NASM Assessment 3

Question 1

Which cardiorespiratory assessment estimates VO2 max using a 1-mile walk and heart rate?

Accepted Answer

Rockport walk test

Answer

The Rockport walk test estimates VO2 max from a timed 1-mile walk and ending heart rate.

Question 2

The YMCA 3-minute step test primarily measures what?

Accepted Answer

Cardiorespiratory recovery via heart rate after stepping

Answer

The step test gauges cardiorespiratory fitness by measuring heart rate recovery after 3 minutes of stepping.

Question 3

Which test is used to assess upper-extremity agility and stabilization?

Accepted Answer

Davies test

Answer

The Davies test measures upper-extremity agility and shoulder stabilization.

Question 4

What does the shark skill test evaluate?

Accepted Answer

Lower-extremity agility, neuromuscular control, and balance

Answer

The shark skill test assesses lower-extremity agility, balance, and neuromuscular control via single-leg hopping.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Muscular endurance of the upper body

Answer

The push-up test measures upper-body muscular endurance.

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