Testing Concepts, Screening and Communication Flashcards
2 things to consider when discussing the ease of test administration and what they entail
- How easy is it: For the client to perform the test, and for the tester and participant to interact
- how feasible is it in terms of: staff requirements and training, equipment requirements and availability, and associated costs
The pros of laboratory tests
- controlled environment from the equipment down to the barometric pressure in the room
- Higher caliber allowing you to be more precise, reliable and valid
the cons of laboratory tests
- may not reflect the environment of the sport
- expensive
- has to be calibrated and set up (timely)
the pros of field tests
- cost and time efficient
- specific to the sport
cons of field tests
- may not be as valid and reliable
4 test important test characteristics when selecting a test
- does the end justify the means
- discriminations: ability to differentiate between ppl
- practicality and mass testability: feasibility within constraints of time, cost etc
- testing sequence
what sequence do you perform a test? (CSEP)
- screening: PAR Q, consent, observation, resting HR and BP
- body comp: waist girth
- aerobic fitness
- muscoluskeletal fitness: grip strength, push up, sit and reach, vert jump, back extension
- balance: 1 leg stance
What sequence of test items according to NSCA ?
- Screening
- non fatiguing tests: body comp, vert jump, sit and reach, vert jump
- agility tests
- max power and strength: 1RM squat, and bench press
- Sprint test : 40 yrd dash
- local muscle endurance: push ups, curl ups
- fatiguing anaerobic: 400 m run
- aerobic power/ capacity
interpretation of test results to indicate a persons performance in comparison to a set of standards or norms
- -> the score can be?
- -> standards can be?
ease of normative data comparison
- best score or mean of score trials
- criterion- referenced or norm referenced
pass/ fail scores (minimum proficiency score)
criterion - referenced
rates performance in relation to norms
norm referenced standards
norm referenced scores are commonly used in ?
may ass meaning for clients by?
- health and performance testing
- incorporating data interpretation tables
4 things to consider when selecting norm values
- type of test and protocol used
- definition and demographics of population being compared too
- test administered by certified professionals
- values published by reputable source
every participant/client should expect the right to: (3)
- fair and equitable treatment
- privacy, anonymity and confidentiality
- a safe and positive testing experience
3 factors of privacy, anonymity and confidentiality
- not always possible with team or field work
- participants should be made aware of who will see their results and or how results will be shared
- data security
5 steps of the CSEP (at a glance)
- ASK: get to know the client
- ASSESS: Physical activity, fitness & lifestyle
- ADVISE: evaluation report and discussion
- AGREE: devise an action plan
- ASSIST and ARRANGE: providing continuing support
8 things collected in the ASK step (one ting missing from CSEP manual)
- welcome letter
- abilities for active living Q (AAL-Q)
- physical activity and readiness Q (PAR-Q)
- PARmed -X for pregnancy
- physician physical activity readiness clearance
- informed consent
- quick reference
- client info sheet
- -> missing: HR and BP
3 reasons why we screen
- professional
- ethical
- legal
3 responsibilities of tester
- know emergency procedures, phone #s
- know clients contact info and physician should be provided on clients info form
- record details on incident report
preliminary instructions for clients helps with ________ and should be provided in writing at least _____ hours in advance of test
- standardization
- 48
the preliminary instructions should address:
- appropriate dress
- food and beverage (void 2 hours before)
- caffeine (avoid 2 hours before)
- smoking (2 hours before)
- alcohol (6 hours)
- exercise (avoid 6 hrs, moderate 24 and strenuous 48 hours)
5 components of pre test screening
- GAQ/PAR Q+/health Q
- consent form
- resting HR
- resting BP
- Observation
how do clarify the term ‘heart condition for clients”
a broad term used to include heart attacks, angina, congenital heart disease, heart valve disease, congestive heart failure, and use of heart medications
–> do not try to interpret there symptoms
how do you clarify the term ‘dizziness’ for clients
also known as light headedness, usually associated with a feeling of instability