Heart Rate Variability Online CE Exam Without Book

NOTE: The book Heart Rate Variability is required for successful completion of this exam but is not included with this purchase. Purchase this Online CE Exam Without Book only if you already own the book or ebook.

Consisting of 100 multiple-choice and true-false questions, this continuing education exam is designed to be taken after reading Heart Rate Variability. The exam will test your knowledge of the information presented in the book so you can measure and interpret heart rate variability (HRV) data and enable your athletes to train smarter, prevent injuries, manage stress, and improve overall health.

Once you pass the exam, you can print a certificate for continuing education credits.

Learning Objectives

• Describe the physiology of the autonomic nervous system and the role the parasympathetic system plays in HRV.
• List the personal and environmental factors that influence HRV.
• Explain the impact that sleep, nutrition, and hydration play in managing HRV.
• Summarize the use of available equipment to track, monitor, and apply HRV data.
• Interpret baseline HRV measurements and the physiological changes that occur in response to training.
• Determine how to use HRV metrics to guide training.
• Explain basic HRV data collection for team sports and note the challenges of using HRV in team settings.
• Outline the use of HRV data for the management of a concussion.
• Discuss the role of HRV in disease prevention and health outcomes.
• Recall the components of cognitive function that affect HRV response and the physical implications that result.
• Analyze the use of HRV in reducing the effects of psychological stress and burnout.
• Recognize how breathing and mind–body techniques can be improved with HRV monitoring.
• Establish a personalized HRV training plan that is linked to an athlete’s goals.
• Design a 30-day HRV training plan.

Audience

Certified professionals who have an interest in the potential for HRV training to improve performance.