NAFC 02. Fitness Assessment: Section 2: Fitness Assessments
QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS RATED A+
What are the major signs & symptoms suggestive of cardiovascular, pulmonary or metabolic
disease? - High BP; chest pain; heavy breathing; headache; nausea; fatigue; swelling (eg ankles);
heart murmur; palpitations
What is quality assurance? - Following standard protocols to ensure that a product or service will
satisfy requirements with confidence
What are the goals of quality assurance? - 1. To promote continuous improvements in testing
standards
Why is quality assurance important? - 1. Gives confidence and consistency
2. Ensures professionalism within the industry
3. Ensures equipment is accurate and safe
4. Provides platform for standardised data collection & reporting
Define 'Technical Error of Measurement' (TEM) - The acceptable range of error when testing, as
a result of equipment, technician & biological variability
What is TEM useful for? - To identify possible equipment errors (eg calibrations) or technician
& client biological variables.
What are the pre-test checks required for a client? - - Familiarisation
- signed consent form - ethical requirement
- PARQ - medical questionnaire
- Adequate diet & hydration
- Suitable clothing
- Procedures have been fully explained
What are the pre-test checks for a laboratory? - - Risk assessment completed
- Suitable environment; temperature, ventilation etc
- Trained staff
- Equipment calibrated
- First aid kit on site
What is VO2max? - The volume of O2 consumed per minute; the maximal oxygen consumption,
or the amount of oxygen transported to the muscles & the efficiency of the muscles to use it
What is the equation for VO2max? - VO2max = CO (cardiac output) x O2 difference
What does VO2max measure? - How aerobically fit an athlete is
QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS RATED A+
What are the major signs & symptoms suggestive of cardiovascular, pulmonary or metabolic
disease? - High BP; chest pain; heavy breathing; headache; nausea; fatigue; swelling (eg ankles);
heart murmur; palpitations
What is quality assurance? - Following standard protocols to ensure that a product or service will
satisfy requirements with confidence
What are the goals of quality assurance? - 1. To promote continuous improvements in testing
standards
Why is quality assurance important? - 1. Gives confidence and consistency
2. Ensures professionalism within the industry
3. Ensures equipment is accurate and safe
4. Provides platform for standardised data collection & reporting
Define 'Technical Error of Measurement' (TEM) - The acceptable range of error when testing, as
a result of equipment, technician & biological variability
What is TEM useful for? - To identify possible equipment errors (eg calibrations) or technician
& client biological variables.
What are the pre-test checks required for a client? - - Familiarisation
- signed consent form - ethical requirement
- PARQ - medical questionnaire
- Adequate diet & hydration
- Suitable clothing
- Procedures have been fully explained
What are the pre-test checks for a laboratory? - - Risk assessment completed
- Suitable environment; temperature, ventilation etc
- Trained staff
- Equipment calibrated
- First aid kit on site
What is VO2max? - The volume of O2 consumed per minute; the maximal oxygen consumption,
or the amount of oxygen transported to the muscles & the efficiency of the muscles to use it
What is the equation for VO2max? - VO2max = CO (cardiac output) x O2 difference
What does VO2max measure? - How aerobically fit an athlete is
