Ch. 11: Health, Wellness, and Fitness Assessments

What is Bernadettes waist-to-hip ratio (WHR) if she is measured with a waist circumference of 28 inches and a hip circumference of 33 inches? A. 1.18 B. 1.04 C. 0.97 D. 0.85

0.85

What step height is used for the YMCA 3-minute step test? A. 16 inches B. 10 inches C. 12 inches D. 14 inches

12 inches

If Joe takes a 6-second heart rate count on his client and notes 8 beats, what would his clients heart rate be? A. 72 beats per minute B. 80 beats per minute C. 66 beats per minute D. 64 beats per minute

80 beats per minute

What step cadence is used during the YMCA 3-minute step test? A. A cadence of 36 steps per minute B. A cadence of 96 steps per minute C. A cadence of 60 steps per minute D. A cadence of 112 steps per minute

A cadence of 96 steps per minute

What best defines a Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire (PAR-Q+)? A. A detailed questionnaire designed to assess an individuals physical readiness to engage in structured exercise B. A screening tool used to evaluate the benefits and the risks associated with starting any type of exercise that is strenuous in nature C. A questionnaire with lists of questions that pertain to health history and habits, such as exercise history, eating behaviors, and general lifestyle D. A screening where the results indicate a need for medical clearance, when one is not, in fact, needed

A detailed questionnaire designed to assess an individuals physical readiness to engage in structured exercise

Which of the following statements defines the chest skinfold location for men? A. A diagonal fold, 1 to 2 centimeters below the inferior angle of the scapula B. A diagonal fold taken immediately superior to and in line with the natural angle of the iliac crest (top portion of the hip bone), aligned with the anterior axillary line C. A diagonal fold taken half the distance between the anterior axillary line and the nipple D. A vertical fold taken on the mid-axillary line at the level of the xiphoid process (which is typically just below the nipple line).

A diagonal fold taken half the distance between the anterior axillary line and the nipple

Which of the following represents a criterion for terminating an exercise test or exercise bout that involves exertion? A. An elevation of systolic blood pressure to 220 mm Hg B. Labored or heavy breathing associated with exertion C. Failure of diastolic blood pressure to rise by more than 15 mm Hg D. Any indication of chest pain or angina-like symptoms

Any indication of chest pain or angina-like symptoms

What is the best description of a steady-state heart rate? A. 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 B. The point at which the body uses an equal mix of carbohydrate and fat as fuel sources C. The point at which glucose provides nearly all the energy for the activity. D. The point at which the bodys energy system converts glycogen to glucose without the use of oxygen

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

What principle is hydrostatic underwater weighing based upon? A. All-or-nothing principle B. Principle of specificity C. Daviss principle D. Archimedes principle

Archimedes principle

Where is the appropriate location to take a waist circumference measurement? A. At the widest portion of the buttocks (while standing with feet together) B. At the narrowest point of the waist, below the rib cage and just above the top of the hip bones (while standing) C. At the largest circumference immediately below the gluteal fold (while standing) D. At the widest point of the waist (while seated)

At the narrowest point of the waist, below the rib cage and just above the top of the hip bones (while standing)

Which skinfold sites are measured if determining body composition via the Durnin-Womersley protocol? A. Triceps, abdomen, mid-axillary, and suprailiac B. Triceps, subscapular, chest, and thigh C. Biceps, triceps, subscapular, and suprailiac D. Biceps, mid-axillary, subscapular, and chest

Biceps, triceps, subscapular, and suprailiac

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? A. Bioelectrical impedance analysis (BIA) B. Skinfold measurements C. Anthropometry D. Body mass index (BMI)

Bioelectrical impedance analysis (BIA)

From the list of assessments provided, which should be conducted first to preserve its validity? A. Cardiorespiratory fitness B. Muscular fitness C. Flexibility D. Body composition

Body composition

What artery is used to measure blood pressure? A. Carotid artery B. Brachial artery C. Femoral artery D. Radial artery

Brachial artery

For which population is the 1.5-mile (2.4-km) run test considered most valid? A. College-aged athletes B. Older adults C. Individuals recovering from an injury D. Deconditioned individuals

College-aged athletes

Into which category would a resting blood pressure score of 128/86 mm Hg fall? A. Elevated B. Normal C. Stage 1 hypertension D. Stage 2 hypertension

Elevated

Which of the following is not a component that needs to be considered when planning a VT1 test? A. Exercise modality B. Duration of each stage C. Talk test D. Environmental temperature

Environmental temperature

When sequencing physiological assessments, which of the following would produce a better result if measured immediately after exercise rather than before exercise? A. Body composition B. Blood pressure C. Resting heart rate D. Flexibility

Flexibility

How many skinfold sites are measured when determining body composition using the Durnin-Womersley protocol? A. Six B. Four C. Seven D. Three

Four

Which of the following is the initial assessment that should be completed prior to starting any exercise or training program? A. Postural assessment B. Cardiorespiratory assessment C. Health risk assessment D. Anthropometric assessment

Health risk assessment

Waist circumference acts as an important indicator for diseases such as what? A. Osteoporosis B. Heart disease and diabetes C. Cancer D. Alzheimers disease

Heart disease and diabetes

What population is the VT2 talk test appropriate for? A. Elderly individuals B. Individuals with performance goals C. Individuals recovering from an injury D. Deconditioned individuals

Individuals with performance goals

How is heart rate collected during the YMCA 3-minute step test to evaluate the cardiorespiratory fitness level of an individual? A. It is measured over a 60-second count immediately following the test. B. It is measured over a 10-second count during the last 30 seconds of the test. C. It is measured over a 30-second count during the last minute of the test. D. It is measured over a 20-second count immediately following the test.

