Chapter 4 Flashcards Chat GPT

Question 1

What is the general purpose of conducting physiological assessments?

Answer 1

To collect baseline data to help fitness professionals develop personalized exercise programs.

Question 2

What is the PAR-Q+ and its purpose?

Answer 2

The PAR-Q+ is a minimal screening tool for conducting a Health Risk Assessment (HRA).

Question 3

What additional information should fitness professionals gather through a HHQ?

Answer 3

Information about a client’s medical history (injuries, surgeries, medications, and chronic diseases) and lifestyle habits (exercise, diet, sleep, stress, and occupation).

Question 4

Why are resting and exercising heart rate and blood pressure responses important?

Answer 4

They provide valuable information pertaining to health risks and training adaptations.

Question 5

What is the recommended method by NASM to measure a client’s heart rate?

Answer 5

Measuring the client’s radial pulse.

Question 6

Define blood pressure (BP).

Answer 6

The outward pressure exerted by blood on the arterial walls.

Question 7

What is a normal blood pressure reading?

Answer 7

Less than 120/80 mm Hg.

Question 8

What is anthropometry?

Answer 8

The field of study of the measurement of living humans for understanding physical variation in size, weight, and proportion.

Question 9

What are some common anthropometric measures?

Answer 9

Body fat assessments, BMI, and circumference measurements.

Question 10

What is bioelectrical impedance analysis (BIA)?

Answer 10

A body composition assessment technique that estimates body fat percentage by measuring the resistance to the flow of electrical currents introduced into the body.

Question 11

What are the three postural distortions identified in static posture assessment?

Answer 11

Pes planus distortion syndrome, upper crossed syndrome, and lower crossed syndrome.

Question 12

What characterizes pes planus distortion syndrome?

Answer 12

Flat feet, knee valgus, and internally rotated and adducted hips.

Question 13

What characterizes lower crossed syndrome?

Answer 13

An anterior pelvic tilt and excessive lordosis of the lumbar spine.

Question 14

What characterizes upper crossed syndrome?

Answer 14

A forward head and protracted shoulders.

Question 15

What does the OHSA evaluate?

Answer 15

Dynamic posture, core stability, and neuromuscular control of the whole body during a squatting motion.

Question 16

What should you look for in the anterior view during the OHSA?

Answer 16

Feet turning out or knees caving in.

Question 17

What should you look for in the lateral view during the OHSA?

Answer 17

Low-back arching, excessive forward lean of the torso, or arms falling forward.

Question 18

What is the single-leg squat assessment used for?

Answer 18

Assessing balance, which is important for activities of daily living and exercise programming.

Question 19

What do pushing and pulling assessments evaluate?

Answer 19

Function of the upper extremity and concurrent core stability.

Question 20

What are the performance assessments used for?

Answer 20

Measuring maximal strength, power, muscular endurance, and speed and agility.