Chapter Eleven : Assessment of Fitness Flashcards
Purpose of fitness assessment
Determining fitness components strengths and weaknesses Establishing a baseline Mental toughness Motivation Determining team positions Predict potential Assess cardiovascular risk Selection criteria
Pre-fitness assessment consideration types
Physiological
Psychological
Sociocultural
Sociocultural
Is is culturally acceptable Is it culturally appropriate to perform body composition tests Should parents be aware Is it voluntary/compulsory Is it confidential Financial costs
Psychological
Is it considering participant sensitivity
Is group testing appropriate
Will it impact self-efficacy
Is it appropriate for body comp tests
Are norms being used to compare results
How will poor results impact individual
Is it confidential, if not are they comfortable sharing
Physiological
Safety
Pre-participation health
Should the test be maximal or submaximal
What fitness components/energy systems should be tested
Pre-participation health screening
Used to determine the readiness of the individual
PAR-Q - physical activity readiness questionnaire
APSS- (aus) adult pre-exercise screening system
Basic form to rule out any serious issues before training or testing
May need approval from GP first
Informed consent
The process of explaining the nature and purpose of the test to the participant, and also explaining and risks involved
Flow chart of informed consent
Pre-test screening>explanation of fitness test>explanation of potential risks>explanation of potential benefits>assurance of confidentiality>signature of the participant
Fitness assessment protocols
Validity
Reliability
Accuracy
Informed consent
Validity
Is the test measuring what it claims?
Reliability
Will the chosen test produce consistent results? what should be kept the same; - time of day - same warmup - same order of tests - similar environmental conditions - same equipment, clothing and footwear - performers health status is unchanged
Accuracy
Following the protocols of the test exactly
Use the same equipment for all people
Cultural factors
Education Politics Religion Social organisations Technology Values Attitudes Race Climate Housing Child rearing practice Geographic location
Social factors
Family structure Role and status in society Time Available resources Access to equipment Access to coaches Discrimination Personality Self-belief Self-motivation Active role models Parental encouragement
Aerobic Power tests
20m shuttle run test (beep test)
- 6km run
- 6km rockport test
Anaerobic capacity tests
Phosphate recovery test
300m shuttle run test -2 lines 15m apart, the athelete completes 15 laps in the fastest possible time while someone records the time
Running based anaerobic sprint test(RAST) - 35m length is set up and 6x completed with a 10 sec break between them while someone records time
Muscular strength tests
Handgrip strength test
1RM leg press test
Muscular endurance tests
Timed sit-ups
Timed pushups -
Flexibility tests
Modified sit and reach
Shoulder and wrist elevation
Body composition tests
BMI - calculation of weight in kg divided by height in metres squared
Waist circumference
Muscular power tests
Vertical jump test
Seated basketball throw
Speed tests
35m sprint test
50m sprint test
Agility tests
Illinois agility test
SEMO agility test - sideways and backwards movements
