Lecture 3 - Testing concepts, screening, and communication Flashcards
What are the 4 testing concepts?
- Question
- Method
- Results
- Interpretation
What are 4 test selection and important test considerations?
- The end justify’s the means
- Discrimination
- Practicality and mass testability
- Testing sequence
Ease of _____ _______ comparison = interpretations of test results to indicate a persons performance in comparison to a set of standards of norms.
normative data
For multiple trial tests, the score can be what two things?
- Best score
2. Mean score of trials
Standards can be what two things?
- Criterion referenced
2. Norm referenced
_________ reference standards (aka ________ score) = minimum proficiency scores; has the participant achieved a pre-determined level of performance.
criterion
______ ________ standards are more commonly used in health and performance testing.
norm-referenced
What are 4 things to consider when selected norm values?
- Type of test and protocol used
- Definition and demographics of population being compared to
- Test administed by certified professionals
- Values published by a reputable source
What 3 things should every participant/client expect the right to?
- Fair and equitable treatment
- Privacy, anonymity and confidentiality
- A safe and positive testing experience
What are the 5 steps in CSEP?
- Ask
- Assess
- Advice
- Agree
- Assist & arrange
What are 3 reasons to screen?
- Professional
- Ethical
- Legal
Preliminary instructions for clients help with ___________ and should be provided in writing at least ___ hours in advance of test.
standardization; 48
What 5 components are included in pre-screening?
- GAQ/PAR-Q+/health-history questionnaire
- Consent form
- Resting HR measurement
- Resting BP measurement
- Observation
What two terms may you clarify for your client in the PAR-Q?
Heart condition and dizziness
What are the essential components of informed consent?
- Benefits of assessment
2. Risks of assessment
What 3 things should clients be made aware of in informed consent?
- Are participating voluntarily
- Have a responsibility to inform testers of any problems they are experiencing
- Are free to withdraw from participation at any time
Informed consent forms must be _____, ______ and _____ prior to test administration.
read, understood, signed
What are the screening requirement cutoffs for RHR, SBP and DBP?
RHR greater of equal than 100bpm
Resting SBP greater or equal than 160mmHg
Resting DBP greater or equal to 90mmHg
What are 3 ways to interpret results ?
- Health benefit ratings/classifications
- Norms/percentiles
- Pre and post-test to determine percent improvement
