NASM- Chapter 6 Flashcards
NASM Chapter 6 guided study-Fitness Assessment
A series of measurements that help determine the current health and fitness level of a client
Comprehensive fitness assessment
Information that is gathered from a client including health history and medical background
Subjective information
Measurable data about a client’s physical state such as body composition, movement, and cardiovascular ability
Objective information
Medications that decrease heart rate and blood pressure
Beta-blockers
Knowing a client’s occupation provides insight into what?
Movement capacity and potential repetitive movements
What is considered relevant information regarding a client’s occupation and movement capacity?
Extended periods of sitting, repetitive movements, dress shoes, mental stress
What are some lifestyle questions the fitness professional should ask when conducting a fitness assessment?
Recreation and hobbies
Questionnaire designed to help qualify a person to participate in exercise, and determine if referral to a physician is needed
Physical activity readiness questionnaire (PAR-Q)
A client’s chronic conditions, past surgeries, injuries, and medications
Medical history
What can be caused by Injuries or past surgery if not properly rehabilitated?
Pain, inflammation, and increased risk of re-injury
What percentage of Americans do not engage in at least 30 minutes of low-to-moderate activity every day?
75%
Heart disease, hypertension, pulmonary disease, type I and II diabetes, and arthritis are all common examples of what?
Chronic conditions
Something specifically detrimental to an individual due to a special need or chronic condition
Contraindicated
What position is contraindicated for individuals with high blood pressure?
Supine
What is the procedure for taking a client’s radial pulse?
Touch should be gentle, take when the client is calm, two fingers along the right ride of the arm just above the thumb, take for 60 seconds, average over three days while taking the pulse at the same time each day
