Chapter 10

Question 1

Choose appropriate assessments

Answer 1

no one size fits all, individualize the assessment

every observation offers information

Question 2

Choose the correct ergometer

Answer 2

match their life style

treadmill will give better V02 max

bike is good for over weight or individuals with joint issues

a timed mile is a good idea too

Question 3

formative evaluations

Answer 3

evaluations that allow one to formulate a plan or program, give feedback, and/or make modifications

Question 4

Summative evaluations

Answer 4

final evauluations made when a client completes a specified training period, class or season.

sum total of what has been accomplished

Question 5

How to assess an evaulation

Answer 5

how reliable and objective was the assessment?
was it valid?
was the equipment calibrated and did it produce accurate results?
was the subject physically or emotionally influenced by anything before or duing that test that may have affected the results?
was the test protocol followed carefully and were data collected accurately?

Question 6

Reliability

Answer 6

the measure of repeatability or consistency of a test or an observation

Question 7

test-retest method

Answer 7

method to determine reliability

test is repeated under exact circumstances within one to three days

Question 8

validity

Answer 8

did the test measure what is was suppossed to?

test must be relevant to be valid

Question 9

content validity

Answer 9

an expert has determined that a test covers all topics or abilities that it should

Question 10

construct validity

Answer 10

test is able to differentiate between performance abilities

ex: volleyball athletes do better on a test designed for them than swim athletes

Question 11

Citerion -related validity

Answer 11

allows personal trainers to use tests in the field or in the fitness center, instead of only in a laboratory setting.

Question 12

Standard error or measurement

Answer 12

difference between a person’s observed score, and a person’s true score

Question 13

Client factors that affect reliability and validity

Answer 13

health status, age, sex, pre training status

Question 14

Personal Trainer factors that affect reliability and validity

Answer 14

Equipment (should be routinely checked),

Question 15

Environmental factors

Answer 15

temperature and humidity, altitude, air pollution (air quality index-AQI), test setting
(temp set to 68-72 degrees 60% humidity or less, air circulation should be six to eight exchanges per hour)

Question 16

health cholesterol levels

Answer 16

< or = 200mg/dl for total cholesterol and 130 mg/dl for LDL-cholesterol

Question 17

AQI

Answer 17

Good: 0-50
Moderate: 51-100
Unhealthy for sensitive groups: 101-150
Unhealthy: 151-200
Very unhealthy: 201-300
Hazardous: >300

Question 18

preassessment protocols

Answer 18

• 6-8 hours of rest the night before
• moderate food intake 2 -4 hours prior
• 6-8 glass of water the day before the test and at least 2 cups in 2 hours prior to test
• abstinence from caffine/ heart rate accelerators (exception of prescribed medications)
• proper attire
• specific testing procedures and expectations before
• conditions for termination the test

Question 19

general fitness test order

Answer 19

1. resting tests (heart rate, blood pressure…etc)
2. nonfatiguing tests (flexibility, balance)
3. muscular strength tests
4. local muscular endurance tests (YMCA bench press test, partial curl up test)
5. submaximal aerobic capacity tests

Question 20

athletic fitness test order

Answer 20

1. resting tests
2. nonfatiguing tests (vertical jump)
3. agility tests
4. maximum power and strength tests
5. spring tests
6. local muscular endurance tests (1 min sit up test, push-up test)
7. anaerobic capacity tests (300 yard, shuttle run)
8. maximal or submaximal aerobic capacity tests