Athlete Assessment and Evaluation Flashcards
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Which of the following anthropometric measures is most strongly correlated with cardiovascular disease risk and metabolic syndrome in athletes undergoing health screening?
Answer: Waist circumference
Waist circumference is the most reliable anthropometric predictor of abdominal visceral fat and associated cardiometabolic risk.
A strength and conditioning coach is administering a submaximal aerobic test. Which physiological assumption must hold true for accurate VO2max estimation?
Answer: A linear relationship exists between heart rate and oxygen uptake
Submaximal VO2max estimation assumes a linear relationship between heart rate and oxygen consumption across submaximal workloads.
Which assessment tool uses a 3-point scoring system (0, 1, 2, 3) for each movement pattern and includes a clearance screen for pain?
Answer: Functional Movement Screen (FMS)
The FMS scores seven fundamental movement patterns on a 0–3 scale, where 0 indicates pain during the movement.
An athlete is tested for flexibility using the sit-and-reach test. A major limitation of this test is that it:
Answer: Does not account for upper body proportions affecting reach distance
The sit-and-reach test is confounded by arm and leg length proportions, meaning athletes with longer arms may score better regardless of hamstring flexibility.
Which of the following best describes the reactive strength index (RSI)?
Answer: Jump height divided by ground contact time during a drop jump
RSI is calculated as jump height divided by ground contact time during a drop jump, reflecting the efficiency of the stretch-shortening cycle.
What is the primary purpose of conducting baseline assessments at the start of a training macrocycle?
Answer: To establish reference points for evaluating training progress and adjusting programming
Baseline assessments establish initial performance benchmarks that allow coaches to objectively evaluate adaptations and modify training accordingly.
During isokinetic strength testing of the knee, which hamstring-to-quadriceps ratio is generally considered the minimum acceptable to reduce ACL injury risk?
Answer: 0.60–0.70
A hamstring-to-quadriceps (H:Q) ratio of at least 0.60–0.70 is generally recommended to provide adequate dynamic knee joint protection.