Pre/Post Testing part II

Question 1

What are the two types of testing in terms of intensity?

Answer 1

• Maximal Testing
• Sub-maximal Testing

Question 2

What is a maximal test?

Answer 2

Test is performed as close as possible to exhaustion

Question 3

What is sub-maximal testing?

Answer 3

Tests are not performed to exhaustion

Question 4

What is the difference between Indirect and Direct Testing?

Answer 4

Direct testing will specifically test an ability whilst indirect testing will we used to predict that ability.
Eg: vo2 max will give exact measure of person’s vo2 max, whilst a beep test can be used to predict a person’s vo2 max.

Question 5

What is fitness test battery

Answer 5

When several fitness tests are completed in the same testing session

Question 6

What are the two ways results are used from tests?

Answer 6

• Normative tests (Excellent, Very High, low, etc.)
• Citerios-based tests (Getting into police force, must meet criteria)

Question 7

What are the 3 additional factors that can affect fitness testing?

Answer 7

1. Physiological Factors
2. Psychological Factors
3. Sociocultural Factors

Question 8

List some Physiological Factors

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Answer 8

• Does it use appropriate forms of movement - (same muscle groups and joint actions)
• Does it test appropriate fitness components/energy systems
• It is appropriate for current fitness and health conditions
• Injuries should be factored
• Does fitness test pose risk to indovidual

Question 9

List some Psychological Factors

Answer 9

• Motivation
• Attitude
• Does it cause stress/anxiety
• Fun/Enjoyable
• Is it for competition or wellness
• Elite athletes are more willing to do invasive tests
• Will testing cause poor self-confidence or reduce likelihood of exercise/training in future

Question 10

List some Sociocultural Factors

Answer 10

• Family
• Peers
• Community
• Socioeconomic status
• Gender
• Cultural Beliefs
• Traditions

Question 11

Give an example of how you would justify Serene Williams doing a vo2 max test

Answer 11

From a physiological perspective, multi-stage fitness test will test aerobic power, which is vital in a game of tennis, as well as utilise the same muscle groups and joint actions that Serena will use when running around the court.

Question 12

Give an example of how Oppenheimer completing a multi-stage fitness test with his scientist teammates will have a psychological impact.

Answer 12

Mutli-stage fitness test is completed in groups, thus from a psychological perspective, Oppenheimer’s teammates can provide support and motivation to give him the best result possible.