NCSF Personal Training Unit 4 Lesson 5
CORRECT 100%
disease and lifespan - ANSWER CRF plays a major role in function and correlates strongly to
VO2max (ml/kg/min), or maximal ability to use oxygen to perform work - ANSWER CRF tests identify the
client's
the client falls within the spectrum of CRF - ANSWER Results are compared with norms to see where
the client skin becomes pale or the get dizzy or lightheaded, the client experiences digestive discomfort
or chest pain, the client starts having a hard time breathing, or the client experiences a sudden strain,
cramp or inability to maintain required intensity level for more than 20 secs - ANSWER signs a test must
be stopped immediately
1 mile walk test - ANSWER Good assessment for novice, older or significantly deconditioned clients
Equipment: 1 mile course, stopwatch
Client walks as quickly as possible for 1 mile; the trainer must immediately assess and record their heart
rate at the finish line for use in an equation that estimates VO2max
12 min run test - ANSWER Good assessment for fit clients demonstrating higher CRF
Equipment: measured track, stopwatch
On a measured track the client runs as quickly as possible for 12 min; periods of walking and jogging are
acceptable if the overall exertion is maximal
The trainer must identify the total distance covered in 12 min; knowing the length of the track is critical
for accurate measurement
1.5 mile run test - ANSWER Good assessment for fit clients with higher CRF
Equipment: measured track, stopwatch
, On a measured track the client must run as quickly as possible for 1.5 miles; periods of walking and
jogging are acceptable if the overall exertion is maximal
The moment the client covers 1.5 miles the trainer records the total time for completion which is used in
an equation to estimate VO2max
pull up test - ANSWER Good assessment of upper body pulling strength; if the client cannot perform one
rep, the test is inappropriate for their strength level
The client must perform as many pull-ups as possible until failure with strict form
Each rep starts with the arms fully extended, and the chin must pass the bar without leg assistance or
momentum; hanging between reps is permitted
Total reps are recorded and compared to norms based on sex
Inadequate practice Unclear scoring criteria; indiscriminate scoring Client is not used to the effort
required Trainer allows movement compensations Trainer allows limited range of motion - ANSWER
Estimation errors are common during muscular endurance tests; common contributors include:
push up test - ANSWER Good assessment of upper body pressing endurance relative to body weight
Equipment: towel or foam roller
Client performs as many push-ups as possible until failure with strict form; total reps achieved are
compared to established norms (low scores indicate low strength)
Modified Pull-Up Test - ANSWER Good assessment of upper body pulling endurance relative to body
weight
Equipment: Smith machine or equivalent
Client performs as many reps as possible until failure with strict form; total reps achieved are compared
to established norms
abdominal curl up test - ANSWER Good assessment of trunk endurance for most clients
Equipment: mat, metronome
Client performs as many reps as possible at a pace dictated by a metronome (40 beats per min) with
strict form; total reps achieved are compared to established norms
CORRECT 100%
disease and lifespan - ANSWER CRF plays a major role in function and correlates strongly to
VO2max (ml/kg/min), or maximal ability to use oxygen to perform work - ANSWER CRF tests identify the
client's
the client falls within the spectrum of CRF - ANSWER Results are compared with norms to see where
the client skin becomes pale or the get dizzy or lightheaded, the client experiences digestive discomfort
or chest pain, the client starts having a hard time breathing, or the client experiences a sudden strain,
cramp or inability to maintain required intensity level for more than 20 secs - ANSWER signs a test must
be stopped immediately
1 mile walk test - ANSWER Good assessment for novice, older or significantly deconditioned clients
Equipment: 1 mile course, stopwatch
Client walks as quickly as possible for 1 mile; the trainer must immediately assess and record their heart
rate at the finish line for use in an equation that estimates VO2max
12 min run test - ANSWER Good assessment for fit clients demonstrating higher CRF
Equipment: measured track, stopwatch
On a measured track the client runs as quickly as possible for 12 min; periods of walking and jogging are
acceptable if the overall exertion is maximal
The trainer must identify the total distance covered in 12 min; knowing the length of the track is critical
for accurate measurement
1.5 mile run test - ANSWER Good assessment for fit clients with higher CRF
Equipment: measured track, stopwatch
, On a measured track the client must run as quickly as possible for 1.5 miles; periods of walking and
jogging are acceptable if the overall exertion is maximal
The moment the client covers 1.5 miles the trainer records the total time for completion which is used in
an equation to estimate VO2max
pull up test - ANSWER Good assessment of upper body pulling strength; if the client cannot perform one
rep, the test is inappropriate for their strength level
The client must perform as many pull-ups as possible until failure with strict form
Each rep starts with the arms fully extended, and the chin must pass the bar without leg assistance or
momentum; hanging between reps is permitted
Total reps are recorded and compared to norms based on sex
Inadequate practice Unclear scoring criteria; indiscriminate scoring Client is not used to the effort
required Trainer allows movement compensations Trainer allows limited range of motion - ANSWER
Estimation errors are common during muscular endurance tests; common contributors include:
push up test - ANSWER Good assessment of upper body pressing endurance relative to body weight
Equipment: towel or foam roller
Client performs as many push-ups as possible until failure with strict form; total reps achieved are
compared to established norms (low scores indicate low strength)
Modified Pull-Up Test - ANSWER Good assessment of upper body pulling endurance relative to body
weight
Equipment: Smith machine or equivalent
Client performs as many reps as possible until failure with strict form; total reps achieved are compared
to established norms
abdominal curl up test - ANSWER Good assessment of trunk endurance for most clients
Equipment: mat, metronome
Client performs as many reps as possible at a pace dictated by a metronome (40 beats per min) with
strict form; total reps achieved are compared to established norms
