Lecture 7: Testing and athlete monitoring

Question 1

Reasons for testing

Answer 1

1. Provides trainer or strength and conditioning coach info to make decisions about the creation or development of the training program
2. Aids in creation of individual or team goals
3. Talent identification
4. Highlights what areas athlete is proficient in
5. Identifies key areas of improvement

Question 2

Evaluation of test quality

Answer 2

Validity and reliability

Question 3

Validity

Answer 3

Degree to which a test or test item measures what it is supposed to measure

Question 4

Face validity

Answer 4

Does the test look appropriate
ex. vertical jump on force plate vs vertech

Question 5

Content validity

Answer 5

Testing should cover all relevant areas
ex. sprinting, change of direction, lower body strength

Question 6

Face validity- vertical jump vertech

Answer 6

Creates a more tangible item to reach to
Surround athlete w teammates to help create a motivational environment

Question 7

Face validity- vertical jump on force plate

Answer 7

Provides more info but is done in the lab and is less motivating so performance is worse

Question 8

Reliability

Answer 8

Measure of the degree of consistency or repeatability of a test

Question 9

Test-retest reliability

Answer 9

Multiple tests must be similar under the same conditions

Question 10

Test selection for athletes or teams

Answer 10

Energy system (PCR, glycolytic, oxidative) and movement specific (40 yard dash, endurance test, distance test)

Question 11

Test selection for general population

Answer 11

Broad

Question 12

Test selection- energy example

Answer 12

Soccer player = Yo-Yo IRT
Defensive lineman= 10 yrd sprint

Question 13

Test selection- movement example

Answer 13

Offensive lineman= 225 bench press
Volleyball player= vertical jump

Question 14

Factors that affect testing

Answer 14

1. Experience of athlete
2. Testing outdoors
3. Testing indoors
4. Consistency
5. Sequence of tests

Question 15

Experience of athlete

Answer 15

Chronological age
Training age

Question 16

Testing outdoors

Answer 16

Weather and temp (rain, heat and cold) play a factor in test results
Perception while testing (ex. running in to wind so athletes think theyll be slower)

Question 17

Testing outdoors vs indoors

Answer 17

Indoors is more reliable
Be consistent

Question 18

Testing indoors

Answer 18

Deceleration areas for sprints and distance tests (mats on walls, having enough space to slow down)
Floor material for jumping and agility tests (dirty/slippery floors)

Question 19

Consistency **most imp

Answer 19

Make sure everyone helping are aware of test set up and criteria (same intern at same station)
Two people at each testing station

Question 20

Things to consider to maintain consistency

Answer 20

Set up
Type of equipment used (ex. cones, med balls)
How many attempts
Where test is set up
How is is data recorded? (L vs R or Avg)

Question 21

Sequence of tests

Answer 21

Critical to minimize fatigue

Question 22

Types of tests

Answer 22

1. Non-fatiguing tests
2. Agility tests
3. Max power or strength tests
4. Sprint tests
5. Local muscular endurance tests
6. Fatiguing anaerobic capacity
7. Aerobic capacity tests

Question 23

Non-fatiguing tests

Answer 23

Height, weight, flexibility, vertical jump

Question 24

Agility tests

Answer 24

Pro-agility, T-test

Question 25

Max power or strength tests

Answer 25

Olympic lifts - 1RM squat etc.

Question 26

Sprint tests

Answer 26

40 yard dash, 10 m sprint

Question 27

Local muscular endurance tests

Answer 27

Max push ups, max pull ups

Question 28

Fatiguing anaerobic capacity tests

Answer 28

300 yard shuttle, RHEIT

Question 29

Aerobic capacity tests

Answer 29

Distance, beep tests

Question 30

Preparing the athletes

Answer 30

Make sure they’re aware when and where test will take place
Let them know which tests they will be performing

Question 31

Testing vs monitoring

Answer 31

Testing= less frequent (1-3 times per year)
Monitoring= more frequent (daily, monthly, weekly)

Question 32

Monitoring

Answer 32

Physical (KPI based on sport)
Wellness (academics or health)
Load (attendance)

Question 33

Advantages of monitoring

Answer 33

Allows us to gather data more regularly
Inexpensive
Time efficient
Adjust individual or team programs if needed

Question 34

Load monitoring

Answer 34

How many sessions and how long?
Could use GPS data or HR

Question 35

Recording data

Answer 35

Being organized w your testing data will save time and look professional when dealing w sport coaches