Unit 13 Basic Assessment of Training Participants (Week 6)

Question 1

physical assessment should at least include the parameters of

Answer 1

muscular strength and endurance, flexibility, and cardiovascular endurance

Question 2

graded exercise test (GXT):

Answer 2

A treadmill, or cycle-ergometer, test that delivers heart rate, ECG, and other data. Workload is gradually increased until an increase in workload is not followed by an increase in oxygen consumption. This identifies the individual’s maximal oxygen uptake.

Question 3

electrocardiogram (ECG, EKG):

Answer 3

A graph of the electrical activity caused by the stimulation of the heart muscle. The millivolts of electricity are detected by electrodes on the body surface and are recorded by an electrocardiograph.

Question 4

Two different types of GXTs can be administered.

Answer 4

symptom-limited maximal GXT and submaximal GXT.

Question 5

symptom-limited maximal GXT:

Answer 5

An exercise test wherein the exercise intensity will continuously increase. Once the cardiovascular system starts showing signs of reaching its limit, the test ends and analyzing the information gathered begins to determine how hard the heart was working.

Question 6

submaximal GXT:

Answer 6

A graded exercise test performed on a bicycle. This test gives an accurate estimate of an individual’s aerobic fitness level, allowing for comparison between the individual’s cardiovascular fitness to others in their age group.

Question 7

coronary artery disease (CAD):

Answer 7

A narrowing or blockage of the arteries and vessels that provide oxygen and nutrients to the heart. Also called Atherosclerosis.

Question 8

arterial pulse:

Answer 8

The abrupt expansion of an artery resulting from the sudden ejection of blood into the aorta and its transmission throughout the arterial system.

Question 9

blood pressure:

Answer 9

A measurement of the force with which blood presses against the wall of a blood vessel. Blood pressure, as popularly used, is the pressure determined indirectly, existing in the large arteries at the height of the pulse wave. When a blood pressure reading is taken, the systolic over diastolic value is determined.

Question 10

systolic pressure:

Answer 10

Aspect of a blood pressure reading which indicates the maximum arterial pressure occurring during contraction of the left ventricle of the heart.

Question 11

diastolic pressure:

Answer 11

Pressure exerted on the walls of the blood vessels during the refilling of the heart.

Question 12

the ISSA recommends that the intensity level of the exercise be __% to __% of the person’s ImageO2 max.

Answer 12

55% to 85%

Question 13

exercise intensity:

Answer 13

Refers to how much energy is expended when exercising.

Question 14

target heart rate (THR):

Answer 14

A specific age-based pulse rate to be maintained during aerobic exercise to ensure optimal cardiovascular function.

Question 15

ratings of perceived exertion (RPE):

Answer 15

A rating scale ranging from six to 20 that gives an indication of your workout intensity level.

Question 16

metabolic equivalent units (METs):

Answer 16

A unit of measurement that refers to the relative energy demands of an activity in comparison to your energy demands in a resting state.

Question 17

Perceived exertion refers to

Answer 17

the physical strain individuals believe they are experiencing while exercising.

Question 18

one repetition maximum (1RM):

Answer 18

The maximum resistance with which a person can execute one repetition of an exercise movement.

Question 19

active range of motion (ROM):

Answer 19

The range of movement through which an individual can actively (without assistance) move a joint using the adjacent muscles.

Question 20

passive range of motion (ROM):

Answer 20

The range of motion through which a therapist or equipment can move the joint through the range of motion with no effort from the patient.

Question 21

Zipper Stretch:

Answer 21

measures shoulder flexibility. Directions: Take right hand over right shoulder and bring left hand up the back. Measure the distance between the two hands.

Question 22

Sit and Reach:

Answer 22

measures flexibility of the lower back and hamstrings.

Question 23

Push-ups —

Answer 23

measures upper-body strength and endurance.

Question 24

Sit Ups —

Answer 24

measures overall muscular strength and endurance.

Question 25

Several techniques exist for the monitoring of acceptable levels of exercise intensity. The most widely used methods are:

Answer 25

target heart rate (THR), rating of perceived exertion (RPE), and metabolic equivalent units (METS).

Question 26

At rest, your body consumes approximately

Answer 26

3.5 ml of oxygen per kilogram of body weight per minute.

Question 27

There are several simple methods to assess cardiovascular endurance:

Answer 27

12-minute Run-Walk Test, 12-minute Swim Test, 12-minute Cycle Test, and the Kasch Pulse Recovery Step Test

Question 28

There are several simple methods to assess muscular strength:

Answer 28

the Upper-body Bench Press Test, Lower-body Leg Press Test, and an advanced 1 RM Test

Question 29

There are several simple methods to assess flexibility:

Answer 29

the Zipper Stretch and the Sit and Reach Test

Question 30

There are several simple methods to assess muscular endurance:

Answer 30

Push-up Test, Sit-up Test, Squat Test, and the Walk Test

Question 31

Blood pressure is the force exerted by the blood against the walls of the blood vessels

Answer 31

TRUE

Question 32

GXT is an acronym for

Answer 32

graded exercise test

Question 33

According to the ISSA and the ACSM, exercise intensity should be at what percentage of your VO2 max in order to maintain an adequate level of cardiorespiratory fitness?

Answer 33

55% - 85%

Question 34

Using the Karvonen method and an exercise intensity of 55% will determine the heart rate corresponding to what percentage of VO2 max?

Answer 34

55%

Question 35

The resting level of oxygen consumption is referred to as 1.0 MET.

Answer 35

TRUE