ACSM Personal Trainer

Category - Initial Client Consultation and Assessment

When performing the Rockport test for cardiorespiratory assessment, how long should the client rest after walking the one mile before the pulse is checked?
  1. Three minutes
  2. One minute
  3. 30 seconds
  4. No wait, check pulse immediately
Explanation
Answer: D - When performing the Rockport test for cardiorespiratory assessment, the client’s pulse should be checked immediately after walking the mile. The result is placed in an equation which results in a VO2 score and then indicates a heart rate zone.
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