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5. Components of Fitness & Fitness Testing Flashcards

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Health definition

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a state of complete physical, mental and social wellbeing, not merely the absence of disease or infirmity

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Fitness definition

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the ability to cope with everyday life / meet the demands of the environment

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What are the 6 health related components?

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-flexibility
-power
-strength
-cardiovascular endurance/aerobic capacity
-muscular endurance
-speed

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What are the 6 skill related components?

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-agility
-coordination
-balance
-reaction time
-speed

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Aerobic capacity/cardiovascular definition

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the ability of the cardiovascular and respiratory systems to deliver oxygen to the working muscles during sustained physical activity

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VO2 max definiton

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the maximum amount of oxygen that can be taken into the body and untilised per minute (ml/kg/min)

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example for cardiovascular endurance

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marathon runner maintaining pace over 26.2 miles

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field test for CV endurance

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multistage fitness test, 12 minute Cooper run

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lab test for CV endurance

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VO2 max test using treadmill or cycle ergometer (gas analysis)

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muscular strength definiton

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the maximum force a muscle can generate against a given resistance in a single maximum contraction

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example of muscular endurance

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during a rugby scrum, players in the forward pack, particularly in the front row (props and hookers) use their muscular strength to push against the opposing team’s pack

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field test for muscular endurance

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1 rep max, hand grip dynamometer

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lab test for muscular strength

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force plates to measure peak force during isometric contraction (IMTP)

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4 types of muscular strength

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-reactive
-static
-dynamic
-isokinetic

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reactive strength definition

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ability to rapidly change between concentric and eccentric contraction

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example of reactive strength

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basketball player rebounding after landing a jump to immediately do another

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reactive strength index formula

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jump height/flight time

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dynamic strength definition

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ability to exert force continuously over time

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example of dynamic strength

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rowing - arms pulling oars through water repeatedly

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static strength definition

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ability to exert force without muscle changing length (isometric contraction)

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example of static strength

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gymnast holding crucifix on rings

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isokinetic strength definition

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ability to exert force at a constant speed through a full range of motion

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example of isokinetic strength

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rehab settings - assessed with machines to see if muscle works maximally at every point of motion

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muscular endurance definition

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ability of a muscle to sustain repeated contractions or maintain a static contraction over time whilst withstanding fatigue

