CH12 - CH16: Test Selection and Exercises

Question 1

field test

Answer 1

done away from a lab and doesn’t require extensive equipement

Question 2

pretest

Answer 2

test administered before beginning of training to determine athletes initial basic ability levels

Question 3

midtest

Answer 3

test administered one or more times during training period

Question 4

posttest

Answer 4

test administered at the end of the training period to formalize success

Question 5

degree to which a test measures what its supposed to measure

Answer 5

validity

Question 6

extent to which a test actually measures what it was designed to measure

Answer 6

construct validity

Question 7

appearance to the athlete and other casual observers that the test measures what it is purported to measure

Answer 7

face validity

Question 8

assessment by experts that the testing covers all relevant subtopics or component abilities in appropriate proportions

Answer 8

content validity

Question 9

extent to which test scores are associated with some other measure of the same ability

Answer 9

criterion reference validity

Question 10

what are the three types of criterion reference validity?

Answer 10

concurrent, convergent, predictive, discriminant

Question 11

extent to which test scores are associated with those of other accepted test

Answer 11

concurrent validity

Question 12

high positive correlation between results of the test being assess and those of a “gold standard” (recognized measure of a construct)

Answer 12

convergent validity

Question 13

extent to which the test score corresponds with future behavior of performance

Answer 13

predictive validity

Question 14

ability of a test to distinguish between two different constructs

Answer 14

discriminant validity

Question 15

measure of the degree of consistency or repeatability of a test

Answer 15

reliability

Question 16

lack of consistent performance by person being testedq

Answer 16

intrasubject variability

Question 17

degree to which different raters (observers) agree in their test results over time or on repeated occasions

Answer 17

interrater variability (objectivity)

Question 18

lack of consistent score by a given tester

Answer 18

intrarater variability

Question 19

how much time should occur between tests in a test battery?

Answer 19

at least 5 minutes

Question 20

what is the optimal testing sequence

Answer 20

Non fatiguing
Agility
Max power/strength
Sprint
Local muscular endurance
Anaerobic capacity tests
Aerobic capacity test

Question 21

maximal strength tests reflect what type of muscular strength

Answer 21

low-speed

Question 22

tests that are very short duration but performed at maximum movement speed test what?

Answer 22

anaerobic power

Question 23

power output reflects what two elements of a movement?

Answer 23

force and velocity

Question 24

maximum rate of energy production by the combined phosphagen and glycolytic energy system for moderate duration activities

Answer 24

anaerobic capacity

Question 25

ability of specific muscles or muscle groups to perform repeated contractions against a submaximal resistance

Answer 25

local muscular endurance

Question 26

maximum rate an athlete can produce energy through oxidation of energy sources

Answer 26

aerobic power

Question 27

what are example of tests for aerobic power?

Answer 27

yo-yo intermittent recovery test, and maximal aerobic speed test

Question 28

ability to start stop and change direction of the entire body

Answer 28

agility

Question 29

movement distance per unit time

Answer 29

speed

Question 30

range of motion about a body joint

Answer 30

flexiblity

Question 31

ability to maintain a static and dynamic equilibrium or to maintain body's center of gravity over its base of support

Answer 31

balance

Question 32

ability to return to a desired position following a disturbance to the system

Answer 32

stability

Question 33

relative proportions by weight of fat and lean tissue

Answer 33

body composition

Question 34

antrhopometry

Answer 34

measurement of height, weight, and body girths

Question 35

difference score

Answer 35

difference between athletes score at the beginning and end of a training period

Question 36

summarizing a large group of data

Answer 36

descriptive statistics

Question 37

degree of dispersion between scores

Answer 37

variability

Question 38

common measures of variability?

Answer 38

standard deviation and range

Question 39

drawing conclusions about a population from information collected from a population sample

Answer 39

inferential statistics

Question 40

interpretation of the clinical significance of fitness testing

Answer 40

magnitude statistics

Question 41

statistic that can be useful for calculating group performance

Answer 41

effect size

Question 42

what is the formula for effect size?

Answer 42

(posttest mean - pretest mean) / SD pretest

Question 43

what is the most important aspect of a successful warmup?

Answer 43

specificity

Question 44

what are the basic components of a warm up

Answer 44

general (aerobic) dynamic stretching specific

Question 45

what is the RAMP protocol

Answer 45

raise, activate, mobility and potentiate

Question 46

degree of movement around a joint

Answer 46

range of motion

Question 47

range of possible movement around a joint during passive stretching

Answer 47

static flexibility

Question 48

available ROM during active movements

Answer 48

dynamic flexibility

Question 49

elasticity

Answer 49

ability to return to original resting length after passive stretching

Question 50

plasticity

Answer 50

the tendency to assume a new greater length after a passive stretch

Question 51

what are factors that promote flexibility

Answer 51

stretch tolerance, neural control, resistance training, activity level

Question 52

what are factors that can hinder flexibility

Answer 52

muscle bulk

Question 53

what are the two proprioceptors to consider during stretching

Answer 53

muscle spindles and golgi tendon organs

Question 54

stretch reflex

Answer 54

sensory neuron on muscle spindle innervates a motor neuron in the spine that causes a muscle action of the stretched extrafusal muscle fibers

Question 55

mechanoreceptor located near musculotendinous junction that is sensitive to increased muscular tension

Answer 55

golgi tendon organ

Question 56

autogenic inhibition

Answer 56

relaxation that occurs in the same muscle experiencing increased tension

Question 57

reciprocal inhibition

Answer 57

relaxation occurring in the opposing muscle experiencing increased tension

Question 58

stretch when a force is supplied by the person stretching

Answer 58

active stretching

Question 59

stretch when a force is being supplied by another person or a static object

Answer 59

passive stretching

Question 60

active muscular effort and bouncing type movement

Answer 60

ballistic stretching

Question 61

PNF involves what types of muscle actions?

Answer 61

isometric and concentric

Question 62

what type of contraction is used to achieve reciprocal inhibition

Answer 62

agonist contraction

Question 63

what are the 3 types of PNF stretching techniques?

Answer 63

hold-relax, contract-relax, hold relax with agonist contraction

Question 64

palms down knuckles up

Answer 64

pronated grip

Question 65

palms up knuckles down

Answer 65

suponated grip

Question 66

knuckles point laterally

Answer 66

neutral grip

Question 67

pronated grip but the thumb is positioned under the index and middle finger

Answer 67

hook grip

Question 68

how do you determine snatch grip?

Answer 68

fist to opposite shoulder or elbow to elbow method

Question 69

the most strenuous movement in a repitition

Answer 69

the sticking point

Question 70

when is it recommended to wear a weight belt

Answer 70

exercises that place stress on the lower back, and during sets involving near maximal load

Question 71

you should always spot power exercises (T/F)

Answer 71

F - never spot power exercises

Question 72

anatomical core

Answer 72

axial skeleton and all soft tissues with proximal attachments that originate on the axial skeleton

Question 73

what is the best way to train the core for sport performance

Answer 73

ground based free weight activities rather than core isolation exercises

Question 74

resistance training loading method that allows for the speed of the movement or resistance to be controlled through the entire ROM

Answer 74

accommodating resistance

Question 75

resistance training loading method that is demonstrated by free weight training

Answer 75

constant external resistance

Question 76

resistance training method that uses the application of chains and rubber bands

Answer 76

variable resistance

Question 77

trained or stronger individual exhibit what type of bilateral condition?

Answer 77

facilitation

Question 78

untrained, injured, or weaker individuals exhibit what type of bilateral condition

Answer 78

deficit