Exercise Assessments Flashcards
Indicators for Test Termination
Subject is no longer comfortable
Skin becomes pale
Fails to keep cadence for 20 seconds
Inability to focus
Faintness, dizziness, lightheadedness
Upset stomach/vomiting
Respiratory distress
Chest pain
Side stitch, cramp, pain, fatigue
Common CRF assessments
1 mi walk
12 min run
1.5 mile run
3 min step
Yo-Yo Beep
1 Mile Walk Test
Novice, older, deconditioned clients
Walk 1 mile as quick as possible
Take HR at finish
VO2max equation
12 Min Run Test
Fit clients w/ higher CRF
Run 12 min as quick as possible, walking/jogging acceptable if overall exertion is maximal
Measure total distance
1.5 Mile Run Test
Fit clients w/ higher CRF
Total time in 1.5 mile run
VO2max equation
3 Min Step Test
Novice/deconditioned clients who can’t perform max effort
16” box
3 min box step ups at metronome pace (M/W different)
15 sec recovery HR, 5-20 sec after completion
VO2 max equation
Yo-Yo Beep Test
Athletes adept in changes in direction, max effort
20m shuttle runs to failure, metronome pace, 10 sec recovery
Record number of shuttles completed
Trunk Flexor:Extensor Ratio
1:1
Hip Flexors:Extensor Ratio
1:1
Shoulder Flexors:Extensors Ratio
2:3
Knee Flexors:Extensors Ratio
2:3
Shoulder Int. Rotators:Ext Rotators Ratio
3:2
Elbow Extensors:Flexors Ratio
1:1
Plantar Flexor:Dorsi Flexor Ratio
3:1
Common muscular strength assessments
Multi rep bench press
3-5RM Squat
10RM Leg Press
Pull up test
Multi Rep Bench Test
Requires adequate shoulder function
AMRAP @ 85% (Est 5-7RM)
Stability limitations identified under 8 reps
3% formula
3% Formula
[(0.03 x reps performed) + 1] x total weight
3-5RM Squat Test
AMRAP @ 90% (Est 4-5RM)
3% formula
10RM Leg Press
Novice clients not proficient in heavy lifts
Do not go past 90 degree knee flexion
Build to 10RM
3% formula
Pull Up Test
Not appropriate for mediocre strength
AMRAP until failure, strict form
Muscular endurance testing should always be above
10 reps
Common muscular endurance test errors
Client not proficient in movement
Limited ROM/poor form
Unclear/indiscriminate scoring
Common muscular endurance tests
Push Up Test
Modified pull up test (inverted row)
Ab curl up (sit up)
Push Up / Pull Up Test
Endurance relative to body weight
AMRAP with strict form
Ab Curl Up Test
Dictated by metronome
40 BPM
Power
Amount of work performed in given time
Anaerobic capacity
Measures rate of power decline; power endurance
Common power/anaerobic capacity tests
Non Countermovement Vertical Jump
30 Sec Chair Stand
Anaerobic Power Step
Non Counter movement Vertical Jump Test
Max effort vertical jump against wall
Height measured in chalk
3 attempts w/ 90 sec rest, best jump recorded
30 Second Chair Stand Test
Older adults
AMRAP sit up/down in 30 seconds
Chair allows 90 degree knee flexion, arms crossed over chest
Anaerobic Power Step Test
AMRAP box step ups, 60 sec
Step height should allow 90 degree knee flexion
Total reps recorded, power output formula
Flexibility testing is
joint specific
Mobility testing examines
Cooperative movement capabilities of multiple joints
Apley Back Scratch Test
Client attempts to touch fingers together behind back
Assesses rotator cuff, lats, deltoids, triceps, shoulder capsule
Modified Thomas Test
Client attempts to extend leg to a position where hamstring touches bench without moving other leg
Assesses hip flexors, hip capsule restrictions
Trunk Extension Test
Client attempts to fully extend their arms while keeping the iliac crests at the top of their pelvis in contact with the ground
Assesses hip flexors, abdominals
Trunk Flexion Test
Client attempts to reach as far as possible between their hips while seated on bench
Assesses lower back, erector spinae
Knee Flexion Test
Client attempts to pull their heel all the way to their glute while laying flat on the floor
Assesses quadriceps, hip flexors
Active Knee Extension Test
Client attempts to flex their hip as far as possible while keeping knee fully extended
Assesses hamstrings
Overhead Squat Test
Client attempts to perform full overhead squat while being assessed at each joint, starting at the feet
