FUNDAMENTAL CAPACITY SCREEN (FCS) EXAM
QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
The broad jump equation. - Answers :(Broad jump distance/Persons Height) X 100 =
>110
The broad Jump ratio should be greater than this number. - Answers :>110
If the Broad Jump ratio is <110, what is expected? - Answers :An explosive control
Dysfunction
The Broad Jump to hands on hips broad jump ratio is calculated by; - Answers :(Broad
Jump/Hands On Hips Broad Jump) X 100 = Between 115% - 125%
If the ratio is above 125% in when comparing the Hands on Hips Broad Jump to the
Broad Jump. - Answers :The arms are contributing too much to the sequencing of the
broad jump.
If the ratio is below 115% in when comparing the Hands on Hips Broad Jump to the
Broad Jump. - Answers :The arms are not contributing to the Broad Jump.
The Explosive Control Screen Involves; (3 elements) - Answers :1) The Broad Jump
2) Hands on Hips Broad Jump
3) Single Leg Broad Jump
When Performing the Single Leg Broad Jump, Should the participant land on both legs?
- Answers :Yes, This is to ensure the safety of the participant. the test is intended to
measure takeoff explosion, not landing mechanics.
The Warm up for the explosive control screen should include; - Answers :A vertical jump
A foot length forward jump
A 50% jump
A 75 % jump
A failed attempt at the Broad jump test or variances include; (3 elements, 1 additional
for Hands on Hips Broad Jump) - Answers :1) Shuffle feet when landing
2) Participant falls backwards
3) Participant doesn't stay still long enough for the measure.
(For Hands on Hip Broad Jump, the inclusion of taking the hands off the hips before
landing)
What should be assessed before performing the explosive control screen for safety? -
Answers :- Current or Previous issues that may be aggravated.
- Previous lower extremity injuries.
, - Experience with jumping.
- FMS scores of 0 or 1 (Especially on the deep squat)
- Quality of jumps during warm-up or test (Valgus collapse)
The broad jump test is used for this... - Answers :Judging the limited amount of power
needed for maximal adaptability.
The difference of the Hands on Hips Broad jump compared to the Broad jump is about
what percent less? - Answers :20% less
Purpose of the movement control screen. - Answers :Ability to perform on a single limb
with competence.
What two sections of the body are tested during the movement control screen? -
Answers :Upper and Lower body competence and asymmetry.
The ankle clearing test is a prerequisite to what test? - Answers :The lower limb
movement control reach test.
The key landmark during the ankle clearing test is? - Answers :The lateral malleolus.
When performing the ankle clearing test, If the knee cannot move past the lateral
malleolus line, then the test is indicated in the; - Answers :Red
When performing the ankle clearing test, If the knee can move within the lateral
malleolus line, then the test is indicated in the; - Answers :Yellow
When performing the ankle clearing test, If the knee can move past the lateral malleolus
line, then the test is indicated; - Answers :green
How should the patient be positioned during the ankle clearing test? - Answers :- The
feet are placed heel to the toe next to the test kit.
- Both feet touching the test kit.
- The red line on the test kit is line up with the leg that is in front of the front edge of the
medial malleoli.
Describe how the ankle clearing test is performed. - Answers :- The test is performed by
the patient bending both knees as the knee stays tracking over the front ankle.
- During the procedure, evaluate if the knee passes the front edge of the medial
malleolus.
- The heel of the back foot may not be lifted off the floor.
Lower Body Motor control screen tips for testing. (5) - Answers :1. If Pain is present
during test, stop and note where its located.
2. Heel of stance leg must remain in contact with board throughout test.
3. Maintain contact with slide box and do not kick it forward.
QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
The broad jump equation. - Answers :(Broad jump distance/Persons Height) X 100 =
>110
The broad Jump ratio should be greater than this number. - Answers :>110
If the Broad Jump ratio is <110, what is expected? - Answers :An explosive control
Dysfunction
The Broad Jump to hands on hips broad jump ratio is calculated by; - Answers :(Broad
Jump/Hands On Hips Broad Jump) X 100 = Between 115% - 125%
If the ratio is above 125% in when comparing the Hands on Hips Broad Jump to the
Broad Jump. - Answers :The arms are contributing too much to the sequencing of the
broad jump.
If the ratio is below 115% in when comparing the Hands on Hips Broad Jump to the
Broad Jump. - Answers :The arms are not contributing to the Broad Jump.
The Explosive Control Screen Involves; (3 elements) - Answers :1) The Broad Jump
2) Hands on Hips Broad Jump
3) Single Leg Broad Jump
When Performing the Single Leg Broad Jump, Should the participant land on both legs?
- Answers :Yes, This is to ensure the safety of the participant. the test is intended to
measure takeoff explosion, not landing mechanics.
The Warm up for the explosive control screen should include; - Answers :A vertical jump
A foot length forward jump
A 50% jump
A 75 % jump
A failed attempt at the Broad jump test or variances include; (3 elements, 1 additional
for Hands on Hips Broad Jump) - Answers :1) Shuffle feet when landing
2) Participant falls backwards
3) Participant doesn't stay still long enough for the measure.
(For Hands on Hip Broad Jump, the inclusion of taking the hands off the hips before
landing)
What should be assessed before performing the explosive control screen for safety? -
Answers :- Current or Previous issues that may be aggravated.
- Previous lower extremity injuries.
, - Experience with jumping.
- FMS scores of 0 or 1 (Especially on the deep squat)
- Quality of jumps during warm-up or test (Valgus collapse)
The broad jump test is used for this... - Answers :Judging the limited amount of power
needed for maximal adaptability.
The difference of the Hands on Hips Broad jump compared to the Broad jump is about
what percent less? - Answers :20% less
Purpose of the movement control screen. - Answers :Ability to perform on a single limb
with competence.
What two sections of the body are tested during the movement control screen? -
Answers :Upper and Lower body competence and asymmetry.
The ankle clearing test is a prerequisite to what test? - Answers :The lower limb
movement control reach test.
The key landmark during the ankle clearing test is? - Answers :The lateral malleolus.
When performing the ankle clearing test, If the knee cannot move past the lateral
malleolus line, then the test is indicated in the; - Answers :Red
When performing the ankle clearing test, If the knee can move within the lateral
malleolus line, then the test is indicated in the; - Answers :Yellow
When performing the ankle clearing test, If the knee can move past the lateral malleolus
line, then the test is indicated; - Answers :green
How should the patient be positioned during the ankle clearing test? - Answers :- The
feet are placed heel to the toe next to the test kit.
- Both feet touching the test kit.
- The red line on the test kit is line up with the leg that is in front of the front edge of the
medial malleoli.
Describe how the ankle clearing test is performed. - Answers :- The test is performed by
the patient bending both knees as the knee stays tracking over the front ankle.
- During the procedure, evaluate if the knee passes the front edge of the medial
malleolus.
- The heel of the back foot may not be lifted off the floor.
Lower Body Motor control screen tips for testing. (5) - Answers :1. If Pain is present
during test, stop and note where its located.
2. Heel of stance leg must remain in contact with board throughout test.
3. Maintain contact with slide box and do not kick it forward.
