preparation for training Flashcards
what are the two types of tests
laboratory and field
what is a lab test
can only be performed within the confines of a laboratory
what are the positives of a lab test
high degree of control
protocol
reliable
disadvantages of a lab test
expensive
time consuming
travel
frequent testing
what is a field test
different components of fitness
advantages of field tests
test large groups
economical
disadvantages of field tests
not as reliable
difficult to control variables
human errors
what are the reasons for tests
find strengths/weaknesses
evaluate effects of training programme
objectives
specific
talent identification
motivates
adds variety to training
limitations of fitness testing
validaty of test
reliability of test
specificity of test
predictive tests
nota count for sporting environment
personality of tester
time of day
proper test experience
issues in fitness testing
willing participants
consent
research PARQ
what is a maximal fitness test
makes all out effort or a test to exhaustion
what is a submaxiaml fitness test
exercise below maximum effort- used to predict max capacity
limitations of maximal testing
ensuring the subject is exerting max effort
dangers of over exertion and injury
dependant on level of motivation
