Performance parameters

Question 1

Cardiorespiratory fitness

Answer 1

the ability to process O2 efficiently, transport it effectively to the necessary systems to maintain intensity.
Measurement: Maximal O2 uptake VO2 max - Max amount of O2 used in the body per kg of body weight per minute.

Question 2

VO2 max values for elite athletes

Answer 2

60-75ml/kg/min females
70-85ml/kg/min males

Question 3

muscular strength test

Answer 3

ability of a muscle or muscle group to exert a maximal external force.
EX: 1 rep max for target exercise

Question 4

Muscular power

Answer 4

highest power output attainable during a particular movement
EX: vertical jump test

Question 5

Muscular endurance

Answer 5

the ability of muscle or muscle group to repeatedly exert a submaximal resistance
EX: reps to failure

Question 6

Flexibility test

Answer 6

Sit and reach test
evaluation of hamstring and lower back flexibility

Question 7

Functional tests : Gait speed

Answer 7

important in geriatric settings
may be a sign of declined health status
EX: short timed distance walk test

Question 8

Functional tests: timed up and go test

Answer 8

assess lower limb mobility
if adult takes longer than 12 secs to get up increased risk of falls

Question 9

Functional tests: Berg balance test

Answer 9

measure balance in elderly

Question 10

Cognitive function and performance test: MMSE

Answer 10

mini mental state examination
used as evaluation over time
cognitive function test