Fitness And Strength Testing

Question 1

What is VO2 max? How is it measured?

Answer 1

It is a measure of the maximum volume of oxygen that a athlete can use. It is measured in millimetres per kilo of bodyweight per minute

Question 2

What is a field test?

Answer 2

It’s a test that replicates the environment in which the client will use for fitness. An example if the test is performed outdoors, the client works out outdoors

Question 3

What is a sub max predicted test?

Answer 3

When a client is tested under maximum heart rate

Question 4

How do you calculate someone’s maximum heart rate?

Answer 4

220- age

Question 5

What are the different types of tests you can perform on a client?

Answer 5

Treadmill tests, cycle tests, field tests, and step tests (these are categories, there are specific tests that fall under these)

Question 6

What is very important to remember when deciding how to test a client?

Answer 6

To ensure that the test falls in line with their goals