Chapter 11: Fitness Testing Protocols and Norms

Question 1

Korotkoff Sounds

Answer 1

Vibrations that are heard, through the use of a stethoscope, as a result of blood flow through a constricted artery. (NSCA CPT, pg. 223)

Question 2

Sphygmomanometry

Answer 2

Measurement of blood pressure using an inflatable air bladder–containing cuff and a stethoscope to auscultate the Korotkoff sounds. (NSCA CPT, pg. 223)

Question 3

Auscultate

Answer 3

To listen to the sounds of the body by using a stethoscope. (NSCA CPT, pg. 223)

Question 4

Anthropometry

Answer 4

The science of measurement applied to the human body; generally includes measurements of height, weight, and selected body girths. (NSCA CPT, pg. 226)

Question 5

BMI

Answer 5

Body mass index. bodyweight (kg) divided by Height (m squared). (NSCA CPT, pg. 227)

Question 6

Bioelectrical Impedance (BIA)

Answer 6

A body composition test that measures the amount of impedance or resistance to a small, painless electrical current. (NSCA CPT, pg. 231)

Question 7

Near-infrared interactance (NIR)

Answer 7

A body composition test that measures changes in the absorption of light at various anatomical sites; sometimes referred to as near-infrared reactance. (NSCA CPT, pg. 231)

Question 8

1-repetition maximum

Answer 8

The greatest amount of weight that can be lifted with proper technique for only one repetition. (NSCA CPT, pg. 244)

Question 9

Average Heart Rate for an Adult

Answer 9

60 -80 bpm. (NSCA CPT, pg. 221)

Question 10

Equipment used for Heart Rate

Answer 10

Stopwatch, Stethoscope, Heart Rate Monitor. (NSCA CPT, pg. 221)

Question 11

Bradycardia

Answer 11

<60 bpm resting HR. (NSCA CPT, pg. 221)

Question 12

Tachycardia

Answer 12

> 100 bpm resting HR. (NSCA CPT, pg. 221)

Question 13

Two pulse locations for palpation

Answer 13

Radial pulse, Carotid pulse. (NSCA CPT, pg. 222)

Question 14

Equipment for Blood Pressure

Answer 14

Mercury or aneroid sphygmomanometer, Air bladder–containing cuff, Stethoscope. (NSCA CPT, pg. 224)

Question 15

Time to rest before retesting Blood Pressure

Answer 15

Two minutes (NSCA CPT, pg. 225)

Question 16

Body Composition

Answer 16

Used to describe the percentages of fat, bone, water and muscle in human bodies. (NSCA CPT, pg. 226)

Question 17

Skinfold measurements

Answer 17

Measures the thickness of subcutaneous fat. very similar to the measurements with underwater weighing. (NSCA CPT, pg. 229)

Question 18

Equipment needed to take skin fold measurements.

Answer 18

Skinfold caliper, Nonelastic tape measure, Pen or other marking device. (NSCA CPT, pg. 229)

Question 19

Skinfold Sites

Answer 19

Chest, Triceps, Abdomen, Thigh, Midaxilla, Subscapula, Suprailium, Medial calf. (NSCA CPT, pg. 229)

Question 20

Equipment for the Waist-to-Hip Girth Ratio measurement

Answer 20

Nonelastic tape measure only. (NSCA CPT, pg. 232)

Question 21

Cardiovascular Endurance

Answer 21

The ability to sustain large muscle movement over an extended period of time and the ability of the cardiovascular system to deliver oxygen for energy. (NSCA CPT, pg. 233)

Question 22

What is the YMCA step test?

Answer 22

A basic, inexpensive cardiovascular endurance test that can be easily administered individually or to large groups. (NSCA CPT, pg. 239)

Question 23

Run and Walk tests

Answer 23

12 minute Run/Walk, 1.5 mile run, Rockport Walking Test, 1 mile run. (NSCA CPT, pg. 240)

Question 24

Equipment needed for 1 mile run test

Answer 24

Stopwatch and a flat one mile course. (NSCA CPT, pg. 242)

Question 25

Muscular Strength

Answer 25

The amount of force a muscle can produce with a single maximal effort. (NSCA CPT, pg. 243)

Question 26

Absolute Strength

Answer 26

The raw strength score a person achieves. (NSCA CPT, pg. 243)

Question 27

Relative Strength

Answer 27

Expressed relative to body weight. (NSCA CPT, pg. 243)

Question 28

Typical upper body 1RM test

Answer 28

1RM Bench Press. (NSCA CPT, pg. 244)

Question 29

Typical lower body 1RM test

Answer 29

1RM Leg Press. (NSCA CPT, pg. 244)

Question 30

Muscular Endurance

Answer 30

The ability of a muscle to repeatedly exert force against resistance. (NSCA CPT, pg. 245)

Question 31

The three Muscular Endurance Tests

Answer 31

YMCA Bench Press, Partial Curl-up, Prone Double Straight-leg Raise. (NSCA CPT, pg. 245)

Question 32

Equipment for the Partial Curl-up Test

Answer 32

Metronome, Ruler, Masking Tape, Mat. (NSCA CPT, pg. 246)

Question 33

Flexibility

Answer 33

The range of motion for a given joint. (NSCA CPT, pg. 247)

Question 34

Sit and Reach test Equipment

Answer 34

Yardstick/sit-and-reach box, Adhesive tape, Measuring tape. (NSCA CPT, pg. 248)