Fitness tests Flashcards
Work definition
product of force x distance
Poor running economy requires
higher VO2max at any given speed
Primary criterion for identification athlete VO2max
plateau in VO2 despite increasing work rate
Basic research
systematic study of fundamental topics in biology
Translational research
‘bench-to-beside’ application of research findings
Applied research
studies designed to solve practical problems (evidence-based practice)
Human physiology
science of how humans function in an integrated way
basis for many biological and clinical sciences
holistic discipline
individual components interconnected
Experimental research
involves the manipulation of experimental variables
Scientific method
systematic approach used to test hypotheses
Output of exercise
work and power
use an cycle or rowing ergometer/motorised treadmill
Instruments to monitor physiological response to exercise
gas analysis e.g., Douglas Bag
lactate analysis for blood conc
heart rate monitor
electrocardiograph
Power
amount of work performed per unit of time
Net efficiency
ratio of work output divided by energy expenditure above rest
Direct calorimetry
measure of metabolic rate via heat production
Relative VO2
oxygen consumed per kg of body mass
MET (metabolic equivalent)
unit of resting metabolic rate
Running economy
oxygen uptake at specific running speed
Oxygen consumption (VO2)
amount of oxygen used by the body
Indirect calorimetry
measure of metabolic rate via VO2
Renal
Conserves water; contributes to maintenance of body pH
Integumentary
involved in heat loss from body
Endocrine
supports circulation control and regulates metabolism
Alimentary
water and nutrient intake
Cardiorespiratory fitness
interactions between heart and lungs that maximise performance and recovery
beep test
VO2 max test
Higher VO2 max
greater ability to sustain aerobic work at higher intensity for longer
Secondary criteria VO2 max achieved
- reach age-predicted max HR
- achieve blood lactate conc of 8mmol/L or higher
- attaining RER 1.15 or higher
- verification test
VO2max endurance athlete
females = 60+
males = 70+
Fractional utilisation
ability to sustain high % VO2max without fatiguing
determined by lactate threshold
predictor for long distance events
Anaerobic capacity
ability to produce, tolerate and sustain max/supramax work rate through anaerobic energy production
