Domain 3: Assessments Flashcards
An aerobic test for deconditioned
individuals or those of low fitness
levels?
Rockport Walk Test
Alignment of the body while in
motion?
Dynamic Posture
Which muscle would be considered
underactive, leading to the excessive forward trunk lean during the overhead squat assessment?
Gluteus maximus
Which muscle would be considered
underactive, leading to the excessive forward trunk lean during the overhead
squat assessment?
Which muscle would be considered
underactive, leading to the excessive forward trunk lean during the overhead
squat assessment?
What does BMI (body mass index) assess for?
Whether a person’s weight is
appropriate for their height
Which of the following blood pressure readings would classify an individual as having stage 1 hypertension?
135/80 mm Hg
For which movement impairment would you see the knees bow outward?
Knee varus
Which postural distortion is characterized by anterior pelvic tilt and excessive lordosis (extension) of the lumbar spine?
Lower crossed syndrome
Waist circumference acts as an important indicator for diseases such as what?
Heart disease and diabetes
What step height is used for the YMCA 3-minute step test?
12 inches
Which type of assessment measures
overall strength, stability, muscular
endurance, and agility?
Performance assessment
What do you visualize to detect the
movement impairment of knee valgus?
The knees collapsing inward
Which muscle would be considered
underactive, leading to arms falling
forward in the overhead squat
assessment?
Middle and lower trapezius
What depth is suggested for the overhead squat assessment?
Femur parallel to ground
For which movement impairment would you see the knees bow outward?
Knee varus
What artery is used to measure blood pressure?
Brachial artery
Which of the following blood pressure readings would classify an individual as having stage 1 hypertension?
135/80 mm Hg
Which muscle would be considered
underactive, leading to arms falling
forward in the overhead squat
assessment?
Middle and lower trapezius
If Joe takes a 6-second heart rate count on his client and notes 8 beats, what would his client’s heart rate be?
80 beats per minute
What do you visualize to detect the
movement impairment shoulder elevation?
The shoulders moving upward toward the ears
Which muscles are typically underactive in association with pes plans distortion
syndrome?
Anterior and posterior tibialis, and
gluteus maximus and medius
What is Bernadette’s waist-to-hip ratio (WHR) if she is measured with a waist circumference of 28 inches and a hip circumference of 33 inches?
0.85
Which muscles are typically underactive in association with lower crossed syndrome?
Abdominals
Which muscle would be considered
underactive, leading to the excessive forward trunk lean during the overhead squat assessment?
Gluteus maximus
The PAR-Q+ and preparticipation process reflects what three health indicators?
An individual’s current level of physical activity, the presence of signs and symptoms of disease, and the individual’s desired exercise intensity
What is best defined as the action of
expanding the diameter of a blood vessel near the surface of the skin, which helps remove heat from the body?
Peripheral vasodilation
Which of the following intensities best represents VT2 during the incremental test protocol?
When the individual responds with “no” when asked, “Can you speak
competently?”
Which term defines the degree to which a test specifically measures what it is intended to measure?
Validity
Which type of assessment assesses the alignment of the body while in motion?
Dynamic posture assessment
What is the most valid measurement of aerobic fitness?
VO2max
What are the three types of muscles in the body?
Skeletal, cardiac, and smooth
Which type of assessment is typically performed first in the assessment flow?
Static posture
Which postural distortion is characterized by a forward head and rounded shoulders?
Upper crossed syndrome
Which muscle would be considered
overactive, leading to arms falling forward during the overhead squat assessment?
Latissimus dorsi
Which test provides the most personalized assessment of an individual’s true metabolic function?
Ventilatory threshold (VT1) test
The standard Jackson and Pollock 3-Site protocol for women requires skinfold measurements at which of the following sites?
Suprailiac, thigh, and triceps
In most individuals, to what pressure is the blood pressure cuff inflated when measuring resting blood pressure?
The cuff is inflated to a value of 20 to 30 mm Hg above the point at which the pulse can no longer be felt at the wrist.
Which muscles are typically overactive in association with lower crossed syndrome?
Hip flexors and lumbar extensors
What population is the VT2 talk test
appropriate for?
