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1.  Fill in the blanks.                                                                                                             A. Parkinson’s Disease is a progressive disorder of the nervous system that affects _______________.

B. Researchers have found that _______  _________  may produce improvements in a Parkinson’s individual’s full body control.

C.  Successful handlebar placement is in the ________ position.

D. Nearly _____ million people in the  United  States are living with Parkinson’s Disease.

E.  Most neurologists suggest that Parkinson’s patients shoukd take their medications ____ minutes before class.

F. Parkinson’s Cycling Program offers that “playtime” to a group that needs ______ interaction and _________.

G.  ____ to _____  minutes are the most common recovery times after completing a work interval.

2. True or False.                                                                                                                       A. The Parkinson’s Cycling Program is used in place of medications to control the symptoms of Parkinson’s Disease.     _______

B.  80-90 Rpms are the effective cadence for the Parkinson’s Cycling Program.  _________

C. It is not a good idea for a rider to hydrate before coming to the Parkinson’s Cycling  class because he or she will have to interrupt the class to use the restroom. ________

D. A Parkinson’s Cycling Coach does not a current CPR certification.______