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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
blood pressure readings would classify an individual as having stage 1 hypertension
130-139/<80
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
the initial assessment that should be completed prior to starting any exercise or training program
Health risk assessment
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 bpm
term defines the degree to which a test specifically measures what it is intended to measure?
Validity
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 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 step height is used for the YMCA 3-minute step test?
12 inches
Into which category would a resting blood pressure score of 128/86 mm Hg fall?
Elevated
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
In which BMI category would you classify Vincent if he has a BMI of 27?
Overweight
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
What artery is used to measure blood pressure?
Brachial Artery
What fitness assessment should be completed first to preserve validity?
Body Composition
test uses recovery heart rate rather than exercising heart rate to evaluate cardiorespiratory fitness levels
YMCA 3-minute step test
Where is it most common to take an individual's circumference measurement to assess health risk?
Waist
What step cadence is used during the YMCA 3-minute step test?
96 steps per minute
intensities best represents VT2 during the incremental test protocol
When the individual responds with "no" when asked, “Can you speak competently?”
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.
What is reached when a talk test during exercise reveals a client to be working at ventilatory threshold 2
The level at which the body can work at its highest sustainable steady-state intensity for more than a few minutes
What is the best description of a steady-state heart rate?
Any stage at which the physiological response of heart rate from the cardiovascular system becomes relatively constant in relation to the amount of work being performed
waist-to-hip ratios (WHRs) places a female in the high-risk category for cardiovascular disease
>0.86
Which skinfold sites are measured if determining body composition via the Durnin-Womersley protocol?
Biceps, triceps, subscapular, and suprailiac
defines the chest skinfold location for men
A diagonal fold taken half the distance between the anterior axillary line and the nipple
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?
The 1.5-mile (2.4-km) run test
a criterion for terminating an exercise test or exercise bout that involves exertion
Any indication of chest pain or angina-like symptoms
Which test provides the most personalized assessment of an individual's true metabolic function
Ventilatory threshold (VT1) test
What interventions are suggested for an individual with a resting blood pressure of 134/86 mm Hg?
Some lifestyle changes coupled with some medical monitoring
describes the abdominal skinfold location
A vertical skinfold taken 1 inch lateral to the umbilicus (belly button)