Chapter 12

Question 1

Test Selection

Answer 1

Metabolic energy functions

Consider the sports’ energy demands when making tests.

Biomechanical movement pattern specificity

The more similar and applicable to movements in the sport, the better the test is.

Experience and Training Status

Take into account the athlete’s ability to perform techniques.

Take into account the athlete’s strength and endurance program.

Age and Sex

Both of these factors can affect experiences, interests, and abilities.

Environmental Factors

Higher temperatures and humidity may impair the performance, have health risks, and decrease the validity of aerobic endurance tests.

Question 2

Test Administration

Answer 2

Health and Safety Considerations
Aerobic Endurance Testing in the Heat
Selection and Training of Testers

Give testers practice and training. This gives your testers consistency.
Recording Forms

Have scoring forms ready prior to the tests to increase how efficient you are and reduce the amount of recording errors.

Test Format

Think about if the athlete is going to be tested at once or in groups. The same tester needs to give the test to every athlete. One test should be given at a time.

Testing Batteries and Multiple Testing Trials

Large groups can be done with duplicate test setups.

Give 2 – 3 minutes of rest for attempts not close to the athlete’s max, 3 – 5 minutes for attempts that are close to their max, and a minimum of 5 minutes between the test batteries.

Question 3

Sequence of Tests

Answer 3

Nonfatiguing tests
Agility tests
Max power and strength tests
Sprint tests
Local muscular endurance tests
Fatiguing anaerobic capacity tests
Aerobic Capacity tests

Question 4

Preparing Athletes for Testing

Answer 4

Announce dates, times, and purposes of a test battery in advance.
Host pretest practice sessions.
Give clear and simple instructions.
Show the proper test performance.
Get together pretest warm-ups.
Let athletes know their scores after trials.
Give cool down periods that are supervised.