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Physical performance lab paper
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Physical performance lab paper
The physical performance is critical in the determination of the health status of
individuals. Some parameters that are used in this evaluation are; maximum uptake of respiratory
oxygen, vital capacity forced from the lungs and predicted or actual exhalation ratio of air. The
parameters are used in the analysis of the status of individual’s risk of diseases such as coronary
diseases, blood pressure, the strengths the muscles, pulmonary infections, and the whole body
composition (HOEGER & Hoeger, 2012).
Positive aspects
Systolic blood pressure [mmHg]; Positive aspect of the analysis is recognized as the
value obtained of 114 is within the references value of 114-118 that is the ideal or acceptable
reference range. This value puts forward the knowledge that the systolic value stipulates a sense
of well –being and sound health regarding diastolic Bp.
Diastolic blood pressure; the value obtained through the physical examination exercise is
68. This indicates a situation of health satisfaction regarding diastolic blood pressure . This is
evident and supported by the fact that the reference value that indicates the deviation from
average is 65-69. Since our value lies within the acceptable range, this positive aspect is realized
as diastolic pressure is within the range of normal, acceptable levels (Berbari, 2010).
Grip strength maximum; this is a positive aspect in that the value obtained through the
analysis is 29.4. The reference value for this 25.9-31.4 .this value is within the normal ranges of
the maximum grip strength. This indicates a state of normalcy on this aspect of health
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examination and analysis as described and evident by the outcome of the physical examination
exercise (HOEGER & Hoeger, 2012).
Forward flexion; this is a positive aspect of the physical examination practice. The
obtained value is 3.0.the reference value that indicates a state of sound health and fitness lies
within 2.7-4.3 .since our value lies within the said range, a state of forward flexion stability is
achieved hence indicating well-being regarding forward flexion component of health.
Negative aspects
This physical examination aspects are out of the normal ranges. They are aspects that
disclose various aspects of negativity on the physical assessment carried out; the total physical
fitness score was poor in regards to all physical fitness parameters. It lies in the ranges that are
equal or less than 18 points. Physical fitness takes into account all physical factors and the total
earned points are tallied to gauge if in general fitness the person is healthy (Berbari, 2010).
The aerobic function activity was below average it was deviating negatively from
normal. It lies between the range of less or equal to 25.4 mL/Kg/Min. The maximum oxygen
volume was not satisfactory for routine physical examination.it should tally with the
recommended values in consideration of age and the sex of the individual (Lacy, 2011).
The assessment of how well the lungs function was below average it was very poor it
function was not well as expected, the function of the lungs was determined by checking the
actual or predicted function volume capacity ratio. The results obtained from lab assessment was
0.74 which was poor compared to the normal reference value.
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The body weight maximum ratio was poor. This ratio was used to determine grip strength
it earned one point to the total physical fitness score. The ratio was 0.66 was very poor. The
analysis involved critically assessing the maximum right grip maximum muscle strength and the
maximum left grip muscle strengths. Then the grip sum/weight ratio is determined (HOEGER &
Hoeger, 2012).
Things that should be done to improve upon the negative aspects.
To improve on this negative effects, improvements need to be directed on lifestyle factors
such as evading smoking that compromise on lungs functionality and effectiveness in the
gaseous exchange systems. In the assessment carried out, the predicted volume capacity ratio
was 0.74 which showed poor results in comparison with the standard reference value. This
disparity can be corrected by quitting smoking as a precautionary measure in combating this
negative effect.
Maximum right grip muscle and maximum left grip muscle strengths negative aspect can
be acted upon by; performing balanced body exercises that are geared towards the development
of all parts of the muscular body without concentrating on specific parts to evade a scenario of
developing some parts and neglecting others. Another suitable way of solving this is through
proper dietary adherence and selection of foods to allow and facilitates appropriate energy
requirements .proper diet aids in availing essential energy for the energy generating processes
and efficiency (Berbari, 2010).
How does current lifestyle contribute to this results?
Poorly checked diet and improper selection of diet greatly influences to increasing levels
of vulnerability to this negative aspect of the results obtained from the assessment carried out.
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Poor diet choice leads to abnormal growth and development leading to an imbalance in body
systems leading to difficulty in carrying out useful exercises for the balanced development of
physical body compartments (Lacy, 2011).
Continuous exposure to increasing levels of smoke, dust particles and related particles
that cause havoc to the respiratory systems especially the lungs leading to respiratory discomfort
and complications.
Things to change to achieve optimal level of well-being
There are a couple of correction measures that need to be undertaken to achieve a great
deal of well –being and achieve the full status of health satisfaction. You should avoid allergic
agents this will reduce disorders that are associated with the respiratory system. Exposure to
agents like dust, smoke, fur, and hair can significantly interfere with the healthy functioning of
the lungs. Light physical exercise will make the lungs active and function in the right way this
enhances the utilization of maximum oxygen holding capacity (HOEGER & Hoeger, 2012).
One should balance the diet he/she takes; one should ensure that he/she take food that are
free from excess fats, should consider taking fruits. The balance diet checks on the body weight
it ensures that there is the equal distribution across the body. This ensures that the muscles are
well developed.
Regularly physical fitness checkup should be done for one to understand her state of
physical well-being. This helps in providing prior corrective measures. Early detection and of
abnormalities in physical fitness is quite easy and economical to reverse the situation (Berbari,
2010).
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References
Berbari, A. (2010). Cardiorenal syndrome mechanisms, risk, and treatment. Milan: Springer.
HOEGER, W., & Hoeger, S. (2012). Lifetime physical fitness and wellness: A personalized
program. (12th ed.). S.l.: Cengage learning custom p.
Lacy, A. (2011). Measurement and evaluation in physical education and exercise science
(6th ed.). San Francisco, CA: Pearson Benjamin Cummings.
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