Client Assessment and Evaluation Flashcards
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Which skinfold site is measured on the back of the upper arm, midway between the acromion and olecranon processes?
Answer: Triceps
The triceps skinfold is taken vertically on the posterior midline of the upper arm at the midpoint between the acromion and olecranon.
A client's resting blood pressure reads 138/88 mmHg on two separate occasions. How should this be classified according to current guidelines?
Answer: Stage 1 hypertension
Stage 1 hypertension is defined as systolic 130–139 mmHg or diastolic 80–89 mmHg.
When measuring waist circumference, where should the tape be placed?
Answer: At the level of the iliac crest
Waist circumference is measured horizontally at the level of the superior border of the iliac crest.
What does a high-risk PAR-Q response indicate for a personal trainer?
Answer: The client should obtain medical clearance before exercise
A positive PAR-Q response triggers a recommendation for physician clearance before beginning an exercise program.
The Rockport Walk Test is primarily used to estimate which fitness component?
Answer: Cardiorespiratory fitness (VO₂max)
The Rockport 1-Mile Walk Test estimates VO₂max from walk time, heart rate, age, and body weight.
Which measurement best indicates central adiposity and associated metabolic risk?
Answer: Waist-to-hip ratio
Waist-to-hip ratio reflects the distribution of fat around the abdomen relative to the hips and is linked to metabolic disease risk.
During a postural assessment, a trainer notices the client's knees cave inward (valgus) during a squat. Which muscle group is most likely weak?
Answer: Hip abductors and external rotators
Knee valgus during squatting commonly indicates weakness in the hip abductors and external rotators, allowing the femur to adduct and internally rotate.