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Ch. 11 Health Wellness And Fitness Assements Flashcards

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Mortality

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A state or a risk of death or dying

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Morbidity

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The state of having a disease

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High-intensity interval training (HIIT)

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An exercise training method defined by intervals of near-maximal intensity broken up by relatively short rest periods.

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Deconditioned

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A state of lost physical fitness, which may include muscle imbalances, decreased flexibility, and a lack of core and joint stability.

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Health risk assessment (HRA)

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A screening tool used to evaluate the benefits and the risks associated with starting any type of exercise that is strenuous in nature.

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Contraindication

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A specific situation where a medication, procedure, or exercise should be avoided because it may prove to be harmful to the individual.

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Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire (PAR-Q+)

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A detailed questionnaire designed to assess an individual’s physical readiness to engage in structured exercise.

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False-positive screenings

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A screening where the results of the health risk assessment might indicate a need for medical clearance, when one is in fact not needed.

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Health history questionnaire (HHQ)

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A questionnaire with lists of questions that pertain to health history and habits, such as exercise history, eating behaviors, and general lifestyle

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Which screening tool is used to evaluate the benefits and risks associated with starting any type of exercise that is strenuous in nature?

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Health risk assessment (HRA)

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Which of the following health indicators is reflected in the PAR-Q+ and preparticipation process?

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Desired exercise intensity

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Resting heart rate (RHR)

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The number of heart beats per minute while at complete rest.

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Thermoregulation

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The physiological process by which the body maintains a relatively constant internal body temperature, including events like sweating to cool the body and shivering to warm the body

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Peripheral vasodilation

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The action of expanding the diameter of a blood vessel near the surface of the skin, which helps remove heat from the body.

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TRUE OR FALSE? Fitness assessments that do not require physical exertion (such as the measurement of RHR, blood pressure, or body composition) should always be conducted after more vigorous fitness assessments (such as those that measure aerobic fitness, strength, or power output).

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False

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What term is used to describe the physiological process by which the body maintains a relatively constant internal temperature?

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Thermoregulation

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Heart rate (HR)

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The measurement of the number of times a heart beats within a specified time period (usually 1 minute).

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Blood pressure (BP

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The outward pressure exerted by the blood on the vessel walls; reported as systolic/diastolic.

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Systolic blood pressure (SBP)

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The pressure in arteries and other blood vessels when the heart is contracting; the first (top) number recorded.

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Diastolic blood pressure (DBP

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The pressure in arteries and other blood vessels when heart is at rest or between beats; the second (bottom) number recorded.

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Blood Pressure Classification Ranges- Normal- recommendation

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<120 mm Hg/<80 mm Hg

Recommendation-maintain

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Blood Pressure Classification Ranges- Elevated- recommendation

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120–129 mm Hg/<80 mm Hg

Recommendation- lifestyle changes

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Blood Pressure Classification Ranges-

Stage 1 hypertension-recommendation

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130–139 mm Hg/80–89 mm Hg-

Recommendation Lifestyle changes + medical monitoring

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Blood Pressure Classification Ranges-

Stage 2 hypertension-recommendation

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≥140 mm Hg/≥90 mm Hg

Recommendation- Lifestyle changes + medical monitoring + medications

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Blood Pressure Classification Ranges-

Hypertensive crisis-recommendation

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> 180 mm Hg/>120 mm Hg

Seek immediate medical attention

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Arterial system

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The system of arteries carrying blood away from the heart.

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Brachial artery

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The primary artery of the upper arm, which is often used as a site for measuring blood pressure

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Why does NASM recommend fitness professionals measure resting heart rate (RHR) at the radial pulse versus the carotid pulse?

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The vagus nerve lies adjacent to the carotid artery, and pressure on this nerve can slow a client’s heart rate response.

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Anthropometry

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The field of study of the measurement of living humans for purposes of understanding human physical variation in size, weight, and proportion.

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Body mass index (BMI)

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The measurement of a person’s weight relative to his or her height, which is used to estimate the risks of obesity.

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Circumference measurement

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The measurement that determines the overall dimension (girth) of a body segment, which can be used to estimate body composition or the prevalence of obesity.

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Metric formula

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BMI = weight (kg) ÷ [height (m)]2

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Imperial formula:

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BMI = 703 × weight (lb) ÷ [height (in.)]2

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<18.5

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Increased/ Underweight

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18.5–24.9

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Low

Healthy weight

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25.0–29.9

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Increased

Overweight

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30.0–34.9

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High

Obese

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35.0–39.9

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Very high

Obesity II

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≥40.0

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Extremely high

Obesity III

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Bioelectrical impedance analysis (BIA)

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A body composition assessment technique that estimates body fat percentage by measuring the resistance to the flow of electrical currents introduced into the body.

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Archimedes’ principle

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The assumption stating thatthe volume of fluid displaced is equivalent to the volume of an object fully immersed in that fluid or to the specific fraction of the volume below the surface.

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Cardiorespiratory fitness

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The ability of the circulatory and respiratory systems to provide the body with oxygen during activity.

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Cardiorespiratory assessments

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Protocols intended to measure the aerobic fitness of an individual

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Mitochondria

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The part of the cell that uses nutrients to create energy for the cell; commonly known as the powerhouse of the cell.

