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Purposes of Health Related Physical Fitness Testing include educating participants about their health/fitness status relative to health-related standards and ___ and ___ matched norms.
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.
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.
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).
Pretest Instructions recommend individuals complete a questionnaire such as the ________ __________ __________ _____________ (PAR-Q).
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What is the very low waist circumference risk criteria for women?
What is the very low waist circumference risk criteria for women?
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What is the very low waist circumference risk criteria for men?
What is the very low waist circumference risk criteria for men?
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It is assumed that close to _______ of the total fat is located subcutaneously.
It is assumed that close to _______ of the total fat is located subcutaneously.
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Skinfold measurements should consider sex, age, and _____ for greatest accuracy.
Skinfold measurements should consider sex, age, and _____ for greatest accuracy.
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The standardized description of skinfold sites: Abdominal fold; __ cm to the right side of the umbilicus.
The standardized description of skinfold sites: Abdominal fold; __ cm to the right side of the umbilicus.
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Triceps skinfold is measured on the posterior midline of the upper arm, halfway between the __________ and ________ processes.
Triceps skinfold is measured on the posterior midline of the upper arm, halfway between the __________ and ________ processes.
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Chest/Pectoral fold is one-half the distance between the anterior ________ line and the nipple (men).
Chest/Pectoral fold is one-half the distance between the anterior ________ line and the nipple (men).
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Medial calf skinfold is measured at the maximum circumference of the calf on the ________ of its medial border.
Medial calf skinfold is measured at the maximum circumference of the calf on the ________ of its medial border.
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Subscapular fold is measured at a 45-degree angle; ____cm below the _______ angle of the scapula.
Subscapular fold is measured at a 45-degree angle; ____cm below the _______ angle of the scapula.
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Study Notes
Purposes of Health-Related Physical Fitness Testing
- 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.
Characteristics of an Ideal Health-Related Physical Fitness Test
- 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.
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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.
