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1
Q

An aerobic test for deconditioned
individuals or those of low fitness
levels?

A

Rockport Walk Test

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Alignment of the body while in

motion?

A

Dynamic Posture

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3
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Which muscle would be considered

underactive, leading to the excessive forward trunk lean during the overhead squat assessment?

A

Gluteus maximus

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4
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Which muscle would be considered
underactive, leading to the excessive forward trunk lean during the overhead
squat assessment?

A
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Which muscle would be considered
underactive, leading to the excessive forward trunk lean during the overhead
squat assessment?

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6
Q

What does BMI (body mass index) assess for?

A

Whether a person’s weight is

appropriate for their height

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Which of the following blood pressure readings would classify an individual as having stage 1 hypertension?

A

135/80 mm Hg

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8
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For which movement impairment would you see the knees bow outward?

A

Knee varus

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9
Q

Which postural distortion is characterized by anterior pelvic tilt and excessive lordosis (extension) of the lumbar spine?

A

Lower crossed syndrome

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10
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Waist circumference acts as an important indicator for diseases such as what?

A

Heart disease and diabetes

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11
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What step height is used for the YMCA 3-minute step test?

A

12 inches

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12
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Which type of assessment measures
overall strength, stability, muscular
endurance, and agility?

A

Performance assessment

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13
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What do you visualize to detect the

movement impairment of knee valgus?

A

The knees collapsing inward

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14
Q

Which muscle would be considered
underactive, leading to arms falling
forward in the overhead squat
assessment?

A

Middle and lower trapezius

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15
Q

What depth is suggested for the overhead squat assessment?

A

Femur parallel to ground

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16
Q

For which movement impairment would you see the knees bow outward?

A

Knee varus

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17
Q

What artery is used to measure blood pressure?

A

Brachial artery

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Which of the following blood pressure readings would classify an individual as having stage 1 hypertension?

A

135/80 mm Hg

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19
Q

Which muscle would be considered
underactive, leading to arms falling
forward in the overhead squat
assessment?

A

Middle and lower trapezius

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If Joe takes a 6-second heart rate count on his client and notes 8 beats, what would his client’s heart rate be?

A

80 beats per minute

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21
Q

What do you visualize to detect the

movement impairment shoulder elevation?

A

The shoulders moving upward toward the ears

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22
Q

Which muscles are typically underactive in association with pes plans distortion
syndrome?

A

Anterior and posterior tibialis, and

gluteus maximus and medius

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23
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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?

A

0.85

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24
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Which muscles are typically underactive in association with lower crossed syndrome?

A

Abdominals

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25
Q

Which muscle would be considered

underactive, leading to the excessive forward trunk lean during the overhead squat assessment?

A

Gluteus maximus

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26
Q

The PAR-Q+ and preparticipation process reflects what three health indicators?

A

An individual’s current level of physical activity, the presence of signs and symptoms of disease, and the individual’s desired exercise intensity

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27
Q

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?

A

Peripheral vasodilation

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28
Q

Which of the following intensities best represents VT2 during the incremental test protocol?

A

When the individual responds with “no” when asked, “Can you speak
competently?”

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29
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Which term defines the degree to which a test specifically measures what it is intended to measure?

A

Validity

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30
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Which type of assessment assesses the alignment of the body while in motion?

A

Dynamic posture assessment

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31
Q

What is the most valid measurement of aerobic fitness?

A

VO2max

32
Q

What are the three types of muscles in the body?

A

Skeletal, cardiac, and smooth

33
Q

Which type of assessment is typically performed first in the assessment flow?

A

Static posture

34
Q

Which postural distortion is characterized by a forward head and rounded shoulders?

A

Upper crossed syndrome

35
Q

Which muscle would be considered

overactive, leading to arms falling forward during the overhead squat assessment?

A

Latissimus dorsi

36
Q

Which test provides the most personalized assessment of an individual’s true metabolic function?

A

Ventilatory threshold (VT1) test

37
Q

The standard Jackson and Pollock 3-Site protocol for women requires skinfold measurements at which of the following sites?

A

Suprailiac, thigh, and triceps

38
Q

In most individuals, to what pressure is the blood pressure cuff inflated when measuring resting blood pressure?

A

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.

39
Q

Which muscles are typically overactive in association with lower crossed syndrome?

A

Hip flexors and lumbar extensors

40
Q

What population is the VT2 talk test

appropriate for?

