2-3 page paper analyzing the subject�s information and results from above. Develop an exercise prescription for the subject following the FITT format. Provide references to support the analysis and exercise prescription, including at least 2 recent scholarly primary references.

USE AMA CITATION STYLE!!

The following guidelines will be used to determine the grades for the assessment assignment:
Content (10) Organization (5) References (5) Style/Readability (5)
Excellent
9-10

5 Thorough analysis and appropriate exercise prescription Ideas are presented clearly and logically in paragraph format Paper is supported with appropriate references including a minimum of 2 recent scholarly references. References are presented in proper AMA format. Rules of grammar, spelling, punctuation, usage are followed throughout
Good
8

4 Analysis and/or exercise prescription are mostly consistent and appropriate Ideas are usually clear and arranged in acceptable complete sentence format Points will be deducted for references >5 years old; reliance on secondary references; deviations or inconsistent use of AMA reference style. Mostly consistent, errors do not interfere with understanding
Fair
7

3 Analysis and/or exercise prescription are minimally effective Minimally effective, problems in approach or format See above Grammar, etc. are distracting and could interfere with understanding
Poor
0-6

0-2 Analysis and/or exercise prescription are incorrect and/or incomplete Ineffective presentation of ideas; uses bullet format See above Grammar, etc. interfere with understanding

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