Chapter 8 - Physiological Assessments Flashcards
Overweight
20% or more above ideal weight; an upward deviation in body weight based on a subject’s height (lean mass or body fat)
Overfat
an excess amount of body fat
What are the three-site skinfold locations for men?
1) Chest
2) Thigh
3) Abdominal
What are the three-site skinfold locations for women?
1) Triceps
2 Thigh
3) Suprailium
How do you determine body composition using skinfold measurements?
add the three measurements and plug the value into one of the gender specific conversion tables
What are some ways to measure body size? (4)
- body mass index
- girth measurements
- waist-to-hip ratio
- waist circumference
body mass index formula
weight (kg) / height squared (m)
How is the waist-to-hip ratio determined?
waist / hip (less than 0.85 in men and 0.75 in women is excellent)
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apple shaped meaning excess fat in the abdominal area
gynoid
pear shaped meaning excess fat in the hip and thigh area
What are the three equations for determine MHR?
1) 220 - age
2) 208 - (0.7 x age)
3) 206.9 - (0.67 x age)
What are the 4 common types of cardiorespiratory fitness tests?
1) cycle ergometer tests (YMCA Bike Test)
2) ventilatory threshold testing (Talk Test and VT2 threshold test)
3) field tests (Rockport Fitness Walking Test)
4) step tests (YMCA submaximal step test)
Four variables that should be constantly assessed during an exercise test?
Heart rate
Blood Pressure
RPE
Signs and Symptons
What are the common muscular endurance tests?
1) push-up test
2) curl-up test
3) body weight squat test
What are the common muscular strength tests?
1) 1-RM bench press test
2) 1-RM leg-press test
3) 1-RM squat test
4) submaximal strength testing
absolute strength
- the greatest amount of weight that can be lifted at one time or 1-RM
relative strength
- the maximum force a person is able to exert in relation to his or her body weight
- absolute strength / body weight
What are the common power assessments?
- standing long jump
- vertical jump test
What are the common speed, agility and quickness tests?
- pro agility test (5-10-5 shuttle run)
- 40 yard dash
