Special Population Fitness Tests-YOUTH

Question 1

What to consider when testing youth? (5)

Answer 1

1. short attention span
2. size of equipment used (many are built for adults)
3. Growth/maturation (pre, during, post puberty)
4. aging when selecting protocols and testing modes
5. mental toughness

Question 2

What are some limitations to running a V02 max test on a youth

Answer 2

1. not recommended to run maximal tests on youth
2. aerobic capacity is still developing
3. lack of mental toughness

Question 3

name 3 lab based cardiorespiratory tests for youth

Answer 3

1. Modified Blake
2. Modified Bruce
3. Cycle ergometer

Question 4

Name 2 field based cardiorespiratory tests for youth

Answer 4

1. 0.5 or 1.0 mile walk/run
2. 20 meter shuttle run

Question 5

What MSK test can youth do?

Answer 5

All

Question 6

Why use Modified Balke test over the mod. Bruce test for youth?

Answer 6

The mod. Bruce test pushes them too close to their VO2 max

Question 7

What age can you use 1.0 mile walk/run on youth?

Answer 7

ages 5-17 years, can estimate VO2 peak. Norms available

Question 8

What age is recommended for the 0.5 mile walk/run for youth?

Answer 8

5-7 years old

Question 9

What age can you use 20 metre shuffle run on youths?

Answer 9

8-19 years old

Question 10

Benefits for youth performing 1 RM MSK testing

Answer 10

-data purposes
-establish baseline
-develop individualized training programs
-identify muscle imbalances/provide motivation

Question 11

Cons for 1 RM MSK testing on youth

Answer 11

-must be supervised
-equipment size may be too big
-low coordination/technique
-data may be irrelevant in a couple months from growing
-high weight load may effect their growth plate

Question 12

what 4 domains does Canadian Assessment of Physical Literacy (CAPL) touch on? for youth

Answer 12

-Daily physical behaviour
-motivation & confidence
-knowledge & understanding
-physical competence

Question 13

how does Canadian Assessment of Physical Literacy (CAPL) rate childrens fitness

Answer 13

beginning, progressing, achieving, excelling

Question 14

What MSK, aerobic and FMS test does CAPL use for youth

Answer 14

MSK- plank
Aerobic- 20 meter shuttle
FMS- canadian agility & movement test (CAMSA)

Question 15

What areas does the youth american test touch on?

Answer 15

1. body comp- skin fold (triceps & one other spot), BMI
2. aerobic capacity
3. muscular strength, endurance, felxibility

Question 16

what aerobic test does the american youth do

Answer 16

1. PACER test (recommended)- modified 20 meter shuttle for K-3 students
2. one mile walk /run (alternative)
3. 0.5 mile walk/run (alternative)

Question 17

What MSK tests does the american youth fitness test (Fitness Gram) complete and 3 alternative tests

Answer 17

1. curl up (recommended) abdomindal endurance
2. Trunk lift (recommended) back endurance
3. 90 degree push up (recommended) upper body endurance
4. back saver sit/reach (optional) flexibility
5. shoulder stretch (optional) flexibility-appleys scratch test

alternative upper body endurance test include: pull up tes, modified pull up, flexed arm hang