Gym Trainer Client Assessment & Goal Setting 2

Question 1

What is the overhead squat assessment (OHSA) used to identify?

Accepted Answer

Movement compensations and muscle imbalances

Answer

The OHSA reveals compensatory movement patterns that indicate muscle tightness, weakness, or neuromuscular dysfunction.

Question 2

A client's resting heart rate is 58 bpm. This is classified as:

Accepted Answer

Athletic/excellent

Answer

A resting heart rate of 58 bpm falls in the athletic/excellent range, indicating good cardiovascular fitness.

Question 3

Which postural deviation describes an excessive forward curve of the lumbar spine?

Accepted Answer

Hyperlordosis

Answer

Hyperlordosis is an exaggerated lumbar curve (swayback) often associated with tight hip flexors and weak glutes/abs.

Question 4

What is the purpose of gathering a client's exercise history during the initial intake?

Accepted Answer

To determine appropriate starting intensity and identify injury risks

Answer

Exercise history helps the trainer set appropriate baseline intensity, identify past injuries, and determine client experience level.

Question 5

The push-up test is used to assess which component of fitness?

Accepted Answer

Muscular endurance of the upper body

Answer

The standardized push-up test measures upper body muscular endurance by counting maximum reps performed with proper form.

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