ACE Functional Fitness Assessments 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Which assessment best evaluates a client's ability to perform a single-leg balance task, reflecting hip stabilizer strength and proprioception?
- Single-leg squat test (Correct answer)
- Overhead squat assessment
- Thomas test
- Hip flexor length test
Correct answer: Single-leg squat test
The single-leg squat test challenges the hip abductors, external rotators, and proprioceptive system under a dynamic loading condition.
Question 2: During the overhead squat assessment, bilateral heel rise most commonly indicates which movement compensation?
- Overactive hip flexors
- Overactive gastrocnemius/soleus complex (Correct answer)
- Underactive tibialis anterior
- Overactive peroneals
Correct answer: Overactive gastrocnemius/soleus complex
Bilateral heel rise during the overhead squat suggests tight calves (gastrocnemius/soleus) limiting ankle dorsiflexion.
Question 3: The Davies test is primarily used to assess which component of upper-extremity function?
- Shoulder external rotation range of motion
- Upper-body muscular endurance
- Upper-body dynamic stabilization and power (Correct answer)
- Glenohumeral joint laxity
Correct answer: Upper-body dynamic stabilization and power
The Davies test measures upper-extremity dynamic stabilization and neuromuscular control by having clients alternate rapid weight shifts between two hands.
Question 4: Which of the following best describes the purpose of the Shark Skill Test?
- Assess lower-extremity agility and dynamic balance (Correct answer)
- Measure lumbar spine flexibility
- Evaluate bilateral hip abductor strength
- Screen for anterior cruciate ligament laxity
Correct answer: Assess lower-extremity agility and dynamic balance
The Shark Skill Test assesses lower-extremity agility, neuromuscular control, and dynamic balance by timing single-leg hops around a grid.
Question 5: When using the push-up test to assess muscular endurance, which anatomical position should the spine maintain throughout the movement?
- Slight lumbar lordosis
- Neutral spine alignment (Correct answer)
- Posterior pelvic tilt
- Anterior pelvic tilt
Correct answer: Neutral spine alignment
The spine should remain in neutral alignment during the push-up test to ensure proper core engagement and prevent compensation patterns.
Question 6: In the ACE IFT Model, static postural assessment is categorized under which phase of training?
- Phase 1 – Functional (Correct answer)
- Phase 2 – Movement Training
- Phase 3 – Load Training
- Phase 4 – Performance Training
Correct answer: Phase 1 – Functional
Static postural assessment occurs in Phase 1 (Functional) to establish baseline alignment and identify compensations before movement training begins.
Question 7: A client demonstrates excessive forward lean of the torso during the overhead squat assessment. Which inhibited muscles are most likely contributing to this pattern?
- Anterior tibialis and gastrocnemius
- Thoracic erector spinae and anterior deltoids (Correct answer)
- Hip flexors and latissimus dorsi
- Gluteus medius and peroneals
Correct answer: Thoracic erector spinae and anterior deltoids
Excessive forward lean typically indicates underactive (inhibited) thoracic erectors and anterior deltoids that fail to maintain an upright trunk position.
ACE Functional Fitness Assessments 2
Which assessment best evaluates a client's ability to perform a single-leg balance task, reflecting hip stabilizer strength and proprioception?