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An aerobic test for deconditioned
individuals or those of low fitness
levels?

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Rockport Walk Test

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Alignment of the body while in

motion?

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Dynamic Posture

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Which muscle would be considered

underactive, leading to the excessive forward trunk lean during the overhead squat assessment?

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Gluteus maximus

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Which muscle would be considered
underactive, leading to the excessive forward trunk lean during the overhead
squat assessment?

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Which muscle would be considered
underactive, leading to the excessive forward trunk lean during the overhead
squat assessment?

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What does BMI (body mass index) assess for?

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Whether a person’s weight is

appropriate for their height

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Which of the following blood pressure readings would classify an individual as having stage 1 hypertension?

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135/80 mm Hg

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For which movement impairment would you see the knees bow outward?

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Knee varus

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Which postural distortion is characterized by anterior pelvic tilt and excessive lordosis (extension) of the lumbar spine?

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Lower crossed syndrome

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Waist circumference acts as an important indicator for diseases such as what?

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Heart disease and diabetes

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What step height is used for the YMCA 3-minute step test?

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12 inches

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Which type of assessment measures
overall strength, stability, muscular
endurance, and agility?

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Performance assessment

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What do you visualize to detect the

movement impairment of knee valgus?

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The knees collapsing inward

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Which muscle would be considered
underactive, leading to arms falling
forward in the overhead squat
assessment?

A

Middle and lower trapezius

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What depth is suggested for the overhead squat assessment?

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Femur parallel to ground

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For which movement impairment would you see the knees bow outward?

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Knee varus

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What artery is used to measure blood pressure?

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Brachial artery

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Which of the following blood pressure readings would classify an individual as having stage 1 hypertension?

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135/80 mm Hg

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Which muscle would be considered
underactive, leading to arms falling
forward in the overhead squat
assessment?

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Middle and lower trapezius

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If Joe takes a 6-second heart rate count on his client and notes 8 beats, what would his client’s heart rate be?

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80 beats per minute

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What do you visualize to detect the

movement impairment shoulder elevation?

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The shoulders moving upward toward the ears

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Which muscles are typically underactive in association with pes plans distortion
syndrome?

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Anterior and posterior tibialis, and

gluteus maximus and medius

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What is Bernadette’s waist-to-hip ratio (WHR) if she is measured with a waist circumference of 28 inches and a hip circumference of 33 inches?

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0.85

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Which muscles are typically underactive in association with lower crossed syndrome?