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YMCA 3-minute step test

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An aerobic test that measures the cardiovascular fitness of an individual based on a 3-minute bout of stair-stepping at a specific cadence.

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Recovery heart rate (RHR)

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The number of heartbeats measured after exercise ceases, which provides some indication of an individual’s fitness level (i.e., more conditioned people recover more rapidly).

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Rockport walk test

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An aerobic test for deconditioned individuals or those of low fitness levels in which they are instructed to walk as fast as possible and have their pulse taken immediately after completing 1 mile.

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1.5-mile (2.4 km) run test

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An aerobic test that measures cardiorespiratory endurance by having the participant cover the distance of 1.5 miles in as short a time as possible.

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Talk test

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An aerobic test that measures the participant’s ability to talk or hold a conversation during an activity at various intensity levels.

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Ventilatory threshold 1 (VT1)

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The point at which the body uses an equal mix of carbohydrate and fat as fuel sources.

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Steady-state (SS) heart rate

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Any stage at which the physiological response of heart rate from the cardiovascular system becomes relatively constant in relation to the amount of work being performed (i.e., the heart rate response matches the level of work being performed).

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Ventilatory threshold 2 (VT2)

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The point where glucose provides nearly all of the energy for the activity.

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Anaerobic energy systems

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Energy systems used to perform work in which glycogen is converted to glucose and oxygen is insufficient to break down pyruvate and create adenosine triphosphate.

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What is themost validmeasurement of aerobic fitness?

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VO2max

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Which of the following is the part of the cell that uses nutrients to create energy for the cell?

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Mitochondrion

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Static posture

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The positioning of the musculoskeletal system while the body is motionless.

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Dynamic posture

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Alignment of the body while in motion

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Optimal movement

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Moving in a biomechanically efficient manner that maximizes muscle recruitment and minimizes risk of injury.

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Movement impairments

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Abnormal movement patterns that can indicate possible muscle imbalances or mobility limitation.

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Movement assessment

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An assessment of a client’s movement patterns and postural alignment during movement or activity; also known as a dynamic postural assessment.

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Muscle imbalance

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When muscles on each side of a joint have altered length-tension relationships

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Mobility

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Optimal flexibility and joint range of motion; ability to move freely.

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Performance assessment

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Assessments used to measure overall strength, muscular endurance, power, and agility.

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Pes planus

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Collapsed arch of the foot; also known as flat feet.

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Overactive

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When elevated neural drive causes a muscle to be held in a chronic state of contraction.

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Underactive

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When a muscle is experiencing neural inhibition and limited neuromuscular recruitment.

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Static postural assessment

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An assessment that provides insight to deviations from optimal alignment of the body in a standing posture.

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Anterior

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On the front of the body.

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Posterior

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On the back of the body

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Kinetic chain checkpoints

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The five areas of the body that are monitored during movement assessments and exercise: foot/ankle, knees, lumbo-pelvic-hip complex, shoulders, and head.

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Anterior pelvic tilt

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An excessive forward rotation of the pelvis that results in greater lumbar lordosis.

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Knee valgus

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Knees collapse inward (knock knees) due to hip adduction and internal rotation; also known as medial knee displacement and genu valgum.

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Knee varus

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Knees bow outward (bowlegged); also known as genu varum

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three postural distortion patterns to be assessed during a static postural assessment. Are qhat?

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Pes planus distortion syndrome
Lower crossed syndrome
Upper crossed syndrome:

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Pes planus distortion syndrome

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Postural syndrome characterized by flat feet, knee valgus, and adducted and internally rotated hips

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Lower crossed syndrome

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Postural syndrome characterized by anterior pelvic tilt and excessive lordosis of the lumbar spine.

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Lordotic/Lordosis

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The normal curvature of the cervical and lumbar spine regions, creating a concave portion of the spine.

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Upper crossed syndrome

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Postural syndrome characterized by a forward head and protracted shoulders

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Which assessment provides insight into deviations from optimal alignment of the body in a standing posture?

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Static postural assessment

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Single-leg squat assessment

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A movement assessment that assesses dynamic posture, lower-extremity strength, balance, and overall coordination in a single-limb stance.

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Pushing assessment

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An assessment that challenges the upper extremities and trunk during a pushing movement to identify movement impairments and potential muscle imbalances.

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Pulling assessment

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An assessment that challenges the upper extremities and trunk during a pulling movement to identify movement impairments and potential muscle imbalances.

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Push-up test

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A performance assessment that measures muscular endurance of the upper extremities during a pushing movement.

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Bench press strength assessment

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A performance assessment designed to estimate the one-repetition maximum of the bench press exercise.

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Squat strength assessment

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A performance assessment designed to estimate the one-repetition maximum of the squat exercise.

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Vertical jump assessment

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A performance assessment designed to test maximal jump height and lower extremity power.

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Long jump assessment

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A performance assessment designed to test maximal jump distance and lower extremity power.

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40-yard dash assessment

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A performance assessment designed to test reaction capabilities, acceleration, and maximal speed.

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Lower extremity functional test (LEFT)

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performance assessment designed to test lateral speed and agility

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Pro shuttle (5-10-5) assessment

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A performance assessment designed to test lateral acceleration, deceleration, agility, and contro

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Prone

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Lying facedown

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Supine

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Lying faceup

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