Exam 2 Week 5 Anaerobic Tests and Measures

Question 1

what is the purpose of performing anaerobic fitness testing

Answer 1

to test for anaerobic performance, assess their ability to do short duration exercise bouts. and sports specific demands.

Question 2

what can an assessment of anaerobic performance provide valuable information about

Answer 2

• fitness status
• we can monitor improvement throughout training
• determine readiness to return to sport or work following an injury.

Question 3

what are the 6 parameters that are measured in anaerobic fitness testing

Answer 3

balance and stability
speed
agility
local muscle endurance
anaerobic capacity 
Max muscle strength

Question 4

what do low speed strength tests assess

Answer 4

max strength or max force generated

Question 5

what are the three forms of low speed strength testing

Answer 5

1. max weigher (1RM)
2. max iso force generated
3. max resistance at different isokinetic speeds

Question 6

to do low speed strength max muscle testing, what do you need to do first to reduce the risk of injury

Answer 6

warm up

Question 7

what is the proper testing frequency for low speed strength testing on a BP

Answer 7

stretch (light aerobic)
WU with light resistance 
-1 set 50% 1RM
-1 set 75%
-1 set 90%
-1 set 90% or 95% (depending on readiness)
-test the max effort

Question 8

why do you ramp up the resistance when doing a low speed strength test

Answer 8

to reduce the risk of injury

Question 9

what are some other criteria for a low speed strength, max strength test

• time
• rest
• safety
• form

Answer 9

• allow 24 hours between exercising and testing
• allow 3-5 minute rest between sets with WU
• have a spotter
• good technique!

Question 10

a high speed strength (max muscle test) is also referred to as

Answer 10

maximal anaerobic power testing

Question 11

what does a high speed strength test test… what are some examples

Answer 11

tests the muscle ability to produce a high force while moving at a high speed
vertical jump, sprinting, power clean and a snatch

Question 12

what is anaerobic capacity

Answer 12

the maximum energy produced by the phosphagen and glycolytic energy systems for moderate duration activities.

Question 13

in what time is maximal power output tested

Answer 13

times ranging from 30 seconds to several minutes

Question 14

how is max power tested, in terms of bouts, muscles, and examples

Answer 14

• single exercise bout (3o sec Wingate, 300 yd shuttle, 400 m run)
• repeated bouts (sprint recovery, RAST)
• may test specific muscle groups

Question 15

what is local muscle endurance

Answer 15

ability of a muscle or group of muscles to perform repeated contractions, against a submax resistance, to the point of fatigue.

Question 16

what is the key to testing local muscle endurance

Answer 16

not allow rest periods between reps

Question 17

what are some examples of local muscle endurance tests

Answer 17

partial curl up
push up
tricep dips

Question 18

what is agility testing

Answer 18

rapid, whole body change in direction or speed, in response to a stimulus, or in anticipation

Question 19

what are some agility tests

Answer 19

T-test
505 agility
pro-agility (20 yard shuttle)

Question 20

what is a speed test

Answer 20

measure acceleration and max speed

Question 21

what are examples of acceleration and max speed tests

Answer 21

acceleration: 10 yards

max speed: 40 yards

Question 22

why is testing beyond 100 yards typically not done

Answer 22

longer sprints assess anaerobic or aerobic capacity,

Question 23

what is balance and stability testing used for

Answer 23

means to predict readiness to return to sports, and risk for injury

Question 24

what are some balance and stability tests

Answer 24

star excursion (return to sport)
Y-balance (return to sport)
FMS (baseline)