CFP Fitness Assessment & Testing 2

Question 1

The standard push-up test primarily assesses which fitness component?

Accepted Answer

Muscular endurance of the upper body

Answer

Cardiovascular endurance

Answer

Core flexibility

Answer

Lower body explosive strength

Question 2

The 1-repetition maximum (1RM) test is used to measure:

Accepted Answer

Maximal muscular strength

Answer

Muscular endurance

Answer

Cardiovascular fitness

Answer

Dynamic flexibility

Question 3

Which submaximal cardiovascular test uses a cycle ergometer and estimates VO2 max from heart rate responses to increasing workloads?

Accepted Answer

YMCA Cycle Ergometer Test

Answer

Beep (multistage) test

Answer

Cooper 12-minute run test

Answer

1.5-mile run test

Question 4

A waist circumference exceeding 40 inches in men is associated with:

Accepted Answer

Increased risk for cardiovascular disease and metabolic syndrome

Answer

Normal body composition for this demographic

Answer

Significant muscular hypertrophy in the abdominal region

Answer

Reduced bone density

Question 5

In a step test for cardiovascular assessment, what metric is measured to estimate fitness?

Accepted Answer

Heart rate recovery after a standardized stepping protocol

Answer

Maximum treadmill speed achieved

Answer

Blood pressure response to step resistance

Answer

Oxygen saturation during stepping

Question 6

Which instrument is used during a fitness assessment to objectively measure grip strength?

Accepted Answer

Hand dynamometer

Answer

Goniometer

Answer

Sphygmomanometer

Answer

Accelerometer

Question 7

The Functional Movement Screen (FMS) is designed primarily to assess:

Accepted Answer

Fundamental movement patterns, mobility, and stability

Answer

Maximal cardiovascular capacity

Answer

Sport-specific skill proficiency

Answer

One-repetition maximum strength