Intro

Question 1

Define Fitness (CSEP)

Answer 1

A set of attributes that are either health or performance related

Question 2

Define Fitness (ACSM)

Answer 2

A set of attributes/characteristics individuals have/achieve that relates to their ability to perform PA
- Whether in the health or performance components

Question 3

Main difference between the CSEP & ACSM definition of fitness is…

Answer 3

The ACSM recognizes that attributes are not static/change over time

Question 4

Define Health Related Fitness

Answer 4

Attributes related to mortality and morbidity

Question 5

Define Mortality and Morbidity

Answer 5

Mort - Related to the occurence of death
Morb - Related t the occurrence of illness

Question 6

Define Health (WHO + CSEP)

Answer 6

• A state of complete mental, physical and social wellbeing, and not merely the absence of disease
• Physical, social and psychological dimensions, Positive health is associated with the ability to enjoy life and withstand challenges

Question 7

4 purposes of assessments

Answer 7

• Identify a person’s strength and weaknesses
• Provide baseline data for exercise training prescription/intervention (eg. rehabilitation prog)
• Provide Feedback for evaluating the effectiveness of the program/intervention
• Provide info to be compared with norms, health status, or competitive standings

Question 8

What is an Assessment/test

Answer 8

A Protocol/tool used to make a measurement

Question 9

Measurement results in a …

Answer 9

Quantifiable outcome

Question 10

Conducting measurements (6)

Answer 10

• Variables Measured are specific and relevant
• Assessment = Valid and reliable
• Tests are administered at appropriate times and repeated at regular intervals
• Administration of Assessments are rigidly controlled
• Human rights are respected
• Results of assessments are explained in verbal and written forms

Question 11

A good assessment is… (5)

Answer 11

• Safe
• Valid
• Reliable
• Practical
• Conducted in a professional manner

Question 12

What can assessments do?

Answer 12

• Objectively measures health and performance in a group
• Identifies odds and chance of success in a domain based on comparable data
• Identifies odds and chance of a particular health outcome based on risk factors, incidence and other data

Question 13

An assessment can not …

Answer 13

Make absolute predictions related to health and fitness