Testing, Ongoing Monitoring, and Data Evaluation

Question 1

what are factors that influence what type of tests to choose for an athlete?

Answer 1

age, sex, environmental factors (temp, humidity, altitude), movement pattern of sport/position, training status

Question 2

What is the most valid test for measuring muscular power for basketball players? vertical jump, 1 RM bench press, 5RM squat, 100m sprint

Answer 2

vertical jump

Question 3

The bench press, vertical jump, and 10m sprint are the MOST valid tests for which of the following American football positions?

Answer 3

defensive lineman

Question 4

What is the procedure for finding an athlete’s 1RM?

Answer 4

First warm-up with 50% of estimated 1RM, do one rep, then give them 1-5 minutes to rest. increase the weight slightly, and should find 1RM within 3-5 attempts following warm-up.

Question 5

is maximal anaerobic muscular power considered low-speed or high-speed?

Answer 5

high-speed

Question 6

what are examples of maximal anaerobic power tests?

Answer 6

explosive exercises such as power clean, snatch, and push jerk, or height of vertical jump

Question 7

what are examples of low-speed maximal strength tests?

Answer 7

bench press or back squat

Question 8

What is the most commonly used test for non-weightbearing sports such as rowing or cycling?

Answer 8

Wingate anaerobic test

Question 9

what is the general procedure for the standing long jump?

Answer 9

athlete stands with toes just behind starting line, then performs a countermovement and jumps forward as far as possible. must land on both feet to be scored, otherwise the trial is repeated.

Question 10

where is the marker placed to score the standing long jump?

Answer 10

at the back edge of the rearmost heel

Question 11

what is the procedure for the vertical jump test?