Chapter 12: Principles of Test Selection and Administration Flashcards

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a test used to assess ability that is performed in a natural environment and does not require extensive training or expensive equipment

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field test

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a procedure for assessing ability

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test

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2
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the process of collecting test data

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measurement

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3
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the process of analyzing test results for the purpose of making decisions

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evaluation

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4
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a test administered prior to training to determine the athlete’s baseline measurements

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pretest

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5
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a test administered one or more times during the training period to assess progress and modify the program as needed to maximize benefit

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midtest

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periodic reevaluation based on midtests administered during the training period to monitor progress or adjust program

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formative evaluation

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a test administered after the training period to determine the success of the training program

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posttest

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8
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the degree to which a test measures what it is supposed to measure

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validity

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9
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what is the most important characteristic of testing?

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validity

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10
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evaluation of test quality is based on what two things?

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validity and reliability

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11
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how well the test measures what it is designed to measure

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construct validity

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the appearance to the athlete/observers that the test measures what it is supposed to measure

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face validity

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13
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how well the experts believe the test covers relevant subtopics and component ability

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content validity

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14
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the extent to which test scores are associated with some other measure of the same ability, 3 subgroups

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criterion referenced validity

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15
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the extent to which test scores are associated with those of other accepted tests that measure the same ability

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concurrent validity

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16
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how well the test lines up with the gold standard but is easier, cheaper, and faster to perform

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convergent validity

17
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the extent to which the test score corresponds with future performance

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predictive validity

18
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the ability of a test to distinguish between two different constructs

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discriminant validity

19
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a measure of the degree of consistency or repeatability of a test

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reliability

20
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the ability of the test to provide consistent results/scores from two test administrations to the same group

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test-retest reliability

21
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lack of consistent performance by the person being tested

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intra subject variability

22
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degree to which different raters agree in their test results over time or on repeated occasions

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inter rater reliability/objectivity

23
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lack of consistent scores by a given tester

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intra rater variability

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calculated statistic including things such as equipment error, athlete biological variation, etc.
measurement error
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what makes a valid test when considering metabolic energy system specificity?
when the test emulates the energy requirements of the sport in which the ability is being assessed
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what is important to remember when selecting a test in terms of biomechanical movement pattern specificity?
movements in the test should be similar to the movements in the sport
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true or false: well trained athletes may have greater benefit through technique intensive testing
true
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true or false: different environments can impair test performance and test validity
true
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in general, what makes a test valid?
when the test emulates the energy requirements and important movements of the sport for which ability is being tested
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during the weeks prior to the test, athletes should engage in enough training to establish a __________ of fitness in the activity being tested
baseline
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athletes should be acclimatized to the heat and humidity for at least how many weeks prior to testing?
1 week
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athletes should be encouraged to drink 150 to 250 ml every _____ minutes during exercise in the heat
15
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athletes should be encouraged to eat foods high in _______ and _______ during exercise in the heat
magnesium and potassium
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testers can administer up to _____ non-fatiguing test in sequence to an athlete as long as test reliability can be maintained
two
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when multiple trials of a test are performed, how many minutes of rest should there be between attempts not close to the athlete's maximum?
2+ minutes
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when multiple trials of a test are performed, how many minutes of rest should there be between attempts that are close to the athlete's maximum?
3+ minutes
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with testing batteries, tests should be separated by how many minutes to prevent the effects of fatigue from confounding test results?
5+ minutes
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testing order should be designed to do what three things?
1. minimize testing effect on future tests 2. minimize recovery between tests 3. be performed at the same time of day
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what is the order sequence of test?
non fatiguing agility maximum power/strength sprint local muscle endurance fatiguing anaerobic capacity aerobic capacity
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it is beneficial to do a pretest how many days before the actual test at lower exertion level?
1 to 3 days
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what is the proper warm up sequence before testing?
general then specific