Exercise Testing and Assessment Flashcards
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What is the primary safety concern that requires stopping an exercise test immediately?
Answer: Client experiences chest pain or severe dizziness
Chest pain, severe dizziness, or other signs of cardiovascular distress are absolute indications to stop an exercise test to ensure client safety.
In the YMCA bench press endurance test, what standardized weight do male clients lift?
Answer: 80 lbs
The YMCA bench press endurance test uses 80 lbs for men, with repetitions performed to a metronome at 30 reps per minute until the client reaches failure or breaks form.
Which heart rate formula is most commonly used to estimate maximum heart rate in apparently healthy adults?
Answer: 220 minus age
The most widely used formula for estimating maximum heart rate is 220 minus the client's age, though it carries a standard deviation of approximately ±10–12 bpm.
The Borg RPE scale ranges from 6 to 20. What does a rating of 13 generally correspond to?
Answer: Somewhat hard / moderate-vigorous intensity
An RPE of 13 on the Borg scale corresponds to 'somewhat hard,' which aligns roughly with moderate-to-vigorous exercise intensity around 130 bpm.
After calculating body density using the Jackson & Pollock skinfold equation, what is the next step to estimate percent body fat?
Answer: Apply the Siri or Brozek equation to convert density to % fat
After calculating body density from skinfold measurements, the Siri or Brozek equation is applied to convert body density into an estimated percent body fat.
Which assessment tool is used to measure functional mobility and fall risk in older adult clients?
Answer: Timed Up and Go (TUG) test
The Timed Up and Go (TUG) test measures how long it takes an older adult to rise from a chair, walk 3 meters, turn, and return — used to assess mobility and fall risk.
When establishing a client's baseline fitness, in what order should assessments typically be performed according to ACSM guidelines?
Answer: Resting measures → body composition → cardiorespiratory → muscular strength/endurance → flexibility
ACSM recommends performing resting measures first, then body composition, cardiorespiratory fitness, muscular strength/endurance, and finally flexibility to minimize the effect of fatigue on each test.