NAME:
STUDENT NUMBER : ____________________________
MASS (lbs) : MASS (kg) :
AGE (yrs): GENDER: M F
LAB GROUP: _________________________

Cardiovascular Fitness
This lab will take place following the midterm exam . All students will participate in the Step test and should come prepared to do so. Those participating in the
Bruce protocol will be the only exceptions to this. Read the CSEP-PATH manual to determine the pre lab preparation regarding exercise, food and alcohol intake in the day prior to the test.
Flexibility
We will be comparing direct and indirect measurements of flexibility. We will discuss the appropriate utilization of subjective and objective methods of assessing flexibility and lower back health. Every student will be involved as both a subject and an assessor for this laboratory session. Please let the instructor know if you have ongoing injuries that will prevent you from participating in one or more of the assessments.
Core Stability
We will look at the assessment of endurance in trunk flexion, extension and lateral stability. Every student will participate as a subject and an assessor. We will also look at teaching neutral spine and abdominal bracing as a first step in rehabilitation and training of core stability. We will progress to look at several beginner and advanced endurance exercises, and the incorporation of labile surfaces into the training of dynamic stability.
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I, ____________________, give my consent to Ryan Dill to administer the following procedure as part of a laboratory in BPK 343, Active Health:
Assessment and Programming.
The Bruce Test is a multi-stage aerobic treadmill test. It starts at 1.7 mph and
10% grade and increases the speed and grade every three minutes until the individual is unable or unwilling to continue, or until some abnormal response such as an irregular heart beat occurs. The test usually lasts about 10 minutes.
I will wear a portable heart rate meter. I will also have my electrocardiogram obtained from three electrodes stuck to my skin, one on each of the ribs and one on the sternum or scapula.
I understand that the potential risks of these procedures are:
- possible irritation of the skin of the chest from the elastic heart rate meter strap or the electrodes.
- muscular fatigue in the legs, and possibly some soreness in these muscles for a day or two after exercise.
- rare occurrences of dizziness, chest pain, fainting, or - very rarely - cardiac arrest,
- traumatic injury from falling during running (this risk will be minimized by having "spotters" at the side and back of the treadmill.
I understand that the potential benefits of my participation are:
- learn how the subject/client/patient feels during fitness testing
- help other students practice the procedure for administering fitness test
- obtain results of my own aerobic fitness
I understand that I may withdraw my consent to participate at any time, and that I may stop at any time during the test for any reason. I further understand that if I have any complaint about these procedures that I my address this complaint to the Chair, Department of Biomedical Physiology and Kinesiology.
Signature ____________________ Date _________________
Witness ____________________ Date _________________
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I, ____________________, give my consent to Ryan Dill to administer the following procedure as part of a laboratory in BPK 343, Active Health:
Assessment and Programming.
The anaerobic treadmill test has a warmup, then a single, brief (maximum of one to two minutes) run to exhaustion at 20% grade and either 6 or 8 mph, then a cool-down.
I understand that the potential risks of these procedures are:
- muscular fatigue in the legs, and possibly some soreness in these muscles for a day or two after exercise.
- rare occurrences of dizziness, chest pain, fainting, or - very rarely - cardiac arrest,
- traumatic injury from falling during running (this risk will be minimized by having "spotters" at the side and back of the treadmill.
I understand that the potential benefits of my participation are:
- learn how the subject/client/patient feels during fitness testing
- help other students practice the procedure for administering fitness test
- obtain results of my own anaerobic fitness
I understand that I may withdraw my consent to participate at any time, and that I may stop at any time during the test for any reason. I further understand that if I have any complaint about these procedures that I my address this complaint to the Chair, Department of Biomedical Physiology and Kinesiology.
Signature ____________________ Date _________________
Witness ____________________ Date _________________
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I, ____________________, give my consent to Ryan Dill to administer the following procedure as part of a laboratory in BPK 343, Active Health:
Assessment and Programming.
The mCAFT is a multi-stage sub maximal aerobic test. The first stage of stepping starts at a tempo determined by gender and age and lasts for three minutes. The stepping tempo is then increased slightly for every subsequent three minute stepping stage. Heart Rate is monitored following each stage. The test will continue until I reach a pre-determined ceiling Heart Rate (85% of my age predicted maximum) or stage eight. The test usually lasts about 10 minutes.
