Lecture 3 - Testing concepts, screening, and communication

Question 1

What are the 4 testing concepts?

Answer 1

1. Question
2. Method
3. Results
4. Interpretation

Question 2

What are 4 test selection and important test considerations?

Answer 2

1. The end justify’s the means
2. Discrimination
3. Practicality and mass testability
4. Testing sequence

Question 3

Ease of _____ _______ comparison = interpretations of test results to indicate a persons performance in comparison to a set of standards of norms.

Answer 3

normative data

Question 4

For multiple trial tests, the score can be what two things?

Answer 4

1. Best score

2. Mean score of trials

Question 5

Standards can be what two things?

Answer 5

1. Criterion referenced

2. Norm referenced

Question 6

_________ reference standards (aka ________ score) = minimum proficiency scores; has the participant achieved a pre-determined level of performance.

Answer 6

criterion

Question 7

______ ________ standards are more commonly used in health and performance testing.

Answer 7

norm-referenced

Question 8

What are 4 things to consider when selected norm values?

Answer 8

1. Type of test and protocol used
2. Definition and demographics of population being compared to
3. Test administed by certified professionals
4. Values published by a reputable source

Question 9

What 3 things should every participant/client expect the right to?

Answer 9

1. Fair and equitable treatment
2. Privacy, anonymity and confidentiality
3. A safe and positive testing experience

Question 10

What are the 5 steps in CSEP?

Answer 10

1. Ask
2. Assess
3. Advice
4. Agree
5. Assist & arrange

Question 11

What are 3 reasons to screen?

Answer 11

1. Professional
2. Ethical
3. Legal

Question 12

Preliminary instructions for clients help with ___________ and should be provided in writing at least ___ hours in advance of test.

Answer 12

standardization; 48

Question 13

What 5 components are included in pre-screening?

Answer 13

1. GAQ/PAR-Q+/health-history questionnaire
2. Consent form
3. Resting HR measurement
4. Resting BP measurement
5. Observation

Question 14

What two terms may you clarify for your client in the PAR-Q?

Answer 14

Heart condition and dizziness

Question 15

What are the essential components of informed consent?

Answer 15

1. Benefits of assessment

2. Risks of assessment

Question 16

What 3 things should clients be made aware of in informed consent?

Answer 16

1. Are participating voluntarily
2. Have a responsibility to inform testers of any problems they are experiencing
3. Are free to withdraw from participation at any time

Question 17

Informed consent forms must be _____, ______ and _____ prior to test administration.

Answer 17

read, understood, signed

Question 18

What are the screening requirement cutoffs for RHR, SBP and DBP?

Answer 18

RHR greater of equal than 100bpm
Resting SBP greater or equal than 160mmHg
Resting DBP greater or equal to 90mmHg

Question 19

What are 3 ways to interpret results ?

Answer 19

1. Health benefit ratings/classifications
2. Norms/percentiles
3. Pre and post-test to determine percent improvement