Defining deficit in ability refers to which scenario?

• A. A strength quality lower than it should be
• B. Endurance being too high
• C. A sprint time exceeding expectations
• D. A body fat increase

Answer: (A)

A deficit in ability means a specific quality is lower than what would be expected for the person given their profile and goals. In this scenario, a strength quality that is lower than it should be fits that idea exactly—the individual isn’t meeting the predicted level of strength. The other descriptions describe results that are higher than or different from expectations (endurance too high, sprint time faster than expected, or a change in body fat) and do not indicate a shortfall in a particular capability. So the scenario that best matches a deficit in ability is the strength measure being below what is expected.