Practical 2 - Assessing Muscular Fitness And Flexibility

Question 1

How many tests are there in practical two?

Answer 1

6

Question 2

What does the hand grip dynamometer test assess?

Answer 2

Muscular strength

Question 3

When a hand grip dynamometer score is high what does this correlate too?

Answer 3

A decreased risk of death

Question 4

How many measurements do you take for the hand grip dynamometer?

Answer 4

Three on each arm

Question 5

What is the procedure for the hand grip dynamometer?

Answer 5

Pp stands upright
Adjust grip so second joint of fingers is 90 degrees (twist black thing to adjust)
Arm parallel to body, bend elbow 90 degrees
Squeeze the handle
Do not hold breath or move other parts of the body
Leave a 60 second rest before retesting same hand
Record each attempt - peak value and average

Question 6

Where should you stand when the client is doing the hand grip dynamometer?

Answer 6

So that you can assess the technique and see the score

Question 7

What does the broad jump test assess?

Answer 7

Used to assess power

Mainly in lower limbs but does use arms as well

Question 8

How many measurements do you take for the broad jump test?

Answer 8

3

Question 9

What is the procedure for the broad jump test?

Answer 9

Clients feet facing forwards, slightly less than shoulder width apart
Everything facing forward
When they land, face forward, on two feet and able to hold the position
Encourage use of arms
Record score from the back of the heels
60-120 seconds rest between attempts
Record each attempt - peak value and average

Question 10

How long is the rest between each reading for the broad jump test?

Answer 10

60 - 120 seconds

Question 11

What does the press up test assess?

Answer 11

Muscular endurance in the upper body

Question 12

How many measurements do you take for the press up test?

Answer 12

One

Question 13

What is the procedure for the press up test for full body position?

Answer 13

Place may on floor and assume a full body position
- hands shoulder width apart head up and back straight
- lower until chin touches the floor, elbows must stay tucked
- then move back up (keeping elbows tucked)
Test stops when they can no longer complete two with good form
Record number of press ups

Question 14

What is the procedure for the press up test for the modified body position

Answer 14

Place mat on floor and assume modified body position:
- hips square to mat and down
- fingers forward and wrists in line with shoulders
- feet of floor
Lower body keeping elbows tucked (chin must touch the floor)
Raise body back up
Test ceases when client cannot do two with good form
Record number of press ups

Question 15

What does the counter movement jump assess?

Answer 15

Power of lower body muscles

Question 16

How many readings do you take for the counter movement jump test?

Answer 16

3

Question 17

How long is the rest between readings for the countermovement jump

Answer 17

60 seconds

Question 18

What is the procedure for the counter movement jump test?

Answer 18

Stand between yellow bars
Feet facing forward or back
Hands on hips, feet shoulder width apart
Keep hands on hips throughout the movement
Participant must be in the box before you take the reading

Question 19

What do you press on the computer during the counter movement jump test?

Answer 19

Repeat,
Press yes to cancel,
Get them to jump,
Read it where it says height

Question 20

What does the 505 agility test assess?

Answer 20

Agility

Question 21

What is the definition of agility

Answer 21

The ability to change direction at speed

Question 22

How many measurements do you take for the 505 agility test?

Answer 22

Two on each leg

Question 23

How long should rest be for the 505 agility test?

Answer 23

It says relevant rest but they should alternate leg when turning so start right then left then right again then left

Question 24

What does the sit and reach test assess?

Answer 24

Flexibility (only in the lower back and hamstrings)

Question 25

How many measurements do you take for the sit and reach test?

Answer 25

3

Question 26

What must be done before the sit and reach test to improve validity?

Answer 26

A warm up

Question 27

What is the procedure for the sit and reach test?

Answer 27

Warm up
Ask client to remove their shoes and sit on floor,
With feet placed up against a box which should be against a wall,
With legs straight, place bottom of feet against box,
Reach slowly and steadily forward in a controlled manner
Keep legs straight
Client should exhale and drop head and hold the position for 2 seconds

Question 28

How long should the rest period be for the sit and reach test?

Answer 28

Two minutes

Question 29

What tests do you have to know for practical 2?

Answer 29

1) Hand grip strength
2) Broad jump
3) Press up test
4) Countermovement jump
5) 505 agility test
6) Sit and reach test