fitness testing Flashcards
what is technical analysis
efficiency of movement and aesthetics
what is tactical analysis
vision, decision making and strategies
what is behavioural analysis
observing and assessing social interactions and why performers behaviour in a certain way
what is physical analysis
collection of data to inform training and competition
what are the purposes of performance analysis
assess performance and potential
design training programmes
set goals and judge an athletes progress
talent identification
monitoring current fitness level
identification of strengths and weaknesses
assess health status and monitor recovery after injury
identify opposition strengths and weaknesses
predict opposition tactics
what is biomechanical analysis and examples
analysing technical execution of skills
eg. movement analysis, planes, axis, angles, distances, times, forces
what is notational analysis
using symbols and data to record information, software companies have developed programmes such as opta
eg. statics,patterns of plays, errors and achievements
what is fitness skills analysis and examples
used outside of competition to gain information on performance
eg. physical conditioning, technical efficiency, tactical effectiveness
what is behavioural analysis and examples
using observations or self report questionaires coaches can collect imformation on players
eg. arousal, anxiety, decision making
what is video analysis
provides objective imformation and can enhance peformance analysis
eg. permanent immediate or technolgical aids (freezing slow motion).
examples of performance analysis technology
fitness tracker
gps
social media platforms
what are the limitations of performance analysis
real time analysis- difficult to remember key events (coaches can recall only 30-50% of the game)
coaches may form biased views of athletes which may mean incorrect guidance is given
descision making, spatial awareness are difficult to quantify
what are the benefits of fitness testing
identify strength and weaknesses
monitor progress in training
comparison to others training
enhance motivation of participants
measure effectiveness of training programmes
identify talent
set goals
what are the 2 methods of training
lab and field
what is valid research in sports
accurately measures what it claims to
is activity specific
reflects the fitness requirements of the activity
what is reliable research in sports
produces similar results if repeated
can effect comparison and evaluation of data
uses standardised environment and protocol
human and technical error
how do we improve reliablity and validity
following test protocols
what are advantages of lab testing
high levels of internal validity
what are disadvantages of lab testing
low levels of ecological validity
expensive
needs expertise
can sometimes only test one athlete at a time
what is vo2 max test test
vo2- the max volume of oxygen a person can take in, transport and use per min
it gives a good measure of cardio vascular endurance
what is the vo2 max test protocol
- athlete is connected to a gas analyser and hr monitor
- treadmill speed is progressively increased
- changes in concentrations of oxygen and carbon dioxide measured
- test continues until athlete reaches exhausion indicating maximal oxygen uptake is reached
what is the wingate 30sec cycle test test
it measures anaerobic capacity
what is the wingate 30sec cycle test protocol
- the cycle ergometer is set up with resistance in proportion to the athletes body weight
- max effort for 30secs
- ## number of revolutions pedalled every 5 secs are counted by a computer
what are the advantages of field testing
high ecological validity
low cost
larger sample size can be tested at one time
what are the disadvatages of field tests
low internal validity
what is the interpretation of lab test results
provide direct measurement of specific component of fitness
what is the interpretation of field test results
predict scores using data to motivate individual and see development
what does the multi stage fitness test measure
aerobic capacity/vo2 max
what is the multistage fitness test protocol
- 20m marked out on flat surface
- run up and down in time to the beeps on pre recorded app
- beeps become faster
- continue to exhaustion and can no longer keep up to beeps
- level reached is compared to normative table
what does the harvard step test test
submaimal test that tests vo2 max that doesnt require subject to work to exhaustion
what is the harvard step test protocol
used when testing special opulation
- 50cm high step
- using metronome steps up and down at a rate of 30 steps per min for 5 mins
- number of heart beats are counted between 1 and 1 and half mins after completing test to calculate fitness index
what does the plank test measure
static strength
what is the plank test protocol
- subject lies face down forearms on floor (plank position)
- as stopwatch starts they get into position
- hold posistion til exhaustion and are unabale to keep hips or back straight
what does 1 rep max test
dynamic strength
what is the 1 rep max test protocol
- select weight for specific muscle group to be tested
- starting at acheiveable weight
- weight is increase each completed rep until failure
what does 1 min press up test measure
muscular endurance
what is the 1 min press up test protocol
- on a floor with mats lay down hands under shoulders
- on start on stopwatch subject pushes into press up and back down
- number of full press ups completed are counted in the 1 min
what does the sit and reach test measure
flexibility
what is the sit and reach test protocol
- use a sit and reach box against wall
- sit with fit against the fat side of the box legs fully extended
- reach forward as far as possible with hands
measurement taken from finger tips - best of 3 attempts
what does sprint test measures
speed
what is the sprint test protocol
- set an appropriate distance
- using a stop watch or timing gates time the sprint
what does the vertical jump test measure
power
what is the vertical jump test protocol
- stand side on to wall reach far up as possible and mark where finger tips reach
- jump vertically and distance between standing height and jump is calculated
- 3 attempts
what does the illinois agility test measure
agility
what is the illinois agility test protocol
- set up course
- start lying down arms outstretched touching startline
- complete test as quickly as possible
what does the stork stand test measure
balance
what is the stork balance test protocol
- stand both feet hands on hips
- lift right leg up sole of foot placed against the side of left kneecap
- timed holding the position for longest
what are reaction time and coordination tests tricky to measure
they arent valid for certain sports (sport specific)
