Preparation To Maintain/Enhance Performance

Question 1

Quantitative data

Answer 1

Contains factual info and numerical values (distance travelled in metres for 12min Cooper run) - for testing hypothesis

Question 2

Qualitative data

Answer 2

Is subjective, as it looks at feelings/opinions/emotions (formulating hypothesis)

Question 3

Objective data

Answer 3

Based on facts and is measurable. In fitness testing, objective tests involve a measurement and are therefore more likely to be accurate (time in 30m dash)

Question 4

Subjective data

Answer 4

Based on personal opinion, assumptions, interpretations and beliefs

Question 5

Validity

Answer 5

When the test actually measures what it sets out to

measure (hand grip strength lacks validity for footballers because it only tests forearm strength)

Question 6

Reliability

Answer 6

The test can be repeated accurately (extraneous variables. Did they get the same amount of sleep? Did they get a warm up?)