Performance Assessments

Question 1

The 8 performance assessments

Answer 1

Push ups
BP strength
SQ strength
Vert jump
Long jump
Lower ext functional test (LEFT)
40-yard dadh
Pro shuttle

Question 2

Pushup assessment

Answer 2

Measures muscular endurance

Can be done from kneeling

For 60s or exhaustion

Reassess 4-6 wks

Question 3

Bench press strength assessment

Answer 3

Not for clients w/ general fitness or weight loss goals

Assess maximal strength & est 1RM

3 reps, 2 min RI

ADD 5-10% weight

Repeat until cannot complete 3.

Question 4

Squat strength assessment

Answer 4

Same contraindications as BP

3 reps, 2 min. RI

ADD 10-20% weight

Until 3 reps cannot be done

Question 5

Vert jump assessment

Answer 5

Same contraindications as BP/SQ

Uses VERTEC

Measure standing reach

Take diff of standing reach & jump reach

2 min RI, then re-test

Question 6

Long jump assessment

Answer 6

Tests lower ext horizontal power

Same contraindications

Measure from staring line to heels of landing

2 min RI, then re-test

Question 7

Lower extremity fx test (LEFT)

Answer 7

Tests lateral speed & agility

Same contraindications

Two cones placed lengthwise 10 yds apart. Timed.

Sprint
Backpedal
Side shuffle 2x (left to right & opp)
Carioca 2x (left to right & opp)
Sprint

Question 8

40 yard dash assessment

Answer 8

Tests reaction, acceleration & max speed

Same contraindications

Timing begins at client’s first movement

Question 9

Pro shuttle assessment (5-10-5)

Answer 9

Tests acceleration, de-acceleration, agility & control

Same contraindications

Two cones spaced 10yds apart w/ 3rd cone in the middle

Start at middle cone

Question 10

Sequencing of Assessments

Answer 10

1.) Pre-participation health screening (PAR-Q & HHQ)

2.) Physiological assmts (HR & BP)

3.) Body comp (BMI,Tape,Bf%)

4.) Postural & Movement (static & OHSA & single leg OHSA)

5.) Cardio assessments (vt1/aerobic & vt2/anaerobic)

Next day for adequate rest

6.) Performance assessments