ACSM Guidelines Chapter 4 Flashcards

Questions and Answers

Purposes of Health Related Physical Fitness Testing include educating participants about their health/fitness status relative to health-related standards and _ and _ matched norms.

age; sex

An ideal health-related physical fitness test should be reliable, _________, relatively inexpensive, and easy to administer.

valid

An ideal health-related physical fitness test should yield results that are indicative of the _________ state of fitness.

current

Pretest Instructions recommend individuals complete a questionnaire such as the _____ (PAR-Q).

Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire Signup and view all the answers

What is the very low waist circumference risk criteria for women?

110 cm Signup and view all the answers

What is the very low waist circumference risk criteria for men?

120 cm Signup and view all the answers

It is assumed that close to _______ of the total fat is located subcutaneously.

1/3 Signup and view all the answers

Skinfold measurements should consider sex, age, and _____ for greatest accuracy.

race Signup and view all the answers

The standardized description of skinfold sites: Abdominal fold; __ cm to the right side of the umbilicus.

2 Signup and view all the answers

Triceps skinfold is measured on the posterior midline of the upper arm, halfway between the __ and processes.

acromion; olecranon Signup and view all the answers

Chest/Pectoral fold is one-half the distance between the anterior ________ line and the nipple (men).

axillary Signup and view all the answers

Medial calf skinfold is measured at the maximum circumference of the calf on the ________ of its medial border.

midline Signup and view all the answers

Subscapular fold is measured at a 45-degree angle; cm below the ___ angle of the scapula.

1-2; inferior Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Educates participants about their health/fitness status in relation to age and sex-matched norms.
Provides data for creating individualized exercise prescriptions addressing various health/fitness components.
Collects baseline and follow-up data to evaluate participant progress in exercise programs.
Motivates participants by establishing achievable health/fitness goals.

Must be reliable, valid, inexpensive, and easy to administer.
Results should reflect current fitness levels and indicate positive changes due to physical activity or exercise interventions.
Data must be directly comparable to normative data.

Pretest Instructions

Participants should complete a questionnaire such as the Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire (PAR-Q) prior to testing.

Test Organization

Ensure organization of all forms and testing documents before the client/patient arrives.
Calibrate all equipment regularly; document calibration in a designated folder.
Equipment should be organized for tests that follow sequentially withoutRepeated stress on the same muscle group.
Maintain room temperature between 68°F and 72°F with humidity adjusted for comfort.

Waist Circumference Risk Criteria

Very Low Risk for Women: 110 cm.
Very Low Risk for Men: 120 cm.

Fat Distribution

Approximately one-third of total body fat is subcutaneous.

Skinfold Measurements

The proportion of subcutaneous to total fat differs based on sex, age, and race.
Regression equations should be used to calculate bodily fat percentage from skinfold measurements for enhanced accuracy.

Standardized Skinfold Sites and Procedures

Abdominal: Vertical fold, 2 cm to the right of the umbilicus.
Triceps: Vertical fold on the posterior midline of the upper arm; midway between the acromion and olecranon processes.
Biceps: Vertical fold on the anterior aspect of the arm, 1 cm above the triceps marking.
Chest/Pectoral: Diagonal fold, halfway between the anterior axillary line and the nipple for men, and one-third from the anterior axillary line to the nipple for women.
Medial Calf: Vertical fold at the maximum circumference of the calf along its medial border.
Midaxillary: Vertical fold on the midaxillary line at the xiphoid process level; can also perform a horizontal fold at the same level.
Subscapular: Diagonal fold at a 45-degree angle, 1-2 cm below the inferior angle of the scapula.

Description

Test your knowledge of the purposes of health-related physical fitness testing with these flashcards based on ACSM Guidelines Chapter 4. This quiz covers essential concepts and applications of fitness testing to enhance individual exercise programs and monitor progress. Perfect for fitness professionals and students alike.