Module 12 - Athlete Screening & Assessment Flashcards
What does PARQ stand for?
Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire
What does HHQ stand for?
Health History Questionnaire
If an athlete answers yes to any of the PARQ questions, what must they first obtain before they can start training?
A written consent form from a physician or doctor clearing them to start a running program.
Regardless of PARQ or HHQ results, any athlete must have been cleared by a physician in the last 12 months before beginning a running program. True or false?
True
What does Anthropometry relate to?
Anthropometry relates to the measurements and proportions of the human body.
When are anthropometric assessments done in training and for who?
They are commonly performed at the beginning, end, and throughout a training program. These assessments are most commonly done for athletes who focus on weight loss.
What are girth measurements and why is it an important tool?
Girths are circumference measures at standard anatomical sites around the body. It is measured with a tape and can be used in determining body size, composition and to monitor changes in these parameters.
What are the two most important factors when measuring muscle girth for accurate measurements?
The location and tension of the tape measure.
What are the 6 common areas to measure muscle girth?
Calves, thighs, hips, abdomen, chest, upper arm
Where do you measure calve muscle girth?
Measure at the widest part of the calves.
Where do you measure thigh muscle girth?
Measure the middle section of the thigh.
Where do you measure hip girth?
Measure at the widest part of the hips and take the measurement from the side of your athlete.
Where do you measure abdomen girth?
Measure level with the navel (belly button).
Where do you measure chest girth?
Measure level with the nipples while ensuring the tape is horizontal to the ground.
Where should you take the measurement from when measuring the chest?
From the side
