Fitness Testing (Cardiorespiratory fitness) W1

Question 1

What are the 3 categories considered when defining an individuals physical fitness?

Answer 1

Cardiorespiratory capacity (or power)
Body composition
Musculoskeletal fitness

Question 2

What are the 4 components which make up the testing loop?

Answer 2

Testing
Analysis
Feedback
Inform

Question 3

In the testing loop, what does “testing” consist of?

Answer 3

Benchmark fitness characteristics in line with the physiological demands of the sport/event

Question 4

In the testing loop, what does “analysis” consist of?

Answer 4

Efficient and accurate processing of data and interpretation within the context of a sport/athlete

Question 5

In the testing loop, what does “feedback” consist of?

Answer 5

Visual report/ verbal feedback to coach/athlete

Question 6

In the testing loop, what does “inform” consist of?

Answer 6

Guided training focus and intensities to optimise and individualise training stimulus

Question 7

What is cardiorespiratory fitness?

Answer 7

The interactions between the cardiac and respiratory systems that maximise performance and recovery

Question 8

What defines an individuals cardiorespiratory endurance?

Answer 8

The ability of an individual to perform a strenuous task for a prolonged period

Question 9

What defines an individuals cardiorespiratory power?

Answer 9

The maximal rate of oxygen consumed (VO2peak/max)

Question 10

What are the 2 types of cardiorespiratory fitness tests?

Answer 10

1) Compares individual performance to population norms (beep test)

2) Directly measures cardiorespiratory fitness based on individuals maximal oxygen consumption (VO2max, L/min or mL/kg/min)

Question 11

What are cardiorespiratory fitness tests?

Answer 11

Step Test
Submaximal Tests
Maximal Tests
Beep Tests

Question 12

What is VO2max?

Answer 12

“Physiological Ceiling” for delivery of O2 to muscle

Question 13

When does oxygen uptake stop increasing linearly?

Answer 13

When maximum oxygen (VO2max) is reached

Question 14

During testing, how can you verify VO2max has been reached?

Answer 14

There is a plateau in O2 consumption despite an increase in work rate

Question 15

If there is not a plateau in O2 consumption, how can you check VO2 max has actually been achieved?

Answer 15

1) Reaching age-predicted max heart rate (_/- 10 beats/min
2) Achieving blood lactate concentration of 8 mmol/L or higher
3) Attaining a respiratory exchange ration of 1.15 or higher
4) Verification Test

Question 16

What is vVO2max?

Answer 16

The speed at which VO2max is elicited

Question 17

How is the oxygen cost of running at a given speed calculated?

Answer 17

Combined measure of VO2max and running economy

Question 18

What is lactate threshold?

Answer 18

The maximum intensity at which lactate production and clearance are in equilibrium and above which, lactate accumulates and exercise becomes unsustainable

Question 19

What is the strongest predictor of performance in long distance events?

Answer 19

Lactate threshold

Question 20

What is anaerobic capacity?

Answer 20

The ability to produce, tolerate and sustain maximal/supramaximal work rates through anaerobic energy production