Pre/Post Testing

Question 1

What is purpose of testing?

Answer 1

To measure fitness levels

Not improve fitness levels

Question 2

What must be done before fitness testing is carried out?

Answer 2

Activity Analysis, Informed Consent and PAR-Q

Question 3

List reasons for Pre-testing

There are 6

Answer 3

1. Identify strengths and weaknesses of the athlete
2. Establish a baseline
3. Determining suitability for positions or sports
4. Motivate participants
5. Predict Potential
6. Selection Criteria

Question 4

List reasons for Post-Testing

There are 3

Answer 4

• Measure Improvement
• Evaluate the success of training program
• Motivation

Question 5

What would be a psychological reason of conducting fitness testing?

Answer 5

Motivational purposes

Question 6

What are the 4 Fitness Assessment Protocols?

Answer 6

1. Reliability
2. Validity
3. Accuracy
4. Informed Consent

Question 7

What does Reliability of Testing refer to?

Answer 7

The ability of a test to produce consistent and repeatable results

Question 8

What are some ways to make tests reliable?

Answer 8

• Same time of day
• Same warm-up before each test
• Same weather conditions
• Same nutritional and hydration levels
• Same shoes and clothing worn
• Same person administering
• Same surface
• Complete tests in same order

Question 9

What are some answers for increased reliability that VCAA does not accept?

Answer 9

• Don’t say environmental conditions
• Don’t say same equipment
• Don’t say same location

Question 10

What does validity refer to when testing?

Answer 10

The test measures what it intends to measure

Question 11

Give an example of valid and invalid test

Answer 11

• Coopers 12 minute run is a valid test for Aerobic Power
• 1500m Race is not a valid test for Ananerobic capacity

Question 12

What does Accuracy of testing refer to?

Answer 12

The results attained are precise

This will also increase reliability

Question 13

What is Laboratory Testing

Answer 13

Lab tests are direct tests and are fitness tests carried out under sport science lab conditions

Question 14

What is Field Testing

Answer 14

Indirect tests that are carried out in teams training or class activity settings

Question 15

What does accuracy link to in terms of testing?

Answer 15

Links to calibrated equipment, having the same trained assessor doing pre and post testing.

Question 16

What are the two types of Fitness Assessment

Answer 16

• Laboratory Testing
• Field Testing

Question 17

List some positives of Laboratory testing

Answer 17

• Most accurate
• Reliable and valid
• Controlled Environment

Question 18

List some negatives of Laboratory Testing

Answer 18

• Expensive
• Sophisticated equipment
• Hard to find controlled environments
• Long time to complete

Question 19

List some positives of Field Testing

Answer 19

• Readily available
• Inexpensive equipment
• Can produce reasonable accurate results and reliabel feedback
• Can be done for large groups
• Can be modified easily

Question 20

List some negatives of Field Testing

Answer 20

• Not as accurate as lab tests
• Don’t get specific feedback (eg: blood lactate levels, Heart Rate, etc)