Ch 8 Physiological Assessment

Question 1

What physiological assessments might be considered in a personal training setting?

Answer 1

• cardiorespiratory
• body composition
• muscular endurance
• muscular strength
• flexibility/ROM

Question 2

What skill-related assessments might be considered in a personal training setting?

Answer 2

• anaerobic performance (power, capacity)
• speed
• agility
• reactivity
• coordination

Question 3

Anthropometric Measurement

Answer 3

body composition
lean tissue v fatty tissue

Question 4

What sites are used for skinfold measurement in men?

Answer 4

• chest
• thigh
• abdomen

Question 5

What sites are used for skinfold measurement in women?

Answer 5

• triceps
• thigh
• suprailium

Question 6

What facets of cardiorespiratory health might be checked during a physiological assessment in the context personal training?

Answer 6

• functional capacity
• VO2 Max or MET levels (to program cardio exercise)
• flag for disease
• track progress

Question 7

What is the formula for Max HR?

Answer 7

220-age

Question 8

When might there be a contraindication with regards to cardiorespiratory health during physiological assessment?

Answer 8

• decrease or undue increase in BP
• inadequate HR response to exertion
• HR recovery (-12bpm per min standing, -22bpm 2min sitting)
• ability to tolerate the test itself is an indication of lower risk

Question 9

When should you not conduct a cardiorespiratory assessment?

Answer 9

• visual/balance problems (risk of injury on treadmill tests)
• neuropathy
• orthopaedic concerns/pain
• inability to meet test intensity/cadence requirements

Question 10

What increments in exercise intensity usually elicit a 5 bpm increase in HR?

Answer 10

• +.5mph
• +1% incline
• 1-2 levels on elliptical or bike

Question 11

VT1 is a good training level/target HR for most clients. What is true of this ventilatory threshold?

Answer 11

• past this, body burns equal amounts of fat and carbohydrates (fat primary prior)
• onset of lactate accumulation
• deeper breathing pattern
• can still hold a conversation

Question 12

VT2 is a good training level/target HR for clients training their endurance skill. What is true of this ventilatory threshold?

Answer 12

• exercise intensity becomes unsustainable.
• breathing becomes labored
• body shifts to using glucose and stored glycogen for fuel
• fatigue-related metabolites build up, causing muscle force to decrease

Question 13

How much may cardiorespiratory training volume progress per week?

Answer 13

10-20%

Question 14

What is the difference between absolute strength and relative strength?

Answer 14

• absolute (or 1RM) is the max weight that can be lifted once with proper form
• relative strength is 1RM/body weight, or weight lifted per pound of one’s mass