NASM Client Health and Fitness Assessments 2

Question 1

During the subjective portion of an assessment, which document gathers a client's medical history, lifestyle, and occupation?

Accepted Answer

Health history questionnaire

Answer

The health history questionnaire collects subjective information such as medical history, lifestyle, and occupation.

Question 2

A client reports sitting at a desk 10 hours per day. This information most directly suggests potential dysfunction in which region?

Accepted Answer

Hip flexors and thoracic spine

Answer

Prolonged sitting commonly shortens the hip flexors and promotes a rounded thoracic spine.

Question 3

What is the primary purpose of the PAR-Q+?

Accepted Answer

Identify individuals who should seek medical clearance before exercise

Answer

The PAR-Q+ screens for readiness and flags clients who may need medical clearance before starting activity.

Question 4

Which occupation-related question is most relevant when designing a corrective exercise strategy?

Accepted Answer

Repetitive movements performed at work

Answer

Repetitive work movements can create muscle imbalances that influence program design.

Question 5

A client's prior injury to the right shoulder would primarily be documented under which questionnaire section?

Accepted Answer

Medical history

Answer

Past injuries and surgeries are recorded in the medical history section.

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