It is measured over a 60-second count immediately following the test.

In which BMI category would you classify Vincent if he has a BMI of 27? A. Healthy weight B. Obese C. Class II obesity D. Overweight

Overweight

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? A. Thermoregulation B. Blood pressure C. Peripheral vasodilation D. Heart rate

Peripheral vasodilation

What term refers to the ability of a test to produce consistent and repeatable results? A. Relevance B. Reliability C. Validity D. Appropriateness

Reliability

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 schools rugby team? A. The 1.5-mile (2.4-km) run test B. YMCA 3-minute step test C. Rockport 1-mile walk test D. The talk test

The 1.5-mile (2.4-km) run test

In most individuals, to what pressure is the blood pressure cuff inflated when measuring resting blood pressure? A. 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. B. The cuff is inflated to a value 70 to 80 mm Hg above the point at which the pulse can no longer be felt at the wrist. C. The cuff is inflated to a value 45 to 55 mm Hg above the point at which the pulse can no longer be felt at the wrist. D. The cuff is inflated to a value 5 to 10 mm Hg above the point at which the pulse can no longer be felt at the wrist.

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 the definition of anthropometry? A. The field of study of the measurement of living humans for purposes of understanding human physical variation in size, weight, and proportion B. The measurement of a persons weight relative to their height, which is used to estimate the risks of obesity C. A body composition assessment technique that estimates body fat percentage by measuring the resistance to the flow of electrical currents introduced into the body D. The assumption that stating the volume of fluid displaced is equivalent to the volume of an object fully immersed in that fluid or to the specific fraction of the volume below the surface.

The field of study of the measurement of living humans for purposes of understanding human physical variation in size, weight, and proportion

What would not be a reason to terminate an exercise test? A. The individual chooses to stop or requests to stop the test being administered. B. Any malfunction or failure of any exercise or testing equipment. C. Visible signs of unusual or excessive fatigue, shortness of breath, or a wheezing type of breath that is not typical of intense exercise. D. The individual is tired from the test.

The individual is tired from the test.

How can diastolic blood pressure be defined? A. The pressure in arteries and other blood vessels when the heart is contracting; the first (top) number recorded B. The measurement of the number of times a heart beats within a specified time period (usually 1 minute) C. The action of expanding the diameter of a blood vessel near the surface of the skin, which helps remove heat from the body. D. The pressure in arteries and other blood vessels when the heart is at rest or between beats; the second (bottom) number recorded

The pressure in arteries and other blood vessels when the heart is at rest or between beats; the second (bottom) number recorded

How can systolic blood pressure be defined? A. The pressure in arteries and other blood vessels when the heart is contracting; the first (top) number recorded B. The pressure in arteries and other blood vessels when the heart is at rest or between beats; the second (bottom) number recorded C. The measurement of the number of times a heart beats within a specified time period (usually 1 minute) D. The action of expanding the diameter of a blood vessel near the surface of the skin, which helps remove heat from the body.

The pressure in arteries and other blood vessels when the heart is contracting; the first (top) number recorded

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? A. Resting metabolic rate (RMR) B. Thermoregulation C. Peripheral vasodilation D. Nonexercise activity thermogenesis (NEAT)

Thermoregulation

What is the most valid measurement of aerobic fitness? A. VO2max B. YMCA 3-minute step test C. Rockport walk test D. 1.5-mile (2.4-km) run test

VO2max

Which term defines the degree to which a test specifically measures what it is intended to measure? A. Appropriateness B. Reliability C. Relevance D. Validity

Validity

Which test provides the most personalized assessment of an individuals true metabolic function? A. YMCA 3-minute step test B. Rockport walk test C. Ventilatory threshold (VT1) test D. 1.5-mile (2.4-km) run test

Ventilatory threshold (VT1) test

Which of the following waist-to-hip ratios (WHRs) places Amy (a female) in the high-risk category for cardiovascular disease? A. WHR of 0.72 B. WHR of 0.88 C. WHR of 0.78 D. WHR of 0.83

WHR of 0.88

Where is it most common to take an individuals circumference measurement to assess health risk? A. Waist B. Hips C. Thigh D. Arm

Waist

What does BMI (body mass index) assess for? A. Body fat and lean mass composition B. Overall level of physical fitness C. Whether a persons weight is appropriate for their height D. An accurate measure of obesity status for all individuals

Whether a persons weight is appropriate for their height

Which of the following tests uses recovery heart rate rather than exercising heart rate to evaluate cardiorespiratory fitness levels? A. Rockport 1-mile walk test B. YMCA 3-minute step test C. Ventilatory threshold 1 (VT1) test D. 1.5-mile (2.4-km) run test

YMCA 3-minute step test