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NASM: Chapter 12 - Posture, Movement, and Performance Assessments Part 2

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This deck covers key concepts from NASM Chapter 12, focusing on posture, movement, and performance assessments. It includes definitions, starting positions, movements, and common impairments for various assessments.

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What is the single leg squat assessment?

A movement assessment that assesses dynamic posture, lower-extremity strength, balance, and overall coordination in a single-limb stance.
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What is the single leg squat assessment?
A movement assessment that assesses dynamic posture, lower-extremity strength, balance, and overall coordination in a single-limb stance.

Describe the single leg squat starting position.

  1. The client stands on a flat, stable surface, hands on the hips, and eyes focused forward.

  2. The client lifts one foot approxim...

Describe the single leg squat movement.

  1. The client squats as deep as possible (while maintaining balance) and returns to the starting position. The depth of the single-leg squat w...

Describe the single leg squat anterior view.
The client’s knee should track straight forward and remain directly over the client’s second and third toes. A common movement impairment is knee valg...
Define the pushing assessment.
An assessment that challenges the upper extremities and trunk during a pushing movement to identify movement impairments and potential muscle imbalanc...

Describe the pushing assessment starting position.

  1. The client should stand in a narrow, split stance with the toes pointing forward and handles in each hand.

  2. The fitness profe...

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NASM: Chapter 12 - Posture, Movement, and Performance Assessments Part 2
TermDefinition
What is the single leg squat assessment?
A movement assessment that assesses dynamic posture, lower-extremity strength, balance, and overall coordination in a single-limb stance.

Describe the single leg squat starting position.

  1. The client stands on a flat, stable surface, hands on the hips, and eyes focused forward.

  2. The client lifts one foot approximately 6 in. off the floor. The stance foot, ankle and knee, and the LPHC should be in a neutral position and pointed straight ahead.

Describe the single leg squat movement.

  1. The client squats as deep as possible (while maintaining balance) and returns to the starting position. The depth of the single-leg squat will be client dependent and will likely vary across populations.

  2. The client performs up to five repetitions before switching sides.

Describe the single leg squat anterior view.
The client’s knee should track straight forward and remain directly over the client’s second and third toes. A common movement impairment is knee valgus.
Define the pushing assessment.
An assessment that challenges the upper extremities and trunk during a pushing movement to identify movement impairments and potential muscle imbalances.

Describe the pushing assessment starting position.

  1. The client should stand in a narrow, split stance with the toes pointing forward and handles in each hand.

  2. The fitness professional should choose a resistance that will challenge (but not exhaust) the client while executing 10 repetitions.

Describe the pushing assessment movement.

  1. The fitness professional should instruct the client to push the handles away from their body and return to the starting position.

  2. The client should use a slow repetition tempo.

  3. The client should perform five repetitions in a split stance, switch legs, and then perform five additional repetitions.

Describe the pushing assessment lateral view.
View the LPHC, shoulders, cervical spine, and head from the side. The lumbar and cervical spine should remain neutral while the shoulders stay level. Common movement impairments that may be observed include low-back arches, shoulder elevation, and head jutting forward.
Define the pulling assessment.
An assessment that challenges the upper extremities and trunk during a pulling movement to identify movement impairments and potential muscle imbalances.

Describe the pulling assessment start position.

  1. The client should stand in a narrow, split stance with toes pointing forward and handles in each hand.

  2. The fitness professional should choose a resistance that will challenge (but not exhaust) the client while executing 10 repetitions.

Describe the pulling assessment movement.

  • The client should pull the handle toward their body and return to the starting position.

  • The client should use a slow repetition tempo.

  • The client should perform five repetitions in a split stance, switch legs, then perform five additional repetitions.

Describe the lateral view of the pulling assessment.
View the LPHC, shoulders, cervical spine, and head from the side. The lumbar and cervical spine should remain neutral while the shoulders stay level. Common movement impairments that may be observed include low-back arches, shoulder elevation, and head jutting forward.
Define the pushup test.
A performance assessment that measures muscular endurance of the upper extremities during a pushing movement.
Describe the bench press strength assessment.
A performance assessment designed to estimate the one-repetition maximum of the bench press exercise.
Define the squat strength assessment.
A performance assessment designed to estimate the one-repetition maximum of the squat exercise.
Define the vertical jump assessment.
A performance assessment designed to test maximal jump height and lower extremity power.
Describe the long jump assessment.
A performance assessment designed to test maximal jump distance and lower extremity power.
Define the 40 yard dash assessment.
A performance assessment designed to test reaction capabilities, acceleration, and maximal speed.
Define the LEFT test.
A performance assessment designed to test lateral speed and agility.
Define the pro shuttle assessment.
A performance assessment designed to test lateral acceleration, deceleration, agility, and control.
What is lumbar lordosis?
An excessive curve or arch in the lumbar spine associated with back pain.