Health history screening, movement assessment, and fitness testing concepts used before starting a client on a training program.
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- What is the primary purpose of health history screening?
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To identify risk factors, contraindications, and health conditions before starting exercise- Name three key sections of a standard health history questionnaire.
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Medical history, medications, and family history of disease- What does PAR-Q stand for?
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Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire- What is absolute contraindication?
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A condition that makes exercise unsafe and requires medical clearance before training can begin- What is relative contraindication?
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A condition requiring caution and possible exercise modification rather than complete restriction- Name three absolute contraindications to exercise.
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Uncontrolled hypertension, acute myocardial infarction, and uncontrolled arrhythmias- What is the purpose of movement assessment?
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To evaluate posture, flexibility, stability, mobility, and movement quality- What does the Functional Movement Screen (FMS) assess?
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Seven fundamental movement patterns to identify asymmetries and movement compensations- What are the three main components of posture assessment?
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Static posture, dynamic posture, and postural deviations- What is the sit-and-reach test used to measure?
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Flexibility of the hamstrings and lower back- What is the purpose of a 1-repetition maximum (1RM) test?
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To determine the maximum weight a client can lift for one repetition in a specific exercise- When should a 1RM test be performed on a new client?
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After health screening and movement training, not at initial screening- What does VO2 max measure?
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The maximum amount of oxygen the body can utilize during intense exercise per unit of body weight per minute- What is the purpose of the step test?
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To assess cardiovascular fitness by measuring heart rate response to a stepping protocol- What is body composition?
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The proportion of fat mass versus lean mass (muscle, bone, organs) in the body
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