Principles of Assessment Flashcards
What is the criterion-referenced standard for interpretation?
Poor,fair,good,excellent
This interpretation is based on past performance of groups of individuals with similar characteristics
Norms standard
What do you need to identify in your pre-assessment screening?
1: Medical contraindications to exercise
2: Those who need a medical evaluation prior to performing
3: Other health related concerns
What are some pre-assessment screening tools?
- Risk classification assessment
- Par-Q+
- Lab tests
- Medical History
What is included in PT exam?
Cardio pulm
MS
Neuro
Integumentary
What is included in a comprehensive health and fitness exam?
Prescreening PT exam Anthropometric Measurments CRF Muscular strength+endurance Flexibility
Simple prescreening health assessment questionaire for assessing readiness of starting a PA program
PAR-Q
Who is PAR-Q designed for?
Ppl (15-69) who want to start light to moderate exercise program
In par-q if you are at low risk you can
exercise at low-mod intensity w/ minimal supervision
in par-q, if you are at mod risk you can
exercise under guidance of trained professionals
in par-q if you are high risk you should
be in medically supervised settings
In Par-q if you answer yes to follow up Qs on page 2 or 3 what happens
ur referred to ePARmed-X+
How long is PAR-Q valid for? how about ePARmed-X+?
12 months
6 months
the new exercise-informed model heal screening is based on what 3 factors?
1: current level of PA
2: Presence of s+s or diseases
3: Desired exercise intensity
Physically active adult has 30-40% lower risk of developing ______ compared to inactive
CVD
Whats included in lab tests?
lipid panel Glucose CBC Electrolytes CMP Thyroid Fx
What are anthropometric measurements?
Ht. Wt. somatotype BMI Body fat regional fat distribution Waist circumference
What are the 3 somatotypes?
Endomorph (thicc)
Mesomorph (swole)
Ectomorphy ( thin)
