Which assessment measures a client’s cardiovascular endurance?

The 1-mile walk test is specifically designed to assess cardiovascular endurance. This assessment entails measuring the time it takes for an individual to walk one mile, which provides valuable data regarding their aerobic fitness level. The underlying principle is that a greater cardiovascular endurance level allows an individual to maintain a higher intensity of exercise for longer periods, leading to a better performance in this test.

During this assessment, factors such as heart rate response and perceived exertion can also be monitored, providing additional insights into cardiovascular fitness. This direct correlation between walking or running endurance and overall cardiovascular health makes the 1-mile walk test a reliable indicator of a client’s aerobic capacity. Other assessments listed, such as the sit and reach test, the vertical jump test, and the bench press test, evaluate different aspects of fitness, such as flexibility, power, and muscular strength, respectively, and are not designed to measure cardiovascular endurance.