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Abdominals

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Which muscle would be considered | underactive, leading to the excessive forward trunk lean during the overhead squat assessment?
Gluteus maximus
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The PAR-Q+ and preparticipation process reflects what three health indicators?
An individual's current level of physical activity, the presence of signs and symptoms of disease, and the individual's desired exercise intensity
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What is best defined as the action of | expanding the diameter of a blood vessel near the surface of the skin, which helps remove heat from the body?
Peripheral vasodilation
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Which of the following intensities best represents VT2 during the incremental test protocol?
When the individual responds with "no" when asked, "Can you speak competently?"
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Which term defines the degree to which a test specifically measures what it is intended to measure?
Validity
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Which type of assessment assesses the alignment of the body while in motion?
Dynamic posture assessment
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What is the most valid measurement of aerobic fitness?
VO2max
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What are the three types of muscles in the body?
Skeletal, cardiac, and smooth
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Which type of assessment is typically performed first in the assessment flow?
Static posture
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Which postural distortion is characterized by a forward head and rounded shoulders?
Upper crossed syndrome
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Which muscle would be considered | overactive, leading to arms falling forward during the overhead squat assessment?
Latissimus dorsi
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Which test provides the most personalized assessment of an individual's true metabolic function?
Ventilatory threshold (VT1) test
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The standard Jackson and Pollock 3-Site protocol for women requires skinfold measurements at which of the following sites?
Suprailiac, thigh, and triceps
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In most individuals, to what pressure is the blood pressure cuff inflated when measuring resting blood pressure?
The cuff is inflated to a value of 20 to 30 mm Hg above the point at which the pulse can no longer be felt at the wrist.
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Which muscles are typically overactive in association with lower crossed syndrome?
Hip flexors and lumbar extensors
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What population is the VT2 talk test | appropriate for?
Individuals with performance goals
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Which muscle would be considered | underactive, leading to the excessive forward trunk lean during the overhead squat assessment?
Gluteus maximus
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What is the physiological process by which the body maintains a relatively constant internal body temperature, including events like sweating to cool the body and shivering to warm the body?
Thermoregulation
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What principle is hydrostatic underwater weighing based upon?
Archimedes' principle
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For which population is the 1.5-mile (2.4-km) run test considered most valid?
College-aged athletes
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In which BMI category would you classify Mary if she has a BMI of 17.5?
Underweight
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Which test provides the most personalized assessment of an individual's true metabolic function?
Ventilatory threshold (VT1) test
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Where is the appropriate location to take a waist circumference measurement?
At the narrowest point of the waist, | below the rib cage and just above the top of the hip bones (while standing)
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Which movement assessment is a good assessment of a client's balance during movement?
Single-leg squat
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Which muscle would be considered | underactive, leading to shoulder elevation during the pushing assessment?
Lower trapezius
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In which BMI category would you classify Vincent if he has a BMI of 27?
Overweight
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Which postural distortion is characterized by flat feet, knee valgus, and adducted and internally rotated hips?
Pes plans distortion syndrome
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What depth is suggested for the overhead squat assessment?
Femur parallel to ground
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Which postural distortion is characterized by flat feet, knee valgus, and adducted and internally rotated hips?
Pes plans distortion syndrome
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The TRX Rip Trainer should be most | beneficial to which of the following phases of the OPT model?
Phases 1, 2, and 5
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Which postural distortion is characterized by foreword head lean and rounded shoulders?
Upper Crossed Syndrome
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5 Kinetic Chain Checkpoints?
``` Refers to major joint regions of the body: • Foot and Ankle • Knee • Lumbo-Pelvic-Hip complex • Shoulders • Head and Cervical Spine ```
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What is a desirable BMI for adults | 20 years and older?
Between 18.5 and 24.9
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How to determine BMI?
BMI = 703 x weight (Ibs) / height (in) Or BMI = weight (kg) / height (m)
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What is average Resting Heart Rate | for Males?
Males - HR is 70 beats per minute
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What is average Resting Heart Rate | for women?
Female - HR is 75 beats per minute
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What is Muscle Imbalance?
Alteration of a muscle length | surrounding a joint.
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Which muscles are typically underactive in association with upper crossed syndrome?
Lower trapezius
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Which postural distortion is characterized by anterior pelvic tilt and excessive lordosis (extension) of the lumbar spine?
Lower crossed syndrome
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Into which category would a resting blood pressure score of 128/86 mm Hg fall?
Elevated
65
Which of the following blood pressure readings would classify an individual as having stage 1 hypertension?
135/80 mm Hg
66
Which of the following intensities best represents VT2 during the incremental test protocol?
When the individual responds with "no" when asked, “Can you speak competently?"
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Which muscle would be considered | overactive, leading to shoulder elevation during the pushing assessment?
Upper trapezius
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What is best defined as the action of | expanding the diameter of a blood vessel near the surface of the skin, which helps remove heat from the body?
Peripheral vasodilation
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What is the correct order of fascia, starting with the most superficial?
Epimysium, perimysium, endomysium
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Which of the following intensities best represents VT2 during the incremental test protocol?
When the individual responds with "no" when asked, “Can you speak competently?"
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Which muscles are typically underactive in association with lower crossed syndrome?
Abdominals
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Which muscles are typically underactive in association with pes plans distortion syndrome?
Anterior and posterior tibialis, and | gluteus maximus and medius
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What does BMI (body mass index) assess for?
Whether a person's weight is | appropriate for their height
74
Which of the following blood pressure readings would classify an individual as having stage 1 hypertension?
135/80 mm Hg
75
The standard Jackson and Pollock 3-Site protocol for women requires skinfold measurements at which of the following sites?
Suprailiac, thigh, and triceps
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Why does NASM recommend fitness professionals measure resting heart rate (RHR) at the radial pulse versus the carotid pulse?
The vagus nerve lies adjacent to the carotid artery, and pressure on this nerve can slow a client's heart rate response.

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