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Ch. 3 Testing In Sports Performance Flashcards

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Subjective information

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personal information given by the athlete; medical history and lifestyle

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Readiness for activity

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collect medical history, such as past injuries, surgeries, illness, medications, and chronic conditions before training a new athlete

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Past injuries

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prior injuries can have effects up and down the kinetic chain; most importantly ankle sprains, and injuries to knee ligaments, the low back, and the shoulders

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Objective information

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measureable data obtained by performing assessments and observations

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Physiological assessments

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resting heart rate, blood pressure, body composition

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Resting heart rate

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70 BPM for average adult, can range from 60 to 100 BPM

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Blood pressure

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normal systolic = 120-130 mmHg; normal diastolic = 80-85 mmHg

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Body composition assessments

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skin fold calipers, circumference measurements, bioelectrical impedance, underwater weighing, whole-body plethysmography, dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DEXA)

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Fat mass

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body fat % × scale weight

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Lean mass

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scale weight – fat mass

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Circumference measurements

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assess girth changes; measure at neck, chest, waist, hip, thigh, calves, and biceps

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Skin fold measurement

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taken on right side of body, arms relaxed freely to the side, repeat three times and average for each site, add averages of sites together and match to Durnin formula chart to determine body fat percentage

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Skin fold measurement: Biceps

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vertical fold over biceps muscle half way between shoulder and elbow

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Skin fold measurement: Triceps

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vertical fold over triceps muscle half way between shoulder and elbow

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Skin fold measurement: Subscapular

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45-degree fold, 1-2 cm below the inferior angle of the scapula

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Skin fold measurement: Iliac crest

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45-degree fold, just above iliac crest at anterior axillary line

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Posture

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independent and interdependent alignment and function of all components of the Human Movement System

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Structural efficiency

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alignment of musculoskeletal system which allows center of gravity to be maintained over a base of support

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Functional efficiency

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ability of neuromuscular system to monitor and manipulate movement during functional tasks, using least amount of energy, creating least amount of stress on kinetic chain

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Functional strength

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ability of neuromuscular system to contract eccentrically, isometrically, and concentrically in all three planes of motion

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Standard posture

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observe from lateral and posterior views:
Head—neutral position = no tilt front-back or side-to-side, no rotation
Shoulders—level, not elevated or depressed
Cervical spine—normal curve = slightly convex to anterior
Scapulae—flat against upper back
Thoracic spine—normal curve = slightly convex to posterior; vertically straight
Lumbar spine—normal curve = slightly convex to anterior, vertically straight
Pelvis—level with posterior superior iliac spines in same transverse plane
Hip joints—neutral position = not flexed, extended, adducted, or abducted
Lower extremities—feet straight and parallel, knees in line with 2nd and 3rd toes, leg vertical at right angle to sole of foot

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Transitional and dynamic postural assessments

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look at posture during movement; gain quick impression of athlete’s overall functional status; overhead squat, single-leg squat, pushing/pulling assessments, LESS test

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Performance assessments

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assess overall athletic performance; measure stability, strength, power, speed, agility, quickness, and metabolic conditioning

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Stability assessments

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double-leg lowering test, Sorensen erector spinae test, single-leg STAR balance excursion test, Davies test

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Strength assessments

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upper extremity strength (bench press), 185 lb. bench press (basketball), lower extremity strength (squat), pull-ups, push-ups

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Power assessments

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power clean, rotation medicine ball throw, overhead medicine ball throw, standing soccer throw, double-leg vertical jump, single-leg vertical hop, double-leg horizontal jump (long jump), single-leg horizontal hop (long jump on single leg)

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SAQ assessments

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Shark skill test, 10-yard sprint, 20-yard sprint, 30-yard sprint, 30-yard sprint measured 0-10 yards/10-30 yards for acceleration speed/maximal speed, 40-yard sprint, lower extremity functional text (LEFT), 5-10-5 test, 5-0-5 test for horizontal agility, 7 x 30-meter sprint test, 3⁄4 court sprint (basketball), pro-lane agility drill (basketball), T-drill

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Metabolic assessments

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300-yard shuttle, 20-meter multistage shuttle test, 1-mile run

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Sports performance testing

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A systematic approach to problem-solving that provides the sports performance professional with a basis for making educated decisions about exercise and acute variable selection

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Beta-blockers (β-blockers)

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Generally used as antihypertensive (high blood pressure), may also be prescribed for arrhythmias (irregular heart rate)

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Calcium channel blockers

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Generally prescribed for hypertension and angina (chest pain)

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Nitrates

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Generally prescribed for hypertension, congestive heart failure

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Diuretics

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Generally prescribed for hypertension, congestive heart failure, and peripheral edema

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Bronchodilators

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Generally prescribed to correct or prevent bronchial smooth muscle constrictor in individuals with asthma and other pulmonary diseases

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Vasodilators

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Used in the treatment of hypertension and congestive heart failure

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Antidepressants

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Used in the treatment of various psychiatric and emotional disorders

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Radial Pulse

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  • lightly place two fingers along the arm in line and just above (proximal to) the thumb.
  • Once the pulse in felt, count the pulses for 30 seconds and multiply by two (the first beat counted is zero). Record the 60-second pulse rate and average over 3 days. Points to consider:
    • The touch should be gentle.
    • The test must be taken when the athlete is calm.
    • All three tests must be taken the same time and surrounding conditions to
    ensure accuracy.
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Carotid Pulse

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  • lightly place two fingers diagonally on the neck, just to the side of the larynx
  • Once the pulse is felt, count the pulses for 30 seconds and multiply by two. Record the 60-second pulse rate and average over 3 days. Points to consider:
    • The touch should be gentle. Excessive pressure can decrease heart rate and blood pressure leading to an inaccurate reading, possible dizziness and fainting.
    • The test must be taken when the athlete is calm.
    • All three tests should be taken the same time and surrounding conditions
    to ensure accuracy.
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Blood Pressure Cuff Sizes

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Arm Circumference | Following Cuff Sizes:
Up to 13.4” 27–34 cm Adult cuff
13.7–17.3” 35–44 cm Adult large cuff
17.7–20.4” 45–52 cm Adult thigh cuff

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What is considered typical body composition for a female softball player?

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21-25% body fat

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What is the appropriate height an athlete should squat to for the overhead squat assessment?

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Height of a chair

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A systolic blood pressure of 140 mm Hg is indicative of what?

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Hypertension

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Which represents the correct performance of the subscapular measurement when using skinfold calipers to assess body composition?

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45-degree fold, 1-2cm below inferior angle of scapula

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During the health history assessment, how much of an injury history is an athlete likely to recall?

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50%

45
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Which of the following has been found to influence knee valgus during the overhead squat?

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Restricted dorsiflexion

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What is the sports performance professional assessing with the 1-mile run?

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Cardiorespiratory endurance

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What condition might prevent an athlete from using the BodPod to assess body composition?

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Claustrophobia

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What do the results of the upper extremity strength assessment determine?

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Training intensity

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What assessment measures improper movement patterns during jump landing tasks?

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Landing Error Scoring System (LESS)

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What is being assessed during the pull-up assessment?

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Muscular endurance

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An athlete with flat feet during the overhead squat is at great risk for which injury?

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Plantar fasciitis

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What muscles require corrective flexibility when an athlete arches his/her low back during the pushing assessment?

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Hip flexors, erector spinae

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Why is caution advised in regard to assessing heart rate at the carotid artery?

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It can reduce blood pressure and heart rate

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Which assessment is best for testing neuromuscular control and strength of the core?

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Double-leg lowering test

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