Pre/Post Testing Flashcards
What is purpose of testing?
To measure fitness levels
Not improve fitness levels
What must be done before fitness testing is carried out?
Activity Analysis, Informed Consent and PAR-Q
List reasons for Pre-testing
There are 6
- Identify strengths and weaknesses of the athlete
- Establish a baseline
- Determining suitability for positions or sports
- Motivate participants
- Predict Potential
- Selection Criteria
List reasons for Post-Testing
There are 3
- Measure Improvement
- Evaluate the success of training program
- Motivation
What would be a psychological reason of conducting fitness testing?
Motivational purposes
What are the 4 Fitness Assessment Protocols?
- Reliability
- Validity
- Accuracy
- Informed Consent
What does Reliability of Testing refer to?
The ability of a test to produce consistent and repeatable results
What are some ways to make tests reliable?
- Same time of day
- Same warm-up before each test
- Same weather conditions
- Same nutritional and hydration levels
- Same shoes and clothing worn
- Same person administering
- Same surface
- Complete tests in same order
What are some answers for increased reliability that VCAA does not accept?
- Don’t say environmental conditions
- Don’t say same equipment
- Don’t say same location
What does validity refer to when testing?
The test measures what it intends to measure
Give an example of valid and invalid test
- Coopers 12 minute run is a valid test for Aerobic Power
- 1500m Race is not a valid test for Ananerobic capacity
What does Accuracy of testing refer to?
The results attained are precise
This will also increase reliability
What is Laboratory Testing
Lab tests are direct tests and are fitness tests carried out under sport science lab conditions
What is Field Testing
Indirect tests that are carried out in teams training or class activity settings
What does accuracy link to in terms of testing?
Links to calibrated equipment, having the same trained assessor doing pre and post testing.
