The standard Jackson and Pollock 3-Site protocol for women requires skinfold measurements at which of the following sites?
Suprailiac, thigh, and triceps
An individual's current level of physical activity, the presence of signs and symptoms of disease, and the individual's desired exercise intensity
If Joe takes a 6-second heart rate count on his client and notes 8 beats, what would his client’s heart rate be?
80 beats per minute
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.
How many skinfold sites are measured when determining body composition using the Durnin-Womersley protocol?
Four
From the list of assessments provided, which should be conducted first to preserve its validity?
Body composition
What is a body composition assessment technique that estimates body fat percentage by measuring the resistance to the flow of electrical currents introduced into the body?
Bioelectrical impedance analysis (BIA)
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?
0.85
What interventions are suggested for an individual with a resting blood pressure of 134/86 mm Hg?
This value falls in the stage 1 hypertension classification, which recommends lifestyle changes and medical monitoring.
Which of the following statements defines the chest skinfold location for men?
A chest measurement for men would be a diagonal skinfold taken half the distance between the anterior axillary line (armpit) and the nipple.
Which of the following intensities best represents VT2 during the incremental test protocol?
VT2 corresponds with an individual’s inability to speak during exercise. In other words, at this level of intensity, the individual cannot verbally respond to a question or responds “no” to the question, "Can you speak competently?"
Which of the following is the initial assessment that should be completed prior to starting any exercise or training program?
Health risk assessment
In which BMI category would you classify Vincent if he has a BMI of 27?
Overweight
How can systolic blood pressure be defined?
Systolic blood pressure is the pressure in arteries and other blood vessels when the heart is contracting; it is the first (top) number recorded.
Where is it most common to take an individual's circumference measurement to assess health risk?
The most commonly used circumference measure is the waist circumference; as a standalone, it can be used to assess health risk.
Which of the following is not a component that needs to be considered when planning a VT1 test?
Environmental temperature
What would not be a reason to terminate an exercise test?
The individual is tired from the test.
In which BMI category would you classify Mary if she has a BMI of 17.5?
BMI that falls below 18.5 is considered underweight.
How can diastolic blood pressure be defined?
The pressure in arteries and other blood vessels when the heart is at rest or between beats; the second (bottom) number recorded
Which of the following is a recommendation when assessing skinfold measurements?
Proper skinfold assessments require a minimum of two measurements at each site; each measurement must be within 1 to 2 mm to take an average for that site.
What principle is hydrostatic underwater weighing based upon?
Archimedes' principle
What term refers to the ability of a test to produce consistent and repeatable results?
Reliability refers to the ability of tests to produce consistent and repeatable results.
Which test would you select as the most appropriate when attempting to measure the overall fitness level of a fit college-aged athlete who competes on the school’s rugby team?
This assessment is appropriate for population groups that are more fit. It measures a client's aerobic endurance.
Into which category would a resting blood pressure score of 128/86 mm Hg fall?
Elevated
Which skinfold sites are measured if determining body composition via the Durnin-Womersley protocol?
The Durnin-Womersley protocol measures the thickness of skinfolds at four different places (biceps, triceps, subscapular, and suprailiac) on the body to estimate body fat percentage.