A

Individuals with performance goals

41
Q

Which muscle would be considered

underactive, leading to the excessive forward trunk lean during the overhead squat assessment?

A

Gluteus maximus

42
Q

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?

A

Thermoregulation

43
Q

What principle is hydrostatic underwater weighing based upon?

A

Archimedes’ principle

44
Q

For which population is the 1.5-mile (2.4-km) run test considered most valid?

A

College-aged athletes

45
Q

In which BMI category would you classify Mary if she has a BMI of 17.5?

A

Underweight

46
Q

Which test provides the most personalized assessment of an individual’s true metabolic function?

A

Ventilatory threshold (VT1) test

47
Q

Where is the appropriate location to take a waist circumference measurement?

A

At the narrowest point of the waist,

below the rib cage and just above the top of the hip bones (while standing)

48
Q

Which movement assessment is a good assessment of a client’s balance during movement?

A

Single-leg squat

49
Q

Which muscle would be considered

underactive, leading to shoulder elevation during the pushing assessment?

A

Lower trapezius

50
Q

In which BMI category would you classify Vincent if he has a BMI of 27?

A

Overweight

51
Q

Which postural distortion is characterized by flat feet, knee valgus, and adducted and internally rotated hips?

A

Pes plans distortion syndrome

52
Q

What depth is suggested for the overhead squat assessment?

A

Femur parallel to ground

53
Q

Which postural distortion is characterized by flat feet, knee valgus, and adducted and internally rotated hips?

A

Pes plans distortion syndrome

54
Q

The TRX Rip Trainer should be most

beneficial to which of the following phases of the OPT model?

A

Phases 1, 2, and 5

55
Q

Which postural distortion is
characterized by foreword head
lean and rounded shoulders?

A

Upper Crossed Syndrome

56
Q

5 Kinetic Chain Checkpoints?

A 
Refers to major joint regions of the
body:
• Foot and Ankle
• Knee
• Lumbo-Pelvic-Hip complex
• Shoulders
• Head and Cervical Spine
57
Q

What is a desirable BMI for adults

20 years and older?

A

Between 18.5 and 24.9

58
Q

How to determine BMI?

A

BMI = 703 x weight (Ibs) / height
(in)
Or
BMI = weight (kg) / height (m)

59
Q

What is average Resting Heart Rate

for Males?

A

Males - HR is 70 beats per minute

60
Q

What is average Resting Heart Rate

for women?

A

Female - HR is 75 beats per minute

61
Q

What is Muscle Imbalance?

A

Alteration of a muscle length

surrounding a joint.

62
Q

Which muscles are typically underactive in association with upper crossed syndrome?

A

Lower trapezius

63
Q

Which postural distortion is characterized by anterior pelvic tilt and excessive lordosis (extension) of the lumbar spine?

A

Lower crossed syndrome

64
Q

Into which category would a resting blood pressure score of 128/86 mm Hg fall?

A

Elevated

65
Q

Which of the following blood pressure readings would classify an individual as having stage 1 hypertension?

A

135/80 mm Hg

66
Q

Which of the following intensities best represents VT2 during the incremental test protocol?

A

When the individual responds with “no” when asked, “Can you speak
competently?”

67
Q

Which muscle would be considered

overactive, leading to shoulder elevation during the pushing assessment?

A

Upper trapezius

68
Q

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?

A

Peripheral vasodilation

69
Q

What is the correct order of fascia, starting with the most superficial?

A

Epimysium, perimysium, endomysium

70
Q

Which of the following intensities best represents VT2 during the incremental test protocol?

A

When the individual responds with “no” when asked, “Can you speak
competently?”

71
Q

Which muscles are typically underactive in association with lower crossed syndrome?

A

Abdominals

72
Q

Which muscles are typically underactive in association with pes plans distortion syndrome?

A

Anterior and posterior tibialis, and

gluteus maximus and medius

73
Q

What does BMI (body mass index) assess for?

A

Whether a person’s weight is

appropriate for their height

74
Q

Which of the following blood pressure readings would classify an individual as having stage 1 hypertension?

A

135/80 mm Hg

75
Q

The standard Jackson and Pollock 3-Site protocol for women requires skinfold measurements at which of the following sites?

A

Suprailiac, thigh, and triceps

76
Q

Why does NASM recommend fitness professionals measure resting heart rate (RHR) at the radial pulse versus the carotid pulse?

A

The vagus nerve lies adjacent to the carotid artery, and pressure on
this nerve can slow a client’s heart rate response.

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