Chapter 6 – Fitness Assessment

Question 1

Subjective Information

Answer 1

It comes directly from the client, it cannot be tested using scientific measurements. Examples include a client’s medical and lifestyle history.

Question 2

Objective Information

Answer 2

It can be directly observed and measured.

Question 3

Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire (PAR-Q)

Answer 3

Consists of a series of questions about a client’s health. If the client answers yes to any of them, they may not be ready for exercise and should be referred to a physician.

Question 4

Sitting

Answer 4

Will cause tightness in the hip flexors and rounding of the upper back.

Question 5

High heels

Answer 5

Cause tightness in the calf musculature.

Question 6

Repetitive movements

Answer 6

Refers to the shoulder impingement caused by doing physical work over head. (Construction, electrician, volleyball player).

Question 7

Stress

Answer 7

May cause shortening of the scalenes and upper trapezius creating upper crossed syndrome. Elevated heart rate, blood pressure, and ventilation at rest and when exercising.

Question 8

Dress Shoes

Answer 8

Constantly flexed plantarflexed position leads to tight gastrocnemius, soleus, and Achilles tendon, causing decreased dorsiflexion and over-pronation (flat feet).

Question 9

Abnormal Breathing Patterns

Answer 9

Cause imbalance in the neck, shoulders, chest, and low back.