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Client Assessment and Fitness Testing Flashcards

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  1. What does PAR-Q stand for?

    Answer: Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire

    PAR-Q stands for Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire, a pre-exercise health screening tool.

  2. Which fitness test measures cardiovascular endurance by estimating VO2 max?

    Answer: Rockport Walking Test

    The Rockport Walking Test estimates VO2 max by measuring heart rate at the end of a 1-mile walk.

  3. What does resting heart rate indicate about a client's cardiovascular fitness?

    Answer: A lower resting heart rate generally indicates better cardiovascular fitness

    A lower resting heart rate typically reflects a more efficient heart that pumps more blood per beat, indicating good cardiovascular fitness.

  4. What is the sit-and-reach test used to assess?

    Answer: Hamstring and lower back flexibility

    The sit-and-reach test measures the flexibility of the hamstrings and lower back musculature.

  5. What is body composition?

    Answer: The ratio of fat mass to lean mass in the body

    Body composition refers to the proportion of fat mass versus lean mass (muscle, bone, water, organs) in the body.

  6. Which method of body composition assessment uses electrical current to estimate fat mass?

    Answer: Bioelectrical impedance analysis (BIA)

    Bioelectrical impedance analysis (BIA) sends a low-level electrical current through the body to estimate fat and lean mass.

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