Exercise Physiology - Fitness Testing

Question 1

What is the purpose of fitness testing?

Answer 1

To measure your level of fitness

Fitness testing helps to identify current fitness levels and areas for improvement.

Question 2

What are the benefits of fitness testing?

Answer 2

Identify strengths and weaknesses, set goals, track progression

Fitness testing provides valuable insights for tailoring training programs.

Question 3

Fill in the blank: Fitness testing helps to _______ your level of fitness.

Answer 3

[measure]

Question 4

How can fitness testing motivate individuals?

Answer 4

By tracking progression and setting goals

Motivation can improve as individuals see their progress over time.

Question 5

What should be done after recording fitness test results?

Answer 5

Repeat the test a few weeks later and compare the results

This helps to assess improvements in fitness levels.

Question 6

True or False: Fitness testing can help inform your training by identifying areas that need improvement.

Answer 6

True

Question 7

What is one reason to use fitness tests?

Answer 7

To see what you need to improve in training

Identifying specific areas for improvement allows for targeted training.

Question 8

What is the difference between lab and field fitness tests?

Answer 8

Fitness can be tested in the field and in a lab.

Question 9

What are some examples of lab tests?

Answer 9

Lab Tests include:
- VO2 max test
- Lactate Threshold testing
- Wingate power test

Question 10

What are some examples of field tests?

Answer 10

Field Tests include:
- Multi stage fitness test
- 35m sprint
- Sit and reach test
- 30 sec sit up test
- 1 min press up test

Question 11

What is VO2 max?

Answer 11

Definition - the maximal amount of oxygen that can be taken in, transported and consumed by the working muscles.

During exercise, there will be a point where the body cannot consume any more oxygen - this is known as VO2 max.

Question 12

What does VO2 max determine?

Answer 12

VO2 max will determine your cardio-respiratory endurance.

Question 13

How can aerobic capacity be assessed?

Answer 13

Aerobic capacity can be assessed by measuring a person’s VO2 max.

Question 14

What is the VO2 max test?

Answer 14

A progressive exercise test to measure maximal oxygen uptake.

Question 15

What equipment can be used for the VO2 max test?

Answer 15

Treadmill, rower, or bike.

Question 16

How does the intensity of the VO2 max test change?

Answer 16

It increases each minute, getting tougher and tougher.

Question 17

What must the athlete wear during the VO2 max test?

Answer 17

A nose clip.

Question 18

How does the athlete breathe during the VO2 max test?

Answer 18

Through respiratory apparatus for direct gas analysis.

Question 19

What does the breathing apparatus measure?

Answer 19

Concentrations of O2 and CO2 inspired and expired.

Question 20

How is oxygen consumption calculated during the VO2 max test?

Answer 20

By comparing the concentrations of gases in the surrounding air.

Question 21

What is the aerobic limit in the context of the VO2 max test?

Answer 21

The point where the body cannot take in and use any more oxygen.

Question 22

What does a higher VO2 max indicate?

Answer 22

Better aerobic capacity.

Question 23

What Borg RPE indicates an athlete has reached their VO2 max?

Answer 23

A Borg rate of Perceived Exertion (RPE) of 20.

Question 24

What blood lactate concentration indicates VO2 max has been reached?

Answer 24

In excess of 8 mmol per liter.

Question 25

What heart rate condition indicates VO2 max has been reached?

Answer 25

Heart rate of +/- 10 bpm of age-related maximum.

Question 26

What plateau is observed during the VO2 max test?

Answer 26

A plateau in oxygen uptake/exercise intensity relationship.

Question 27

What is the purpose of the Wingate Power Test?

Answer 27

To assess a person’s ability to exercise anaerobically without experiencing fatigue due to lactic acid.

The test evaluates anaerobic capacity.

Question 28

How long does the exercise bout last in the Wingate Power Test?

Answer 28

30 seconds.

This duration is crucial for measuring anaerobic performance.

Question 29

What is recorded by the computer during the Wingate Power Test?

Answer 29

The peak power reached.

Peak power relates to the body’s explosive power ability.

Question 30

What does the peak power recorded in the Wingate Power Test indicate?

Answer 30

The body’s ability to sustain high intensity effort.

It reflects an individual’s anaerobic capacity.

Question 31

Who is more suited to anaerobic events according to the Wingate Power Test?

Answer 31

Subjects who can sustain and achieve high levels of power throughout the test.

These individuals demonstrate greater anaerobic capacity.

Question 32

What should be done with the results of the Wingate Power Test?

Answer 32

Record the results, compare to other athletes/national averages/previous results, create a specific training programme, monitor progress, retest.

This process ensures effective training and development.

Question 33

Fill in the blank: The longer an individual is able to work flat out at high intensity, the greater their _______.

Answer 33

anaerobic capacity.

This is a key indicator of performance in anaerobic activities.

Question 34

Define reliability

Answer 34

The test would give the same results if repeated

Question 35

Define validity

Answer 35

The test measures what it sets out to measure

Question 36

Describe how to standardise a fitness test

Answer 36

Keep everything the same such as the environment, testing procedure, warm up, food intake