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example of muscular endurance
a rower pulling through each stroke over a 2000m race, using upper and lower body muscles, at a constant high velocity
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field test for muscular endurance
press up/sit up test for 1 minute
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lab test for muscular endurance
30 second wingate test
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flexibility definition
the maximum elasticity of muscles, range of motion at a joint
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static flexibility definition
range of motion around a joint when the body is in a stationary position
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example of static felxibilty
around hips when gymnast holds a split on the floor
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dynamic flexibility definition
range of motion around a joint during movement involving muscles and soft tissues moving through their full range actively
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example of dynamic flexibility
gymnast performing a split leap in the air
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field test for flexibility
sit and reach test
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lab test for flexibility
goniometry to measure specific joint angles
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power definition
ability to exert maximum force in the shortest possible time (an explosive movement)
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power formula
strength x speed
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example of power
hammer throw - athlete must use lower body strength to drive turns, core power to maintain rotational speed and upper body power to release hammer with maximal force and speed
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field test for power
vertical jump, standing broad jump
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lab test for power
force plate analysis during jump, 6 second peak power test, 30 second wingate test
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body composition definition
proportion of fat, muscle, bone and other tissues that make up an individual's body
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field tests for body composition
-skinfold callipers -body mass index (BMI) -waist to hip ratio -bioelectrical impedance analysis (BIA)
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lab tests for body composition
-hydrostatic weighing (underwater) -dual energy x-ray absorptiometry (DEXA)
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skinfold callipers method
measures thickness of subcutaneous fat at specific sites of body
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ads for skinfold callipers
-cost effective -portable -quick -reliable when done right
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disads for skinfold callipers
-requires skill -site specific -may cause discomfort -human error possible
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body mass index method
weight (kg) / height (m2)
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ads for body mass index
-simple and quick -non-invasive -widely used so understood
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disads for body mass index
-doesn't measure body comp. -inaccurate for elite athletes -limited individual accuracy -may overlook health risks
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waist to hip ratio method
waist circumference (cm) / hip circumference (cm)
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ads for waist to hip ratio
-simple and quick -non-invasive -better than BMI for fat distribution -cost effective -applicable to all body types
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disads for waist to hip ratio
-accuracy depends on measurement -doesn't measure body comp. -varies by gender and age
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bioelectrical impedance analysis method
passes low level current through body, resistance of different tissues is used to estimate body comp.
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ads for bioelectrical impedance analysis
-non-invasive -quick and simple -portable equipment -tracks changes over time
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disads for bioelectrical impedance analysis
-accuracy varies -less precise for athletes -expensive -limited insight
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hydrostatic weighing method
-measure body weight on land -measure weight underwater sat on specialised platform -body density = mass (land) / volume (displacement) -body fat % = (495 / body density) - 450
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ads for hydrostatic weighing
-accurate -validated standard -comprehensive
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disads for hydrostatic weighing
-time consuming -needs specialist equipment -uncomfortable -not portable
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dual energy x-ray absorption method
-uses low dose x-rays at 2 energy levels to measure body composition -differentiates between bone, fat and lean tissue
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ads for dual energy x-ray absorption
-high accuracy -detailed analysis -quick & non-invasive -low radiation exposure -medical use
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disads for dual energy x-ray absorption
-expensive -needs specialised facilities -static measurement
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agility definition
ability to change direction quickly and efficiently while maintaining speed, balance and control
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example of agility
tennis player moving side to side at high speed to return play
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field test for agility
illinois agility test, 505 agility test
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lab test for agility
3D motion capture analysis
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what is needed for agility (TRAP-V)
timing, reaction time, anticipation, perception and visual processing
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balance definition
ability to maintain centre of mass over base of support whether stationary or moving
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example of balance
static - handstand in gymnastics dynamic - landing a vault in gymnastics
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field test for balance
standing stork test
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lab test for balance
force plate to analyse centre of pressure
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co-ordination definition
ability to move two or more body parts simultaneously, smoothly and efficiently
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example of co-ordination
a drive in golf requires various body parts of the body to create a fluid motion that results in an accurate strike
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field test for co-ordination
wall toss test
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lab test for co-ordination
hand-eye co-ordination tracking devices
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reaction time definition
time taken from detection of a stimulus to producing a response
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example of reaction time
goalkeeper diving after a free kick has been taken following detection of ball flight
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field test for reaction time
ruler drop test
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lab test for reaction time
batak reaction test, computerised reaction time test
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speed definition
ability to move body parts as quickly as possible over a set distance
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example of speed
100m sprinter from start to finish
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field test for speed
5/20/30m sprint tests
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speed formula
speed=distance/time
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what can fitness testing do in sports?
-identify strengths and weaknesses -design training programmes -monitor progress by retesting -evaluate training effectiveness -compare against others and normative data -set goals -identify talent -assess risk factors -give info for team selection
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lab test definition
assessment of an individual's physical fitness, performance or physiological parameters in a controlled indoor environment, typically with specialised equipment
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field test definition
assessment of physical fitness, performance or skills in a real-world or outdoor setting that closely simulates conditions of a sport or activity under the influence of extraneous variables
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ads for lab testing
-high accuracy -controlled environment -detailed data -injury prevention -repeatability
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disads for lab testing
-time intensive -expensive -artificial conditions -needs specialist equipment -needs trained researcher
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ads for field testing
-practical and accessible -cost effective -sport specific -large group testing -convenient
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disads for field testing
- lower accuracy -limited control -simplistic analysis -influenced by effort -risk of error
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Wingate test method
- 5 min warm up - 30 sec sprint on cycle ergometer (7.5% body weight resistance) -Remove resistance, low intensity cooldown - calculate : peak anaerobic power (W/kg) - first 5 secs; average power (w/kg); fatigue index (%)
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Fatigue index formula
(Peak power / average power) X 100
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VO2 max test method
- fit with mask connected to gas system -warm up - gradually increase intensity by speed / incline / resistance - monitor HR, respiratory rate & O2 consumption - measure 02 inhaled & CO2 exhaled
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What physiological criteria are used to determine the attainment of VO2 max?
- plateau in VO2 despite an increased workload - RER value above 1.10 - HR within 5-10 beats of age calculated max. -Blood lactate level above 8 mmol/L - RPE of 20
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What is the respiratory exchange ratio (RER)
Measurement to determine the mix of food fuel sources the body uses during exercise
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How is RER calculated?
Ratio of volume of CO2 produced to O2 consumed - VCO2 / VO2
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What does each RER value show?
=0.7 → predominantly fats =1.0→ predominantly carbohydrates >1.6→ intense exercise, anaerobic respiration
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Peak anaerobic power definition
Highest power generated during any 3-6 second interval of the test
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Anaerobic capacity definition
Total amount of work over a 30 second effort
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Anaerobic fatigue definition
% Decline (fatigue index) in power compared with max. Power output & min. power output
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Maximal testing examples
Anaerobic→ 30m sprint, wingate test Aerobic → bleep test, 12 minute cooper's run
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Disads of maximal testing
- hard to ensure max. Work -hard to stay motivated - possible dangers of injury
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Ads of maximal testing
-Reliable - objective
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Submaximal testing examples
Aerobic → Harvard step test, PWC170 test
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Disads for submaximal testing
- rely on predicted data -Less accurate -Less objective
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Ads for submaximal testing
- Motivation is not an issue
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Validity definition
Whether a test measures what it says it will measure
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Validity example
Sit & reach test measures flexibility but only hamstrings & lower back
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Reliability definition
Whether a test is accurate & can be repeated
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Reliability example
In a step test everyone does it at the same speed & height to keep same variables
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Factors to take into account when testing:
- tester should be experienced - avoid errors - standardised equipment - avoid bias -sequencing of test -is the performer motivated? - should be repeated - avoid human error

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