Ch. 6 (BC): Fitness Assessments -
Cardiorespiratory Assessments:
YMCA 3-Minute Step Test Exam with
Verified Detailed Answers
1. For what is the YMCA 3-minute step test designed? -
correct answer ✅This test is designed to estimate an individual's
cardiorespiratory fitness level.
2. On what basis is this test designed to estimate an individual's
cardiorespiratory fitness level? -
correct answer ✅On the basis of a submaximal bout of stair
climbing at a set pace for 3 minutes.
3. Step One: -
correct answer ✅Perform a 3-minute step test by having a client
perform 96 steps per minute on a 12-inch step for a total of 3
minutes. It's important that the client performs the step test with
the correct cadence. A metronome or simply stating out loud, "up,
up, down, down" can help keep the client stepping at the correct
pace.
4. Step Two: -
correct answer ✅Within 5 seconds of completing the exercise the
client's resting heart rate is measured fora period of 60 seconds &
recorded as the recovery pulse.
Cardiorespiratory Assessments:
YMCA 3-Minute Step Test Exam with
Verified Detailed Answers
1. For what is the YMCA 3-minute step test designed? -
correct answer ✅This test is designed to estimate an individual's
cardiorespiratory fitness level.
2. On what basis is this test designed to estimate an individual's
cardiorespiratory fitness level? -
correct answer ✅On the basis of a submaximal bout of stair
climbing at a set pace for 3 minutes.
3. Step One: -
correct answer ✅Perform a 3-minute step test by having a client
perform 96 steps per minute on a 12-inch step for a total of 3
minutes. It's important that the client performs the step test with
the correct cadence. A metronome or simply stating out loud, "up,
up, down, down" can help keep the client stepping at the correct
pace.
4. Step Two: -
correct answer ✅Within 5 seconds of completing the exercise the
client's resting heart rate is measured fora period of 60 seconds &
recorded as the recovery pulse.
