What are general guidelines prior to fitness assessments?
Ensure all necessary documents are available for the test’s administration; Ensure appropriate room temperature; Calibrate all equipment; As best as possible, minimize individual anxiety; Provide a comfortable seat and/or examination table; The exercise professional should be familiar with the emergency response plan.
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| Term | Definition |
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What are general guidelines prior to fitness assessments? | Ensure all necessary documents are available for the test’s administration; Ensure appropriate room temperature; Calibrate all equipment; As best as possible, minimize individual anxiety; Provide a comfortable seat and/or examination table; The exercise professional should be familiar with the emergency response plan. |
What are components of pre-test evaluation? | Pre-test instructions (prior to arrival); Informed Consent; Medical History; Check for relevant contraindications; Order of assessments. |
What are pre-test instructions? | refrain from eating, alcohol, tobacco, or caffeine 3 hrs before; be euhydrated; be well rested; appropriate clothing; maybe bring someone with them to drive them home (may be fatigued); Document any medications taken by the participant. |