Movement Assessments Quiz

What is the purpose of assessments in personal training?

• To assess the client's heart rate and blood pressure

• To provide objective data about the client's previous injury history

• To gather subjective data about the client's goals

• To determine the client's current state of readiness

What is the first step in the movement assessment process?

• Client Intake

• Static Postural Assessment

• Overhead Squat Assessment

• Single-Leg and Split-Leg Assessment

What does the Static Postural Assessment involve?

• Observing the client's heart rate and blood pressure

• Evaluating the client's foot and ankle, knee, LPHC, shoulders and thoracic spine, and head and neck

• Assessing the client's range of motion and stability

• Testing the client's ability to control movement and coordination

What is the purpose of the Overhead Squat Assessment?

• To evaluate the client's ability to perform a squat

• To assess the client's foot and ankle mobility

• To observe the client's knee and pelvic stability

• To measure the client's range of motion and coordination

What modification can be made to the Overhead Squat Assessment if the client demonstrates compensations?

• Elevating the heels

• Placing the hands on the hips

• Both A and B

• Neither A nor B

What is the purpose of the Single-Leg Squat Assessment or Split Squat Assessment?

• To evaluate the client's upper extremity control and stability

• To assess the client's knee and pelvic stability

• To measure the client's range of motion and coordination

• To observe the client's foot and ankle mobility

What are Loaded Assessments used for?

• To observe the client's primary movement patterns

• To measure the client's range of motion and coordination

• To assess the client's foot and ankle mobility

• To evaluate the client's upper extremity control and stability

When should Dynamic Assessments be used?

• For clients with lower extremity issues

• For clients with performance-related goals

• For clients with upper extremity issues

• For clients with higher levels of control, coordination, and stability

What is the recommended number of Dynamic Assessments according to NASM?

• At least two for lower extremity and two for upper extremity

• At least one for lower extremity and one for upper extremity

• At least four for lower extremity and four for upper extremity

• At least three for lower extremity and three for upper extremity

What is the purpose of the Depth Jump Assessment?

• To assess the client's foot and ankle mobility

• To observe the client's knee and pelvic stability

• To evaluate the client's upper extremity control and stability

• To measure the client's lower extremity power and reactive strength