Administration, Scoring, and Interpretation of Selected Tests Flashcards
What type of test measures maximum low-speed muscular strength?
1RM tests of non-power movements (1RM bench press, squat, etc)
What % of the 1RM should the first warm-up attempt be performed at in 1RM testing?
50% of the athlete’s 1RM
How many attempts should be used to reach the athlete’s 1RM?
3-5 attempts
What tests are used to assess maximum high-speed muscular strength/power?
1RM clean, snatch, push jerk; vertical jump; cycle ergometer power test (30 second sprint)
What energy system powers maximum low-speed and high-speed muscular strength tests?
Phosphagen system
Anaerobic capacity tests last ____ in duration and are powered by which two energy systems?
last 30-90 seconds; powered by the phosphagen and anaerobic glycolytic systems
What are some examples of local muscular endurance tests?
repeated contractions against a submaximal resistance; max number of reps performing chin-ups, push-ups, dips, etc.
What tests are used to measure aerobic capacity?
Typically 1.5 mile run, maximal aerobic speed test (MAS), Yo-Yo intermittent recovery test
What tests are used to measure agility?
T-test, 505 agility, and pro agility test
A 10 yard dashes measures ___while a 40 yard dash measures ___
acceleration; maximum speed that can be achieved
Tests of speed are not usually conducted over distances greater than ____m
100 m
True or False: Ballistic stretching should be used during flexibility tests
False
Methods of measuring flexibility
Box sit & reach test; manual and electric goniometers (measures joint angle)
The ability to maintain static and dynamic equilibrium or the ability to maintain the body’s center of gravity over its base of support.
Balance
A measure of the ability to return to a desired position following a disturbance to the system
Stability
Tests that measure balance & stability
The balance error scoring system (BESS) and the star excursion balance test
The optimal method for measuring height is with a _____
stadiometer
The optimal method for measuring body weight is with a ____
balance scale
How many spotters should be present for the 1RM back squat test?
Two
A variety of plate sizes should be available to allow for ____lb increases in weight during a 1RM test
5 lb increases
During a 1 RM bench pull, the barbell must touch _____ at the end of the concentric phase
Must touch the underside of the bench
True or False: The feet must remain off the ground during the 1RM bench pull test?
True
What type of grip should be used in the 1RM bench pull?
Closed pronated grip; hands wider than shoulder-width
How many spotters are used in the 1RM bench press test?
One
How many warm-up Sets are generally performed before the first 1RM attempt?
~3 (1 light set of 5-10 reps; 2 moderately heavy sets of 2-5 reps)
How many spotters are used in 1RM power exercises such as the power clean or snatch?
No spotters are used in power exercises
When measuring the standing long jump, the distance from the starting point to the _____ is measured
Athlete’s rear-most heel
During a vertical jump test using either the chalk/Wall method or a commercial Vertec device, distance between _____ and _____is measured as the distance covered during the jump
Height of the chalk mark (or vane) tapped by athlete’s dominant hand in the standing position and the height of the chalk mark (or vane) tapped by the athlete during the highest point in the jump
During the standing long jump and vertical jump, how many trials are performed?
3 (the best jump is recorded)
What are the key differences between the vertical jump test and the static vertical jump test?
The static vertical jump test is performed on a contact mat system or force plate and removes the counter movement from the jump (no swinging the arms down & back); hands stay on hips
What does the reactive strength index test measure?
Vertical jump height/contact time (on mat or force plate)