I will wear a portable heart rate meter or have my heart rate measured by palpation. I will also have my Blood Pressure measured several times during recovery.
I understand that the potential risks of these procedures are:
- possible irritation of the skin of the chest from the elastic heart rate meter strap
- possible irritation or compression of the arm from blood pressure monitoring
- muscular fatigue in the legs, and possibly some soreness in these muscles for a day or two after exercise.
- rare occurrences of dizziness, chest pain, fainting, or - very rarely - cardiac arrest
- traumatic injury from falling during stepping.
I understand that the potential benefits of my participation are:
- learn how the subject/client/patient feels during fitness testing
- help other students practice the procedure for administering fitness test
- obtain results of my own aerobic fitness
I understand that I may withdraw my consent to participate at any time, and that I may stop at any time during the test for any reason. I further understand that if I have any complaint about these procedures that I my address this complaint to the Chair, Department of Biomedical Physiology and Kinesiology.
Signature ____________________ Date _________________
Witness ____________________ Date _________________
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Subjects Name:__________________________ Age : ______ Gender : _____
HR max (220 – age) : _____bpm 50%: ______bpm 70%: ______bpm
Treadmill Speed for protocol: ___________ mph
HR end of minute 1: _____ bpm 2: _____ bpm 3: _____ bpm 4: _____ bpm
Estimated VO2max: ________ ml/kg/min Health Benefit Rating: ________________
Subjects Name:__________________________
Age (yrs):________ Weight (kg):________
Time (min:sec):______ Time (decimal min):______ Time (sec):______
Using the appropriate equations from this laboratory (page 3), calculate the VO
2
max.
Indicate which equation you used. (1-4 or Foster et. al.).
Equation:______________ VO
2
max (relative):____________ml/kg/min
VO
2
max (relative):____________ml/kg/min Equation:______________
Equation:______________ VO
2
max (relative):____________ml/kg/min
Average VO
2
max: ________ml/kg/min ________L/min
Classify this result. Be sure to indicate which source you used for this classification.
Classification:__________________ Source:______________________
Subjects Name:__________________________ Time (sec):________
Discuss this score in relation to reference scores shown in the lab manual:
______________________________________________________________________
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Subjects Name:__________________________
Age (yrs):________ Wt (Kg): ___________
Starting Stage: _________
Ceiling Heart Rate : ________ beats in 10 sec ________bpm
Heart Rate Monitoring Method (check one) :_____ Palpation _____HR Monitor
Heart Rate (beats in 10 sec)
_____ 1 st Stage
_____ 2 nd Stage
_____ 3 rd Stage
_____ 4 th Stage
_____ 5
_____ 6
_____ 7
_____ 8 th th th th
Stage
Stage
Stage
Stage
O
2
cost of final stage (p 63 CSEP-PATH): __________
Heart Rate Final (bpm): __________
Estimated VO
2 max (ml/kg/min): __________
Health Benefit Rating: __________
Post Exercise
Blood Pressure (mmHg)
2:00 – 2:30 min.
3:30 – 4:00 min.
