Exercise Assessments

Question 1

Indicators for Test Termination

Answer 1

Subject is no longer comfortable
Skin becomes pale
Fails to keep cadence for 20 seconds
Inability to focus
Faintness, dizziness, lightheadedness
Upset stomach/vomiting
Respiratory distress
Chest pain
Side stitch, cramp, pain, fatigue

Question 2

Common CRF assessments

Answer 2

1 mi walk
12 min run
1.5 mile run
3 min step
Yo-Yo Beep

Question 3

1 Mile Walk Test

Answer 3

Novice, older, deconditioned clients
Walk 1 mile as quick as possible
Take HR at finish
VO2max equation

Question 4

12 Min Run Test

Answer 4

Fit clients w/ higher CRF
Run 12 min as quick as possible, walking/jogging acceptable if overall exertion is maximal
Measure total distance

Question 5

1.5 Mile Run Test

Answer 5

Fit clients w/ higher CRF
Total time in 1.5 mile run
VO2max equation

Question 6

3 Min Step Test

Answer 6

Novice/deconditioned clients who can’t perform max effort
16” box
3 min box step ups at metronome pace (M/W different)
15 sec recovery HR, 5-20 sec after completion
VO2 max equation

Question 7

Yo-Yo Beep Test

Answer 7

Athletes adept in changes in direction, max effort
20m shuttle runs to failure, metronome pace, 10 sec recovery
Record number of shuttles completed

Question 8

Trunk Flexor:Extensor Ratio

Answer 8

1:1

Question 9

Hip Flexors:Extensor Ratio

Answer 9

1:1

Question 10

Shoulder Flexors:Extensors Ratio

Answer 10

2:3

Question 11

Knee Flexors:Extensors Ratio

Answer 11

2:3

Question 12

Shoulder Int. Rotators:Ext Rotators Ratio

Answer 12

3:2

Question 13

Elbow Extensors:Flexors Ratio

Answer 13

1:1

Question 14

Plantar Flexor:Dorsi Flexor Ratio

Answer 14

3:1

Question 15

Common muscular strength assessments

Answer 15

Multi rep bench press
3-5RM Squat
10RM Leg Press
Pull up test

Question 16

Multi Rep Bench Test

Answer 16

Requires adequate shoulder function
AMRAP @ 85% (Est 5-7RM)
Stability limitations identified under 8 reps
3% formula

Question 17

3% Formula

Answer 17

[(0.03 x reps performed) + 1] x total weight

Question 18

3-5RM Squat Test

Answer 18

AMRAP @ 90% (Est 4-5RM)
3% formula

Question 19

10RM Leg Press

Answer 19

Novice clients not proficient in heavy lifts
Do not go past 90 degree knee flexion
Build to 10RM
3% formula

Question 20

Pull Up Test

Answer 20

Not appropriate for mediocre strength
AMRAP until failure, strict form

Question 21

Muscular endurance testing should always be above

Answer 21

10 reps

Question 22

Common muscular endurance test errors

Answer 22

Client not proficient in movement
Limited ROM/poor form
Unclear/indiscriminate scoring

Question 23

Common muscular endurance tests

Answer 23

Push Up Test
Modified pull up test (inverted row)
Ab curl up (sit up)

Question 24

Push Up / Pull Up Test

Answer 24

Endurance relative to body weight
AMRAP with strict form

Question 25

Ab Curl Up Test

Answer 25

Dictated by metronome 40 BPM

Question 26

Power

Answer 26

Amount of work performed in given time

Question 27

Anaerobic capacity

Answer 27

Measures rate of power decline; power endurance

Question 28

Common power/anaerobic capacity tests

Answer 28

Non Countermovement Vertical Jump 30 Sec Chair Stand Anaerobic Power Step

Question 29

Non Counter movement Vertical Jump Test

Answer 29

Max effort vertical jump against wall Height measured in chalk 3 attempts w/ 90 sec rest, best jump recorded

Question 30

30 Second Chair Stand Test

Answer 30

Older adults AMRAP sit up/down in 30 seconds Chair allows 90 degree knee flexion, arms crossed over chest

Question 31

Anaerobic Power Step Test

Answer 31

AMRAP box step ups, 60 sec Step height should allow 90 degree knee flexion Total reps recorded, power output formula

Question 32

Flexibility testing is

Answer 32

joint specific

Question 33

Mobility testing examines

Answer 33

Cooperative movement capabilities of multiple joints

Question 34

Apley Back Scratch Test

Answer 34

Client attempts to touch fingers together behind back Assesses rotator cuff, lats, deltoids, triceps, shoulder capsule

Question 35

Modified Thomas Test

Answer 35

Client attempts to extend leg to a position where hamstring touches bench without moving other leg Assesses hip flexors, hip capsule restrictions

Question 36

Trunk Extension Test

Answer 36

Client attempts to fully extend their arms while keeping the iliac crests at the top of their pelvis in contact with the ground Assesses hip flexors, abdominals

Question 37

Trunk Flexion Test

Answer 37

Client attempts to reach as far as possible between their hips while seated on bench Assesses lower back, erector spinae

Question 38

Knee Flexion Test

Answer 38

Client attempts to pull their heel all the way to their glute while laying flat on the floor Assesses quadriceps, hip flexors

Question 39

Active Knee Extension Test

Answer 39

Client attempts to flex their hip as far as possible while keeping knee fully extended Assesses hamstrings

Question 40

Overhead Squat Test

Answer 40

Client attempts to perform full overhead squat while being assessed at each joint, starting at the feet