ACSM CH. 12: FITNESS ASSESSMENTS UPDATED ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS

ACSM CH. 12: FITNESS ASSESSMENTS UPDATED ACTUAL
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS

Question:
1. objectives (goals)
Answer:
Understand selecting the proper sequence of fitness assessments. Present information on how to perform
basic health-related physical fitness assessments common to the field of personal training. These include
the following: Resting heart rate and blood pressure Body composition: height, weight, body mass index,
circumferences (waist and hip), skinfolds, and bioelectrical impedance Cardiovascular: field tests, step
tests, and submaximal cycle ergometer tests Muscular fitness (muscular strength and muscular endurance):
one repetition maximum (1-RM) chest press, partial curl-up, push-up Flexibility: sit-and-reach tests

Question:
2. Introduction
Answer:
The assessment process can be extremely intimidating to clients, especially to those who are self-conscious
about their appearance and intimidated by the idea of joining a fitness facility. As their Personal Trainer, it
is important that you make your clients feel as comfortable as possible in the assessment process. During
this process, share with your clients what you will be doing and how this will be accomplished. Clients
may feel uncomfortable during certain parts of the assessment, such as during the weight assessment,
measurement of waist circumference, and/or skinfold assessment. For example, if a client is overweight
and a skinfold measurement at the abdomen site would be unsuccessful, do not attempt to take the
abdomen site measurement. If the client is apprehensive about any part of the assessment process, let him
or her know he or she can terminate the assessment at any time. Explain to the client the importance of
accurately recording the measurements. If this explanation does not alleviate the client's anxiety, record
any modifications to the measurement/assessment process for future reference. The success of the Personal
Trainer-client relationship is built on a foundation of respect for the client. Respect can be established by
providing information about the assessment process, listening to and addressing the client's concerns, and
demonstrating competence in the assessment procedures. The Personal Trainer should guide the selection
of the assessments (in consultation with the client) and the sequence of these assessments.

Question:
3. Example test sequence
Answer:
First get PARQ & Health History Questionaire
1. Resting HR
2. Resting BP
3. Body Comp: Ht, Wt, BMI, waist to hip ratio, ski folds
4. CRF assessment
5. Muscular strength & Endurance
6. Flexibility (sit and reach)

Question:
4. CRF

, Answer:
cardiorespiratory fitness

Question:
5. RHR
Answer:
Resting heart rate

Question:
6. To consider when determining sequence & test types
Answer:
-clients needs and wants
-situation or setting
-personal trainers training and experience
*take RHR, BP, and body COMP before cardio and stretch tests

Question:
7. BPM
Answer:
beats per minute *Increases as client becomes more physically fit, and good indicator for CRF

Question:
8. RHR procedures
Answer:
-Some medications may lower RHR (like beta blockers for hypertension).
- refer back to pre-participation screening questionnaire when determining RHR
*teach clients to do on self @ home early AM **full 60s is best ***client seated with back rest 5 min prior
****no stimulants 30 min prior

Question:
9. HR Palpation Sites
Answer:
-Radial
-Brachial
-Carotid: may give false lower RHR 15s+= more inaccurate

Question:
10. Exercise HR procedure
Answer:
-Use 15 second over 30s count (HR can decrease rapidly after exercise is terminated)
-HR monitors that rely on ear lobe/finger tip aren't as accurate as chest strap

Question:
11. BP