Resting Assessments and Anthropometric Measurements Flashcards
What is the purpose for baseline assessments
- identify risks in health/injuries to refer to healthcare professional
- develop personalized muscular and cardio training program and compare to previous evals
- educate client on current physical condition
- motivate clients by establishing realistic goals
what are the two common arteries used to assess resting heart rate
radial and carotid
what is a slow RHR
60bpm >
what is a normal RHR
60-100bpm
what is a fast RHR
100bpm <
what serves as an indication that a client could develop overtraining syndrome
RHR that’s 5bpm over normal
normal BP
systolic: 120 >
diastolic: 80 >
elevated BP
systolic: 120-129
diastolic: 80 >
hypertension stage I BP
systolic: 130-139
diastolic: 80-89
hypertension stage II BP
systolic: 140 <
diastolic: 90 <
when is a person considered overweight
excess bwt compared to height
overfat indicates that
a person has excess levels of fat
skinfold measurements for males
chest
thigh
abdominal
skinfold measurements for women
triceps
thigh
superilium
what is the formula for BMI
Kg / m^2
underweight BMI
18.5 >
normal BMI
18.5 - 24.9
Overweight BMI
25 - 299
obesity BMI
35 - 39.9
Extreme Obesity BMI
40 <
circumference measurement sites
abdomen hip waist biceps midthigh
very low risk for females
27.3 inch >
low risk for females
27.3 - 34.7 inch
high risk for females
35.1 - 42.5 inch
very high risk for females
42.9 inch <
very low risk for males
31.2 inch >
low risk for males
31.2 - 38.6 inch
high risk for males
35.1 - 42.5 inch
very high risk for males
42.9 inch <
