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Fitness Assessment Exam Notes, Exams of Nursing

Notes on fitness assessment for the NASM Chapter 6 exam in 2023. It covers topics such as structural and functional efficiency, posture, PAR-Q, and objective and subjective information. It also includes information on assessments for upper and lower extremity agility, stabilization, and strength. useful for fitness professionals and students studying fitness assessment.

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2023/2024

Available from 10/22/2023

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Download Fitness Assessment Exam Notes and more Exams Nursing in PDF only on Docsity! NASM Chapter 6 - Fitness Assessment EXAM 2023 Integrated Fitness Assessment - correct answer Provides the fitness professional with a three dimensional representation of the client, which enables proper construction of a training program Structural efficienccy - correct answer Alignment of the musculoskeletal system that allows a center of gravity to be maintained over a base of support. PAR-Q - correct answer Questionaire that is designed to help qualify clients for activity levels and identify those who may need medical attention Objective information - correct answer Measurable data that can be utilized to denote improvements in the client, as well as the effectiveness of the program - Physiologic ass., body comp. testing, cardiorespiratory ass., performance assess. Postural equilibrium - correct answer The ability to efficiently maintain balance Diastolic pressure - correct answer Signifies the minimum pressure within the arteries through a full cardiac cycle NASM Chapter 6 - Fitness Assessment EXAM 2023 Posture - correct answer Alignment and function of the kinetic chain at any given moment Subjective information - correct answer Feedback from the client to the fitness professional regarding personal history - Occupation, Lifestyle, Medical & personal info. Functional efficiency - correct answer Ability of the neuromuscular system to monitor and manipulate movement using the least amount of energy, creating the least amount of stress on the kinetic chain Systolic pressure - correct answer Reflects the pressure produced by the heart as it pumps blood to the body Maximum Heart Rate - correct answer 220- persons age Zone 1 - correct answer Max. HR X .65 or Max. HR X .75 - builds aerobic base and aids in recovery Zone 2 - correct answer Max. HR X .80 or Max. HR X .85 - Increases endurance and trains the anaerobic threshold NASM Chapter 6 - Fitness Assessment EXAM 2023 Overhead Squat - Shoulder complex - arms fall forward - correct answer Overactive muscles - latissimus dorsi, teres major, pectoralis major/minor SL Squat - Knee moves inward - correct answer Overactive muscles - Adductor complex, biceps femoris (short head), TFL, vastus lateralis Pushing Assessment - Lumbo-pelvic-hip-complex - low back arches - correct answer Overactive muscles - hip flexors, erector spine Pushing Assessment - Shoulder complex - correct answer Upper trapezius, Sternocleidomastoid, Levator scapulae Pushing Assessment - Head protrudes forward - correct answer Overactive muscles - Upper trapezius, sternocleidomastoid, levator scapulae Checkpoints for Pushing & Pulling Assessments - correct answer Lumbo- pelvic-hip-complex, Shoulder complex & head Pulling Assessment - LPHC - low back arches - correct answer Overactive muscles - hip flexors & erector spine NASM Chapter 6 - Fitness Assessment EXAM 2023 Pulling Assessment - Shoulder complex - shoulder elevation - correct answer Overactive muscles - upper trapezius, sternocleidomastoid, levator scapulae Pulling Assessment - Head - head protrudes forward - correct answer Overactive muscles - upper trapeziius, sternocleidomastoid, levator scapulae Davies Test - correct answer designed to assess upper extremity agility & stabilization Shark Skill Test - correct answer designed to assess lower extremity agility & neuromuscular control Bench Press Test - correct answer designed to estimate the one-rep max. for training intensity purposes. considered an advanced assess. for strength-specific goals Squat with Barbell Test - correct answer designed to estimate the one- rep squat max. for training intensity purposes. considered an advanced assess. for strength-specific goals
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