Ch 4 Principles of fitness assessment

Question 1

The ability to perform, without undue fatigue in the following
Occupational activities
Recreational activities
Daily activities

Answer 1

physical fitness

Question 2

5 aspects of physical fitness

Answer 2

Cardiorespiratory endurance
Musculoskeletal fitness
Body weight and composition
Flexibility
Balance

Question 3

Skill related components of physical fitness

Answer 3

power
reaction time
speed

Question 4

a procedure for assessing ability in a particular endeavor

Answer 4

test

Question 5

a test used to assess ability that is performed in a lab or clinical setting, often using testing-specific equipment that may require significant training

Answer 5

Lab Test

Question 6

a test used to assess ability that is performed away from the lab and does not require extensive training or expensive equipment

Answer 6

field test

Question 7

The process of collecting test data

Answer 7

measurement

Question 8

The process of analyzing test results for the purpose of making decisions

Answer 8

evaluation

Question 9

a test administered one or more times during the training period to assess progress and modify the program as needed to maximize benefit

Answer 9

midtest

Question 10

periodic reevaluation based on midtests administered during the training, usually at regular intervals

Answer 10

formative evaluation

Question 11

a test administered after the training period to determine the success of the training program in achieving the training objectives

Answer 11

posttest

Question 12

Validity

Answer 12

measures what is it supposed to measure

Question 13

Reliability

Answer 13

consistent and stable scores

does not mean the test is valid

Question 14

The lack of consistent performance by the person tested

Answer 14

Intra-subject variability

Question 15

The degree to which different raters agree; also referred to as objectivity or interrater agreement

Answer 15

Inter-rater reliability

Question 16

the lack of consistent scores by a given tester

Answer 16

intra-rater variability

Question 17

Test selection criteria

Answer 17

1. metabolic energy system specificity
2. Biomechanical movement pattern specificity
3. Experience and training status
4. Age and Gender

Question 18

Test selection considerations

Answer 18

Environmental factors (ex, high temp or humidity, temp fluctuations, altitude)

Health and safety considerations (Be aware and observant)

Aerobic endurance testing in the heat

Question 19

Test administration rest times

Answer 19

2 min between attempts not close to max
3 min between attempts close to max
5 min between test batteries

Question 20

Test sequencing
(consider energy systems)

Answer 20

Non fatiguing tests
Agility tests
Maximun power and strength tests
Sprint tests
Local muscular endurance tests
Fatiguing anaerobic capacity tests
Aerobic capacity tests