PTC Exercise Testing and Assessment 2

Question 1

What does VO2 max represent in fitness testing?

Accepted Answer

Maximum oxygen uptake during intense exercise

Answer

VO2 max is the maximum volume of oxygen the body can utilize per minute during maximal exercise and is the gold standard measure of cardiorespiratory fitness.

Question 2

Which skinfold site is included in the standard 3-site protocol for women but replaced by the chest in the standard 3-site protocol for men?

Accepted Answer

Thigh

Answer

The thigh skinfold is included in the Jackson & Pollock 3-site protocol for women (tricep, suprailiac, thigh) but is replaced by the chest site in the men's protocol.

Question 3

During a standard push-up test, the client should lower their body until the elbows reach approximately:

Accepted Answer

90 degrees of flexion

Answer

Standard push-up test protocols require the elbows to reach approximately 90 degrees of flexion on each repetition to ensure consistent range of motion.

Question 4

What is the target heart rate zone typically recommended for moderate-intensity aerobic exercise?

Accepted Answer

64–76% of HRmax

Answer

ACSM guidelines define moderate-intensity aerobic exercise as 64–76% of maximum heart rate, corresponding to a moderate level of exertion.

Question 5

Which assessment is best used to evaluate functional movement patterns and identify movement limitations or asymmetries?

Accepted Answer

Functional Movement Screen (FMS)

Answer

The Functional Movement Screen (FMS) evaluates seven fundamental movement patterns to detect asymmetries and limitations that may predispose a client to injury.

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PTC Exercise Testing and Assessment 2