Chapter 11

Question 1

what is the main reason for testing?

Answer 1

to assess athletic talent, identify physical abilities and areas in need of improvement, set goals and evaluate progress

Question 2

Formative evaluation

Answer 2

reevaluationss based on midtests, It allows the cscs to adjust the training program

Question 3

validity

Answer 3

the degree to which a test or test item measures what it is supposed to measure

Question 4

What is the most important characteristic of testing?

Answer 4

validity

Question 5

construct validity

Answer 5

the ability of a test to represent the underlying construct, the overall validity most important type of validity

Question 6

face validity

Answer 6

appearance to non experts, the appearance to the athlete and other casual observers that the test measures what it is purposed to measure.

Question 7

content validity

Answer 7

All of the components, the assessment by expects that the testing covers all relevant subtopics or component abilities in apporoptiate proportions. examples: jumping ability, sprinting ability and muscular strength of arms.

Question 8

criterion referenced validity

Answer 8

the extent to which test scores are associated with some other measure of the same ability. 3 types are concurrent, predictive, and discriminant

Question 9

concurrent validity

Answer 9

the extent to which test scores are associated with those of other accepted tests that measure the same ability. example: comparing a new body fat test with a water body fat test

Question 10

convergent validity

Answer 10

comparing a test to the “gold standard” of test

Question 11

predictive validity

Answer 11

the extent to which the test score corresponds with future behavior or performance. measuring basket goals at practice and during the game

Question 12

discriminant validity

Answer 12

the ability of a test to distinguish between two different constructs (speed and flexibilty)

Question 13

reliability

Answer 13

a measure of the degree of consistency or repeatability of a test. same results over and over

Question 14

test-retest reliability

Answer 14

used to get reliability. testing the same thing twice to see if the scores are the same

Question 15

reasons for low reliabilityy

Answer 15

intrasubject variability
lack of interrater reliability
intrarater variability
failure of the test itself to provide consistent results

Question 16

intrasubject variability

Answer 16

lack of consistent performance by the person tested

Question 17

interrater agreement

Answer 17

the degree to which different raters agree

Question 18

intrarater variability

Answer 18

the lack of consistnet scores by a given tester.

Question 19

guildlines for testing in the heat

Answer 19

1. athletes should establish baseline
2. using heat chart, temperature should be at least 3 degrees under guildline or use indoor facility
3. well-hydrated prior 24 hours
4. drink during excercise
5. clothing: mesh light
6. hear rate monitor
7. be attentive as possible
8. be aware of symptoms of hyponatremia or water intoxication
9. eat foods high in magnesium and potassium
10. medical coverage should be available.

Question 20

signs of heat stroke or exhaustion

Answer 20

cramps, nausea, dizziness, difficulty in walking or standing, faintness, garbled speech, lack of swear, red or ashen skin, and goose bumps.