Chapter 10 Flashcards
1
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Norms
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Results from people of the same age and sex from many previous trials.
- indicates where improvement is needed
- relative to a clearly defined population
- standard reference point
2
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Reliability
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Refers to the consistency or repeatability of test scores, data or observations
3
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Validity
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Refers to the truthfulness of a test score. The test has to measure what it is suppose to measure
4
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Measuring aerobic capacity
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-12 min. run
- 1 mile run
- 2400m endurance run
- YMCA 3 min. step test
- queens collage step test
Can be measured with use of laboratory or field tests.
5
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Measuring body composition
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- YMCA skin fold Ab, triceps, thigh, supraillium - circumference (girth) measurements Neck, chest, hips, thigh, calf, biceps, ab - bio electrical impedence
6
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Absolute strength
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Ability to lift a larger absolute weight
7
Q
One repetition max
1RM
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Heaviest amount of weight someone can lift just one time
8
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Measuring muscular endurance
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- YMCA 1 min. sit ups
- pull ups and flexed arm hang
- push ups
- continuous burpee test
9
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Measuring flexibility
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- sit and reach test
- bridge up test
- hamstring looseness test
- total body rotation test
10
Q
6 fitness skills
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Agility Balance Coordination Power Speed Reaction time
11
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Measuring agility
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- burpee test
- CAHPER shuttle test
- hexagonal obstacle test
12
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6 purposes of testing and evaluating
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- Placement (time is spent where it is needed)
- Diagnosis (identify deficiencies and weaknesses in the subjects)
- Prediction (for future results)
- Motivation (to put full effort in)
- Achievement (have goals set)
- Program evaluation (to see if a program has achieved its objectives)
