6.2 STUDY DESIGN Flashcards
The importance of the PAR-Q
Makes sure an individual wont endanger themselves by completing strenuous at danger
If a person answers yes to any question they should consult a doctor before undertaking any strenuous physical exercise
Main factors of fitness testing
Specificity, Accuracy, Reliability and Validity
Accuracy
Make sure equipment used to measure fitness components are accurate and working properly.
Validity
Make sure the test used actually measures what it claims to measure (multistage fitness not for swimmers)
Specificity
Fitness tests need to be sport specific (flexibility for gymnastics)
Reliability
The ability to produce the same results each time for the same performance.
Tests can be unreliable when there’s a learning effect
Field test of human performance
A test that is conducted in the natural habitat of the sport
Labatroy test of human performance
Conducted in a controlled environment
Sub-Maximal test of human performance
A test not requirng performers to reach maximum effort levels
Maximal test of human performance
A test where performers releases short term exhaustion to attempt to reach maximal effort levels.
Positives and negatives of field testing
Positives- Easy to set up, cheap and effective
Negatives- Lacks accuracy compared to laboratory and external variables hard to control
Positives and negatives of Laboratory testing
Positives- Easy to control external variables meaning replication is easier
Negatives- Expensive equipment required, not sport specific and not everyone has access to them
Sub-Maximal testing positives and negatives
Positives- Lower chance of injury and can be used to predict VO2 MAX
Negatives- Less accurate than maximal testing and hard to set intensity correctly
Maximal negatives and positives
Positives- Accurate measure of fitness and results allowing training targets to be set
Negatives- Chance of injury and cant be repeated in a short time frame
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