NASM Chapter 6 - Fitness Assessment Latest Update Graded A

NASM Chapter 6 - Fitness Assessment Latest Update Graded A Integrated Fitness Assessment Provides the fitness professional with a three dimensional representation of the client, which enables proper construction of a training program Structural efficienccy Alignment of the musculoskeletal system that allows a center of gravity to be maintained over a base of support PAR-Q Questionaire that is designed to help qualify clients for activity levels and identify those who may need medical attention Objective information Measurable data that can be utilized to denote improvements in the client, as well as the effectiveness of the program - Physiologic ass., body comp. testing, cardiorespiratory ass., performance assess. Postural equilibrium The ability to efficiently maintain balance Diastolic pressure Signifies the minimum pressure within the arteries through a full cardiac cycle Posture Alignment and function of the kinetic chain at any given moment Subjective information Feedback from the client to the fitness professional regarding personal history - Occupation, Lifestyle, Medical & personal info. Functional efficiency Ability of the neuromuscular system to monitor and manipulate movement using the least amount of energy, creating the least amount of stress on the kinetic chain Systolic pressure Reflects the pressure produced by the heart as it pumps blood to the body Maximum Heart Rate 220- persons age Zone 1 Max. HR X .65 or Max. HR X .75 - builds aerobic base and aids in recovery Zone 2 Max. HR X .80 or Max. HR X .85 - Increases endurance and trains the anaerobic threshold Zone 3 Max. HR X .86 or Max. HR X .90 - Builds high-end work capacity 4 Skinfold Test Sites Biceps, Triceps, Subscapular & Iliac crest Heart Rate taken by the radial pulse (wrist) or carotid pulse (neck) 15 sec. X 4 will give you heart rate bpm Cient's body fat percentage is measured by: Skin-fold Caliper Measurements 7 Circumference Mesurements Neck, Chest, Waist, Hips, Thighs, Calves, Biceps Body Mass Index (BMI) Mild 25-30, Moderate 30-35, Severe over 35 Cardiorespiratory Assessments Three Minute Step Test & Rockport Walk Test Posture & Movement Assessments Overhead Squat Assess., SL Squat Assess, Pushing Assess, Pulling Assess