Assessment of Fitness (Chapter 11) Flashcards
Pre-fitness assessment considerations
- is it culturally acceptable?
- has consideration been given for mixed gender groups
- are norm or criterion results being used?
- how will poor results impact on an individual?
- confidentiality
Pre-fitness assessment factors
- safety
- availability of equipment
- financial costs
- planning and scheduling
Purpose of fitness assessment
- determining fitness component strength and weaknesses
- establishing a baseline
- mental toughness
- motivation
- determining team positions
- predict potential
- assess cardiovascular risk
- selection criteria
Health screening
determine readiness for fitness testing or exercise program
Informed consent
process designed to minimise risk to both performer and test administrator
Protocols
rules or procedures associated with fitness-testing
Validity
is the test measuring what it claims?
Reliability
will the test produce consistent results?
Maximal testing
is performed as close as possible to exhaustion
Sub-maximal testing
not performed to exhaustion
Direct testing
directly measures the function of a fitness compnent
Direct testing
directly measures the function of a fitness component
Indirect testing
predictive measures and equations linked to norms to estimate fitness levels
Specificity
keeping the test as specific as possible to the requirements established in a game or activity
Result comparison
normative or criterion-based tests