Individuals with performance goals
Which muscle would be considered
underactive, leading to the excessive forward trunk lean during the overhead squat assessment?
Gluteus maximus
What is the physiological process by
which the body maintains a relatively constant internal body temperature, including events like sweating to cool the body and shivering to warm the body?
Thermoregulation
What principle is hydrostatic underwater weighing based upon?
Archimedes’ principle
For which population is the 1.5-mile (2.4-km) run test considered most valid?
College-aged athletes
In which BMI category would you classify Mary if she has a BMI of 17.5?
Underweight
Which test provides the most personalized assessment of an individual’s true metabolic function?
Ventilatory threshold (VT1) test
Where is the appropriate location to take a waist circumference measurement?
At the narrowest point of the waist,
below the rib cage and just above the top of the hip bones (while standing)
Which movement assessment is a good assessment of a client’s balance during movement?
Single-leg squat
Which muscle would be considered
underactive, leading to shoulder elevation during the pushing assessment?
Lower trapezius
In which BMI category would you classify Vincent if he has a BMI of 27?
Overweight
Which postural distortion is characterized by flat feet, knee valgus, and adducted and internally rotated hips?
Pes plans distortion syndrome
What depth is suggested for the overhead squat assessment?
Femur parallel to ground
Which postural distortion is characterized by flat feet, knee valgus, and adducted and internally rotated hips?
Pes plans distortion syndrome
The TRX Rip Trainer should be most
beneficial to which of the following phases of the OPT model?
Phases 1, 2, and 5
Which postural distortion is
characterized by foreword head
lean and rounded shoulders?
Upper Crossed Syndrome
5 Kinetic Chain Checkpoints?
Refers to major joint regions of the body: • Foot and Ankle • Knee • Lumbo-Pelvic-Hip complex • Shoulders • Head and Cervical Spine
What is a desirable BMI for adults
20 years and older?
Between 18.5 and 24.9
How to determine BMI?
BMI = 703 x weight (Ibs) / height
(in)
Or
BMI = weight (kg) / height (m)
What is average Resting Heart Rate
for Males?
Males - HR is 70 beats per minute
What is average Resting Heart Rate
for women?
Female - HR is 75 beats per minute
What is Muscle Imbalance?
Alteration of a muscle length
surrounding a joint.
Which muscles are typically underactive in association with upper crossed syndrome?
Lower trapezius
Which postural distortion is characterized by anterior pelvic tilt and excessive lordosis (extension) of the lumbar spine?
Lower crossed syndrome
Into which category would a resting blood pressure score of 128/86 mm Hg fall?
Elevated
Which of the following blood pressure readings would classify an individual as having stage 1 hypertension?
135/80 mm Hg
Which of the following intensities best represents VT2 during the incremental test protocol?
When the individual responds with “no” when asked, “Can you speak
competently?”
Which muscle would be considered
overactive, leading to shoulder elevation during the pushing assessment?
Upper trapezius
What is best defined as the action of
expanding the diameter of a blood vessel near the surface of the skin, which helps remove heat from the body?
Peripheral vasodilation
What is the correct order of fascia, starting with the most superficial?
Epimysium, perimysium, endomysium
Which of the following intensities best represents VT2 during the incremental test protocol?
When the individual responds with “no” when asked, “Can you speak
competently?”
Which muscles are typically underactive in association with lower crossed syndrome?
Abdominals
Which muscles are typically underactive in association with pes plans distortion syndrome?
Anterior and posterior tibialis, and
gluteus maximus and medius
What does BMI (body mass index) assess for?
Whether a person’s weight is
appropriate for their height
Which of the following blood pressure readings would classify an individual as having stage 1 hypertension?
135/80 mm Hg
The standard Jackson and Pollock 3-Site protocol for women requires skinfold measurements at which of the following sites?
Suprailiac, thigh, and triceps
Why does NASM recommend fitness professionals measure resting heart rate (RHR) at the radial pulse versus the carotid pulse?
The vagus nerve lies adjacent to the carotid artery, and pressure on
this nerve can slow a client’s heart rate response.
