Ch. 8 - Physiological assessments

Question 1

During a GXT (graded exercise test), what should be monitored and how often?

Answer 1

Heart rate: Continuously and last 15 seconds of each minute.

BP: last 45 seconds of each stage.

RPE: last 5 seconds of each minute.

Signs and symptoms: continuously, both observed and subjective comments.

Question 2

BMI formula?

Answer 2

weight(kg)/Height^2 (meters)

OR

weight(lb)/height^2 (inches) * 703

Question 3

BMI categories?

Answer 3

Underweight = < 18.5

Normal = 18.5-24.9

Overweight = 25.0-29.9

Obese = 30.0+

Question 4

Waist-to-hip ratio (WHR) - what are they and what are the associated risk levels?

Answer 4

Men:
<0.85 Excellent
0.85-0.89 Good
0.90-0.95 Average
>0.95 At Risk

Women:
<0.75 Excellent
0.75-0.79 Good
0.80-0.86 Average
>0.86 At Risk

Question 5

Waist circumference in men - for every 1” increase, what are the associated health risks?

Answer 5

1. BP increases by 10%
2. Cholesterol increases by 8%.
3. HDL decreases by 15%.
4. Triglycerides increase by 18%.
5. Metabolic syndrome increases by 18%.

Question 6

What are the waist circumference risk categories’ measurements in both men and women?

Answer 6

Men:
<31.5 in - Very low risk
31.5-39.0 in -  Low risk
39.5-47.0 in - High risk
>47.0 in - Very high risk

Women:
<27.5 in - Very low risk
37.5-35.0 in - Low risk
35.5-43.0 in - High risk
>43.5 in - Very high risk

Question 7

What is cardiovascular drift?

Answer 7

Increase in HR when the workload has NOT been altered.

Question 8

What field tests are used to assess anaerobic power?

Answer 8

Standing long jump test and vertical jump test.