Heart Rate (bpm)
4:00 – 4:30
Systolic __________
Diastolic __________
Systolic __________
Diastolic __________
__________
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CSEP-PATH – Sit and Reach
Trial one _____(cm) Trial two _____(cm) Max _____(cm) category _________
Trunk Extension* (qualitative measure)
Good_______ Fair_______ Poor_______
Trunk Extension (quantitative measure) ( inches)
Trial #1_______ Trial #2_______ Trial #3_______
Trunk Length (TL)_______ Multiply best trial by 100 & divide by TL_______
Above_______ or Below _______50th percentile
Hip Flexion* (qualitative measure)
Right: Normal_______ Tight_______
Left:
Hip Flexor Length* (qualitative measure)
Right:
Normal_______
Normal_______
Tight_______
Tight_______
Left: Normal_______
Hip Adduction-Abduction
Tight_______
Trial #1_______ Trial #2_______ Trial #3_______
Leighton's norms(10 year old boys) 61.68 degrees +/- 8.01
Are you within one standard deviation of these norms? (Y or N) ________
Shoulder Flexibility* (qualitative measure)
Right: Good_______ Fair_______ Poor_______
Left: Good_______ Fair_______
Score in centimeters (include + or -): Right-Up______
Poor_______
Left-Up ______
CSEP category (page 26) : R ____________ L ____________
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Shoulder Adductor Flexibility* (qualitative measure)
Normal_______ Tight_______
Shoulder and Wrist Elevation Test
Trial #2_______ Trial #1_______ Trial #3_______
Arm Length (AL)_______ Difference between AL and best trial_______
Heyward classification :______________________
CSEP percentile, height to rod measure :______________
Shoulder Rotation Test
Trial #1_______ Trial #2_______ Trial #3_______
Bi-deltoid Width (BW)_______ Difference between BW and best trial_______
Heyward classification:______________________
Ankle extension (Plantar Flexion) Test
Left Tibia Height (TH)_______ Right TH_______ Average (TH)_______
Trial #1_______ Trial #2_______ Trial #3_______ Right:
Left: Trial #1_______ Trial #2_______ Trial #3_______
Difference between TH and average of best trials for right and left foot _______
Heyward classification:______________________
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I, ____________________, give my consent to Ryan Dill to administer the following procedure as part of a laboratory in BPK 343, Active Health:
Assessment and Programming.
The Core Stability lab will involve assessments and exercises for the musculature of the lumbar spine.
I understand that the potential risks of these procedures are:
- muscular fatigue in the core, and possibly some soreness in these muscles for a day or two after exercise.
- the advanced exercises and the use of labile surfaces increases the stress on the lumbar spine. These are not recommended unless performed properly, and are therefore optional
I understand that the potential benefits of my participation are:
- learn how the subject/client/patient feels during fitness testing
- help other students practice the procedure for administering fitness test
- obtain results of my own core endurance
I understand that I may withdraw my consent to participate at any time, and that I may stop at any time during the test for any reason. I further understand that if I have any complaint about these procedures that I my address this complaint to the Chair, Department of Biomedical Physiology and Kinesiology.
Signature ____________________ Date _________________
Witness ____________________ Date _________________
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Assessment of the endurance of core musculature
Lateral side bridge : Left ___________ (sec) Right ____________(sec)
Flexor Endurance Test : ______________ (sec)
______________ (sec) Extensor Test :
Comparison Ratios
Right / Left Side Bridge
Flexion / Extension
____________
____________
R Side Bridge / Extension ____________
L Side Bridge / Extension ____________ healthy (Y or N) ________ healthy (Y or N) ________ healthy (Y or N) ________ healthy (Y or N) ________
Indicate focus for rehabilitation or training based on results and comparison to mean and standard deviations(circle).
Lateral, Flexor, Extensor and General Conditioning
Warming Up and Teaching of bracing and Neutral Spine
Cat Back, Abdominal Bracing, Neutral Spine
Client Progression through exercises
– see class notes and lab manual for details
Proper form is essential before moving to next stage of exercise.
Label stage and number of repetitions with proper form achieved by client:
Remedial (R), Beginner (B), Intermediate (I), Advanced (A)
Mat Exercises (remedial to advanced)
Curl Up _________________ Repetitions Completed ____________
Bird Dog _________________ Repetitions Completed ____________
Side Bridge _________________ Repetitions Completed ____________
Ball Exercises (intermediate to advance)
Supine Table _________________ Repetitions Completed ____________
Body Flexion _________________ Repetitions Completed ____________
Forward Roll _________________ Repetitions Completed ____________
Ab Curl
Push up
_________________ Repetitions Completed ____________
_________________ Repetitions Completed ____________
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(keep your responses brief)
1. Ice Hockey players have very high Wingate test scores compared to many other athletes (see normative data in lab manual). Explain why this makes sense.
2. What are the main differences in what is being measured in the anaerobic treadmill test and the Wingate test? Are they measuring the same thing? If not explain.
3. What are four major assumptions you make when determining VO
2
max from a sub-maximal test like the YMCA bike test?
4. What is the main difference between direct and indirect measures of flexibility?
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