Chapter 12 - Client Fitness Assessments Flashcards
Radial Pulse
Lightly press the index and middle fingers against the radial artery in the groove on the anterior surface of the lateral wrist.
Brachial Pulse
Located in a groove between the triceps and biceps muscles on the medial side of the arm, anterior to the elbow and palpated with the first two fingers in the medial part of this groove.
Carotid Pulse
Press fingers lightly along the medial border of the sternocleidomastoid muscle in the lower neck region.
Step 1 for taking pulse with palpation
Locate anatomic site.
Step 2 for taking pulse with palpation
Gently press down with the two fingers over palpation site.
Step 3 for taking pulse with palpation
Count the number of pulsations for a specific time period, like 10 seconds.
Step 4 for taking pulse with palpation
Begin counting the first pulsation as 0 when timing is initiated simultaneously or, if a lag time occurs after the start time and the first pulsation, begin with the number 1.
Step 5 for taking pulse with palpation
Determine HR based on the number of pulsations in a given time period. 10 seconds and 6 pushes = 60 beats per minute.
Average Resting Heart Rate
60 - 80 beats per minute
Systolic Blood Pressure
The maximum pressure in the arteries when the ventricles of the heart contract during a heartbeat.
Diastolic Blood Pressure
The minimum pressure in the arteries when the ventricles relax.
Normal systolic blood pressure
less than 120 mmHg
Normal diastolic blood pressure
less than 80 mmHg
Prehypertension systolic blood pressure
120 - 139 mmHg
Prehypertension diastolic blood pressure
80 -89 mmHg
Stage 1 Hypertension systolic blood pressure
140 - 159 mmHg
Stage 1 Hypertension diastolic blood pressure
90 - 99 mmHg
Stage 2 Hypertension systolic blood pressure
greater than 160 mmHg
Stage 2 Hypertension diastolic blood pressure
greater than 100 mmHg
Korotkoff sounds
The sounds of the blood as it makes its way from an area of high pressure to that of lower pressure as the air is let out of the pumped-up cuff during BP auscultation.
Sphygmomanometer
A manometer and a blood pressure cuff. Used for blood pressure measurements.
Body Composition
The relative proportion of fat and fat-free tissue in the body (percent body fat).
BMI
A way to gauge body composition. We use height and weight to calculate it. kg of weight times meters squared equals the BMI.
Underweight BMI classification
<18.5
Normal BMI classification
18.5 - 24.9
Overweight BMI classification
25 - 29.9
Obesity I BMI classification
30 - 34.9
Obesity II BMI classification
35 - 39.9
Obesity III BMI classification
equal to or greater than 40
Abdominal skinfold site
Vertical fold 2 cm to the right side of the umbilicus
Biceps skinfold site
Vertical fold; on the anterior aspect of the arm over the belly of the biceps muscle, 1 cm above the level used to mark the triceps site
Chest skinfold site
Diagonal fold; one-half the distance between the anterior axillary line and the nipple (men), or onelhird of the distance between the anterior axillary line and the nipple (women)
Medial calf skinfold site
Vertical fold; at the maximum circumference of the calf on the midline of its medial border
Midaxillary skinfold site
Vertical fold; on the midaxillary line at the level of the xiphoid process of the sternum.
Subscapular skinfold site
Diagonal fold; 1 - 2 cm below the inferior angle of the scapula
Suprailliac skinfold site
Diagonal fold; in line with the natural angle of the iliac crest taken in the anterior axillary Iine immediately superior to the iliac crest
Thigh skinfold site
Vertical fold; on the antertor midline of the thigh, midway between the proximal border of the patella and the inguinal crease (hip)
Triceps skinfold site
Vertical fold; on the posterior midline of the upper arm, halfway between the acromion and olecranon processes, with the arm held freely to the side of the body
Bioelectrical impedance
The use of an electric current passing through the body and measuring the resistance to that current.
One Rep Max
A one- time maximum amount of weight lifted.
Muscular Strength
A one-time maximal force that may be exerted and is localized to a joint or muscle group.
Muscular Endurance
The ability to apply a force repeatedly over time.
Cardiorespiratory fitness assessment
The ability to perform large muscle, dynamic, moderate to high intensity exercise for prolonged periods of time and reflects the functional capabilities of the heart, blood vessels, blood, lungs, and relevant muscles during various types of exercise demands.
The two run/walk tests for predicting cardiorespiratory fitness
1.5 mile test, Rockport 1 mile walk
The two common one rep max tests
The Bench press and the Leg press.
The most common muscular endurance test
The push up test
Where do male clients start the push up test?
The standard down position.
Where do female clients begin the push up test?
The modified knee push up position
The standard flexibility test
Sit and reach
