Chapter 10 - Fitness Assessment Selection & Administration Flashcards
There is no “one size fits all” _______ or _______ that will suit each client and circumstance.
- test
- battery of assessments
Selecting appropriate physical assessments requires thoughtful consideration of the clients _______, _______, and _______.
- health and exercise history
- personal goals
- the personal trainers own experience and training in conducting various assessments.
Choosing _______ and _______ tests suitable for individual clients and conducting them accurately requires practice on the part of the personal trainer.
- valid
- reliable
The _______, _______, and _______ influence test selection and implementation.
- availability and appropriateness of equipment and facilities
- environmental factors
- the clients pre-assessment preparation
Having determined the assessment protocols, the personal trainer must _______, _______, and _______.
- conduct them accurately
- record and manage the data
- interpret the results
Communicating the results to the client in an _______ that incorporates his or her goals and interests is the “personal” in personal training.
- individualized program
Implementation of the program requires _______ , _______, and_______.
- formative and summative evaluation of the program
- reassessment of the client’s fitness levels and goals
- subsequent adjustments to the program in an ongoing cycle
The purpose of assessments are to _______ and _______.
- gather baseline data for developing goals
- provide a basis for developing effective exercise programs
The process and the data collected assist the trainer in identifying _______ and _______.
- potential areas of injury
- reasonable starting points for recommended intensities and volumes of exercise based on the goals and fitness outcomes
Data collected from assessments provide _______, _______, _______, _______, _______, and _______.
- a baseline for future comparisons of improvement or rate of progress
- identification of current strengths and weaknesses
- assistance in establishing appropriate intensities and volumes of exercise
- assistance in clarification of short-, intermediate-, and long term goals
- identification of areas of potential injury or contraindications
- a record demonstrating prudent judgment and appropriate scope of practice in program design
The _______ may fall within the services typically provided to all clients, may constitute an additional revenue stream for the personal trainer, or may do both.
- assessment process
The personal trainer can use _______ in conjunction with _______ gathered about the client to plan a time-efficient, specific program that will help the client achieve his or her goals.
- physical assessment info
- personal info
Understanding _______ and _______ about the client helps the personal trainer plan sessions that are reasonable in _______, _______, _______, and _______ so that the client is more likely to continue adhering to the program.
- personal characteristics
- lifestyle factors
- length
- frequency
- intensity
- complexity
Developing goals with a client is critical for both _______ and _______.
- program design
- motivation
When possible and appropriate choosing specific tests that are congruent with _______ or _______ may give them a clearer picture of their progress and may be more motivating.
- the clients goals
- preferred mode of exercise
For highly trained clients, choosing an exercise ergometer that _______ leads to a more accurate assessment of their performance.
- matches their mode of exercise
For average, deconditioned clients, the _______ is not as much of a factor in assessing aerobic function.
- type of test
A _______ will usually produce the highest maximal vO2 scores.
- treadmill test
Clients who seldom if ever ride a bike may experience local muscular fatigue and as a result achieve a lower estimated _______ on a bike test compared to a treadmill test.
- vO2 max value
A _______ can be easily repeated on occasion during a walking program; if the client can cover the distance more _______ or _______ with a _______ and _______ the client knows immediately that he or she is making progress.
- timed mile
- quickly
- easily
- lower exercise heart rate
- rating of perceived exertion (RPE)
For clients who are _______ or who _______ that make weight bearing activities painful, the advantages of a non-weight bearing cycle test may override any concerns about slightly lower estimates of maximal oxygen consumption.
- overweight
- lower body joint issues
Since _______ give results independent of body weight, they are more accurate indicators of progress for a person on a weight loss program than is a treadmill test, whose results are directly related to an individuals body weight.
- cycling tests
A primary duty of the personal trainer is to_______.
- facilitate improvements in the clients physical well-being without causing harm.
With the exception of assessing _______, there is no _______ one can give each client before designing an appropriate program.
- cardiovascular disease risk factors
- battery of tests