Chapter 12- Principles To Test Selction And Administration

Question 1

A college basketball coach would like to know which of her players has the most muscular power. Which of the following is the MOST valid test for measuring muscular power?
A. Vertical jump
B. 1 RM bench
C. 100m sprint

Answer 1

A. Vertical jump

Question 2

When measuring max strength of a soccer player, which of the following could potentially adversely affect the test-retest reliability of the results?
A. Using multiple testers
B. Retesting at a different time of day
C. An athlete’s inexperience with the tested exercise
D. Using an established testing protocol

Answer 2

A,B, and C ONLY

Question 3

All of the following procedures should be followed when testing an athlete’s cardio fitness in the heat EXCEPT?
A. Performing the test in an indoor facility
B. Using salt tablets to retain water
C. Drinking fluids during the test
D. Scheduling test in the AM

Answer 3

B.

Question 4

The bench press, vertical jump, and 10m sprint are the most valid tests for which of the following American football positions?
A. Quarterback
B. Defensive back
C. Defensive linemen

Answer 4

C

Question 5

Which of the following sequences will produce the MOST reliable results?
A. 1 RM power clean, T-test, 1.5 mile run, 1RM bench

B. T-test, 1 Rm power clean, 1 RM bench, 1.5 mile run

Answer 5

B

Question 6

Testing helps athletes and coaches assess athletic talent and identify physical abilities and areas in need of improvement.

Answer 6

Test scores can be used in goal setting. baseline measurements can be used to establish starting points which achievable goals can be set

Question 7

___ is a procedure for assessing ability in a particular endeavor

Answer 7

TEST

Question 8

____ test is a test used to assess ability that is performed away from the lab and does not require extensive training or expensive equipment.

Answer 8

Field

Question 9

___ si the process of collecting test data

Answer 9

Measurement

Question 10

___ is the process of analyzing test results for the purpose of making decisions

Answer 10

Evaluation

Question 11

____ a test administered before the beginning of training to determine the athletes initial basic ability levels.

Answer 11

PRE test

Question 12

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

Answer 12

Mid test

Question 13

_____ evaluation is periodic reevaluation based on mid tests administered during the training, usually at regular intervals

Answer 13

Formative

Question 14

____ test that’s administered after the training period to determine the success of the training program

Answer 14

Post test

Question 15

Test results are only useful if the test actually measures what is supposed to measure ( )

Answer 15

Validity

Question 16

___ refers to the degree to which a test or test item measures what it is supposed to measure, and it one of the MOST important characteristic of testing

Answer 16

Validity

Question 17

There are several types of validity

Answer 17

1. Construct validity
2. Face validity
3. Content validity
4. Criterion referenced validity

Question 18

___ validity is the ability of a test to represent the underlying construct, the overall validity

Answer 18

Construct

Question 19

___ validity is the appearance to the athlete and other casual observers that the test measures what it is purported to measure. If it has this validity the athlete is more likely to respond positively

Answer 19

Face

Question 20

WHat is the most important part of a test?

Answer 20

Validity

Question 21

___ validity is the assessment by expert that the testing covers all relevant subtopics or component abilities in appropriate proportions. To ensure this validity the test developer should list the ability components to be assessed and make sure they are all represented on the test.

Answer 21

Content validity

Question 22

___ validity is the extent to which test scores are associated with some other measure of the same ability. Three types 1. Concurrent, predictive, discriminant

Answer 22

Criterion referenced validity

Question 23

____ is a measure of the degree of consistency or repeatability of a test. Ex0 if an athlete whose ability does not change is measured two times with a perfectly reliable test, the same score is obtained two time.

Answer 23

Reliability

Question 24

There are several ways to determine reliability. The most obvious one is to administer the same test several times. Statistical correlation of the scores from two administers provides a measure of ___

Answer 24

Test-retest reliability

Question 25

____ is a measure of the degree of consistency of a test. A test must be reliable to be valid, because highly variable results have little meaning.

Answer 25

Reliability

Question 26

____ variability is a lack of consistent performance by the person being tested

Answer 26

INtrasubject

Question 27

____ variability is the lack of consistent scores by a given tester. Different from integrated relaibility. This is a coach being more lenient

Answer 27

Intrarater

Question 28

Test selection:
The professional must consider sport specificity, metabolic energy systems, bio mechanical movement, athlete experience, training status, age, and environment factors

Answer 28

Validity and reliability

Question 29

For a test to be ___ it must emulate the energy requirements and important movements of the sport for which ability is being tested

Answer 29

Valid

Question 30

Athletes experience, training status, age, and sex can affect test performance, so these factors should be considered in test selection. Environmental factors such as temp, ji dirty, and altitude can also influence test performance, so tester should try to standardize environmental conditions as much as possible.

Answer 30

Test selection

Question 31

To achieve accurate test results, tests must be administered safely, correctly, and in an organized manner.

Answer 31

Test administration

Question 32

Recording forms:

Everything should be noted when giving a test

Answer 32

Environmental conditions
Set up of test
For 1 RM squat the pin height of the barbell

Question 33

Test format:

A well organized testing session in which the athletes are aware of the purpose and procedures of the testing, will enhance the ___ of test measures

Answer 33

Relaibility

Question 34

It is preferable to have the same person administer a given test is time and schedules permit because this eliminates ____ reliability

Answer 34

Interrater

Question 35

When administering a ___ ___ (max pullups and push-ups) test should be separated by at least 5 minutes to prevent the effects of fatigue from confounding the test results.

Answer 35

Test battery

Question 36

Test requiring high skill such as agility tests should be administered before test that are likely to produce fatigue

Answer 36

Test order

Question 37

Test order:

1. Nonfatiguing test (height, weight, ski fold, vertical jump)
2. Agility test ( t-test, pro agility test)
3. Max power and strength test (1RM power clean, 1RM squat)
4. Sprint test (40m sprint)
5. Local muscular endurance (push-up)
6. Fatiguing anaerobic capacity test (300 yard shuttle)
7. Aerobic capacity test (1.5 mile run)

Answer 37

The test order should also be designed to require minimal recovery time between tests allowing for a more efficient testing session

Question 38

The date, time, and purpose of a test battery should be announced in advance to allow athletes to prepare physical ally and mentally.

Answer 38

To maximize test reliability, athletes should be familiar with test content and procedures.

Question 39

A general and specific warm up will help with test reliability.

Answer 39

After a test like 300 years shuttle run an athlete should not lie or sit down, active recovery using low intensity movement and light stretching will enhance recovery process.