Chapter 12: Principles of Test Selection and Administration Flashcards
a test used to assess ability that is performed in a natural environment and does not require extensive training or expensive equipment
field test
a procedure for assessing ability
test
the process of collecting test data
measurement
the process of analyzing test results for the purpose of making decisions
evaluation
a test administered prior to training to determine the athlete’s baseline measurements
pretest
a test administered one or more times during the training period to assess progress and modify the program as needed to maximize benefit
midtest
periodic reevaluation based on midtests administered during the training period to monitor progress or adjust program
formative evaluation
a test administered after the training period to determine the success of the training program
posttest
the degree to which a test measures what it is supposed to measure
validity
what is the most important characteristic of testing?
validity
evaluation of test quality is based on what two things?
validity and reliability
how well the test measures what it is designed to measure
construct validity
the appearance to the athlete/observers that the test measures what it is supposed to measure
face validity
how well the experts believe the test covers relevant subtopics and component ability
content validity
the extent to which test scores are associated with some other measure of the same ability, 3 subgroups
criterion referenced validity
the extent to which test scores are associated with those of other accepted tests that measure the same ability
concurrent validity
how well the test lines up with the gold standard but is easier, cheaper, and faster to perform
convergent validity
the extent to which the test score corresponds with future performance
predictive validity
the ability of a test to distinguish between two different constructs
discriminant validity
a measure of the degree of consistency or repeatability of a test
reliability
the ability of the test to provide consistent results/scores from two test administrations to the same group
test-retest reliability
lack of consistent performance by the person being tested
intra subject variability
degree to which different raters agree in their test results over time or on repeated occasions
inter rater reliability/objectivity
lack of consistent scores by a given tester
intra rater variability
calculated statistic including things such as equipment error, athlete biological variation, etc.
measurement error
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
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
true or false: well trained athletes may have greater benefit through technique intensive testing
true
true or false: different environments can impair test performance and test validity
true
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
during the weeks prior to the test, athletes should engage in enough training to establish a __________ of fitness in the activity being tested
baseline
athletes should be acclimatized to the heat and humidity for at least how many weeks prior to testing?
1 week
athletes should be encouraged to drink 150 to 250 ml every _____ minutes during exercise in the heat
15
athletes should be encouraged to eat foods high in _______ and _______ during exercise in the heat
magnesium and potassium
testers can administer up to _____ non-fatiguing test in sequence to an athlete as long as test reliability can be maintained
two
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
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
with testing batteries, tests should be separated by how many minutes to prevent the effects of fatigue from confounding test results?
5+ minutes
testing order should be designed to do what three things?
- minimize testing effect on future tests
- minimize recovery between tests
- be performed at the same time of day
what is the order sequence of test?
non fatiguing
agility
maximum power/strength
sprint
local muscle endurance
fatiguing anaerobic capacity
aerobic capacity
it is beneficial to do a pretest how many days before the actual test at lower exertion level?
1 to 3 days
what is the proper warm up sequence before testing?
general then specific
