Fitness tests Flashcards

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Work definition

A

product of force x distance

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2
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Poor running economy requires

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higher VO2max at any given speed

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3
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Primary criterion for identification athlete VO2max

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plateau in VO2 despite increasing work rate

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4
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Basic research

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systematic study of fundamental topics in biology

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5
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Translational research

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‘bench-to-beside’ application of research findings

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Applied research

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studies designed to solve practical problems (evidence-based practice)

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7
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Human physiology

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science of how humans function in an integrated way
basis for many biological and clinical sciences
holistic discipline
individual components interconnected

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8
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Experimental research

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involves the manipulation of experimental variables

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9
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Scientific method

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systematic approach used to test hypotheses

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10
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Output of exercise

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work and power

use an cycle or rowing ergometer/motorised treadmill

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11
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Instruments to monitor physiological response to exercise

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gas analysis e.g., Douglas Bag
lactate analysis for blood conc
heart rate monitor
electrocardiograph

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12
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Power

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amount of work performed per unit of time

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13
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Net efficiency

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ratio of work output divided by energy expenditure above rest

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14
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Direct calorimetry

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measure of metabolic rate via heat production

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15
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Relative VO2

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oxygen consumed per kg of body mass

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16
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MET (metabolic equivalent)

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unit of resting metabolic rate

17
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Running economy

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oxygen uptake at specific running speed

18
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Oxygen consumption (VO2)

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amount of oxygen used by the body

19
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Indirect calorimetry

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measure of metabolic rate via VO2

20
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Renal

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Conserves water; contributes to maintenance of body pH

21
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Integumentary

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involved in heat loss from body

22
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Endocrine

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supports circulation control and regulates metabolism

23
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Alimentary

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water and nutrient intake

24
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Cardiorespiratory fitness

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interactions between heart and lungs that maximise performance and recovery

beep test
VO2 max test

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Higher VO2 max
greater ability to sustain aerobic work at higher intensity for longer
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Secondary criteria VO2 max achieved
1. reach age-predicted max HR 2. achieve blood lactate conc of 8mmol/L or higher 3. attaining RER 1.15 or higher 4. verification test
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VO2max endurance athlete
females = 60+ males = 70+
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Fractional utilisation
ability to sustain high % VO2max without fatiguing determined by lactate threshold predictor for long distance events
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Anaerobic capacity
ability to produce, tolerate and sustain max/supramax work rate through anaerobic energy production