Fitness Assessment & Testing Flashcards
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The standard push-up test primarily assesses which fitness component?
Answer: Muscular endurance of the upper body
The push-up test assesses upper-body muscular endurance by counting the maximum number of repetitions a client can perform without rest.
The 1-repetition maximum (1RM) test is used to measure:
Answer: Maximal muscular strength
The 1RM test determines the maximum load a person can lift for exactly one complete repetition of an exercise, directly measuring maximal strength.
Which submaximal cardiovascular test uses a cycle ergometer and estimates VO2 max from heart rate responses to increasing workloads?
Answer: YMCA Cycle Ergometer Test
The YMCA Cycle Ergometer Test estimates VO2 max by recording heart rate responses to progressively increasing workloads on a stationary bike, without requiring maximal effort.
A waist circumference exceeding 40 inches in men is associated with:
Answer: Increased risk for cardiovascular disease and metabolic syndrome
Waist circumference above 40 inches in men reflects excess visceral adiposity, which is independently associated with cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes, and metabolic syndrome.
In a step test for cardiovascular assessment, what metric is measured to estimate fitness?
Answer: Heart rate recovery after a standardized stepping protocol
Step tests measure how quickly heart rate returns to resting levels after a standardized bench-stepping protocol; faster recovery indicates higher cardiovascular fitness.
Which instrument is used during a fitness assessment to objectively measure grip strength?
Answer: Hand dynamometer
A hand dynamometer records the maximum compressive force exerted during a maximal grip effort, providing an objective measure of grip and overall upper-body strength.
The Functional Movement Screen (FMS) is designed primarily to assess:
Answer: Fundamental movement patterns, mobility, and stability
The FMS evaluates seven fundamental movement patterns to identify limitations, asymmetries, and movement dysfunctions that may predict injury risk.