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What term is the field of study of the measurement of living humans for purposes of understanding physical variation in size, weight, and proportion?

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Anthropometry
ex- Body fat assessments, BMI,
and circumference measurements.

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What are examples of cardiorespiratory assessments?

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VO2 max testing, the YMCA 3-minute step test, the Rockport walk test, and the 1.5 mile run test

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Which test is an informal cardiorespiratory assessment used to gauge the intensity of cardiorespiratory activity based on the client’s ability to hold a conversation?

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Talk Test

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What test is it that an incremental test performed on any device (e.g., treadmill, bike) that gradually progresses in intensity level and relies on the interpretation of how a person
talks to determine a specific event at which the body’s metabolism undergoes a significant change?

A key point to this protocol is to remember that it is an aerobic test
that aims to estimate the intensity where the body is using a balance of fuels (i.e., 50%
fat, 50% carbohydrates).

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VT1 Test

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Which talk test measures the intensity where the body can work at its highest
sustainable steady-state intensity for more than a few minutes?

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VT2 Talk Test

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What term is it that a specific situation where a medication, procedure, or exercise should be avoided because it may prove to be harmful to the individual?

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Contradiction

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<18.5 classification

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Underweight

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18.5–24.9 classification

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Healthy Weight

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Body mass index formulas (BMI)

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Metric formula: BMI = weight (kg) ÷ [height (m)]2

Imperial formula: BMI = 703 × weight (lb) ÷ [height (in.)]2

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25.0–29.9 classification

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Overweight

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30.0–34.9 classification

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Obese

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35.0–39.9 classification

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Obese II

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≥40.0 classification

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Obese III

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How to measure waist to hip ratio

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WHR = Waist Measurement ÷ Hip Measurement

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Waist to Hip Ratio Low

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Men- 0.95 or lower
Women- 0.80 or lower

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Waist to Hip Ratio Moderate

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Men- 0.96–1.0
Women- 0.81–0.85

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Waist to Hip Ratio High

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Men- High 1.0 or higher
Women- 0.86 or higher

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Jackson and Pollock Seven-Site Measurement for Men

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Chest, mid-axillary, subscapular, triceps, abdomen, suprailiac, thigh

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Jackson and Pollock Seven-Site Measurement for Women

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Chest, mid-axillary, subscapular, triceps, abdomen, suprailiac, thigh

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Jackson and Pollock Three-Site Measurement for Men

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Chest, abdomen, thigh

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Jackson and Pollock Three-Site Measurement for Women

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Triceps, suprailiac, thigh

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Durnin–Womersley Four Site Measurement for Men and Women

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Ticeps, triceps, subscapular, and suprailiac

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What syndrome is characterized by flat feet, knee valgus, and internally rotated and adducted hips?

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Pes planus distortion syndrome

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What syndrome characterized by an anterior pelvic tilt and excessive lordosis of the lumbar spine?

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Lower Crossed Syndrome

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What syndrome is characterized by a forward head and protracted shoulders?
Upper Crossed Syndrome
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From the anterior view, what do you look for?
Feet turning out or knees caving in
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From the lateral view, what do you look for?
Forward lean of the torso, or arms falling forward
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What do pushing and pulling assessments evaluate?
Function of the upper extremity and concurrent core stability
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When performing pushing or pulling assessments, look for the following movement impairments
Low-back arching, shoulders elevating, or head jutting forward
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These assessments can be used for clients looking to improve athletic performance, and measure maximal strength, power, muscular endurance, and speed, and agility.
Performance Assessments
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What does the push- up test measure?
Measures muscular endurance of the upper extremities during a pushing movement
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What does the vertical jump and long jump assessments measure?
Low body power
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What is the LEFT test is designed to test?
Lateral speed and agility. LEFT is considered an advanced assessment for speed and performance-specific goals.
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What assessment evaluates reaction capabilities, acceleration, and maximal sprinting speed?
40- yard dash
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What assessment test to assess acceleration, deceleration, agility, and control? This test is most appropriate for clients with athletic goals seeking to assess agility and sprinting speed.
The pro shuttle (5-10-5)
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Pes planus distortion syndrome static positions?
Ankle joints—pes planus (collapsed arch) Knee joints—valgus and internally rotated Hip joints—adducted and internally rotated
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Pes planus distortion overactive muscles?
Gastrocnemius and soleus (calves) Adductor complex (inner thighs) Hip flexors (muscles near front of hips)
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Pes planus distortion underactive muscles?
Anterior and posterior tibialis (shin muscles) Gluteus maximus and medius (butt muscles)
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Lower crossed syndrome static positions?
Hip joints—flexed Pelvis—anterior pelvic tilt Lumbar spine—excessive lordosis (extension)
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Lower crossed syndrome overactive muscles?
Hip flexors Lumbar extensors (low-back muscles)
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Lower crossed syndrome underactive muscles?
Gluteus maximus and medius Hamstring complex Abdominals
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Upper crossed syndrome static position?
Thoracic spine—excessive kyphosis (hunchback, flexed posture) Shoulders—protracted (rounded forward) and internally rotated Head and neck—jutted forward
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Upper crossed syndrome overactive muscles?
Pectoralis major and minor (chest muscles) Levator scapula and sternocleidomastoid (neck muscles) Upper trapezius
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Upper crossed syndrome underactive muscles?
Middle and lower trapezius, rhomboids (mid-back muscles) Deep cervical flexors (muscle deep within the neck)
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Feet turn out overactive muscles?
Gastrocnemius/soleus (calves) Hamstrings complex
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Feet turned out underactive muscles?
Anterior and posterior tibialis (shin muscles) Gluteus maximus and medius
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Knees cave in (knee valgus) overactive muscles?
Tensor fascia latae (TFL)(muscle near front of hip) Adductor complex (inner thigh muscles)
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Knees cave in (knee valgus) underactive muscles?
Gluteus maximus and medius Anterior and posterior tibialis
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Low back arches overactive muscles?
Hip flexors (rectus femoris, psoas, TFL) Lumbar extensors (low-back muscles) Latissimus dorsi (large back muscle)
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Low back arches underactive muscles?
Gluteus maximus Hamstrings complex Abdominals
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Excessive forward trunk lean overactive muscles?
Hip flexors Gastrocnemius/soleus Rectus abdominis and external obliques (superficial abdominal muscles)
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Excessive forward trunk lean underactive muscles?
Gluteus maximus Hamstrings complex Lumbar extensors
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Arms fall forward overactive muscles?
Latissimus dorsi Pectoralis major and minor (chest muscles) Teres major (posterior shoulder muscle)
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Arms fall forward underactive muscles?
Middle and lower trapezius (mid-back muscle) Rhomboids (muscles near shoulder blades) Posterior deltoids (back of shoulder muscles) Portions of the rotator cuff (small muscles that stabilize the shoulder)
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Knee caves in (knee valgus) overactive muscles?
Tensor fascia latae (TFL) Adductor complex
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Knee caves in (knee valgus) underactive muscles?
Gluteus maximus and medius Anterior and posterior tibialis
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Scapular elevation overactive muscles?
Levator scapulae (posterior neck muscles) Upper trapezius
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Scapular elevation underactive muscles?
Lower trapezius
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Head juts forward overactive muscles?
Levator scapulae Sternocleidomastoid (anterior neck muscles)
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Head juts forward underactive muscles?
Deep cervical flexors (deep neck stabilizer muscles)
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