4.2 - Preparation and training methods in relation to maintaining physical activity and performance

Question 1

what is quantitative data?

Answer 1

contains factual information and numerical values

Question 2

what is qualitative data?

Answer 2

is subjective, as it looks at feelings, opinions and emotions

Question 3

what is objective data?

Answer 3

based upon facts and is measurable

- in fitness testing it involves measurements and therefore are more likely to be accurate

Question 4

what is subjective data?

Answer 4

is based upon personal opinions, assumptions, interpretations and beliefs

Question 5

what is validity?

Answer 5

when testing a performer, ensuring the test is valid and set up in a way that produces reliable results

Question 6

what needs to be taken into account when assessing the validity of a test?

Answer 6

• is the research method relevant and does it do exactly what it is set out to do?
• is the test sport-specific

Question 7

what is reliability?

Answer 7

• when a test produces results that are consistent and can be repeated with the same outcome

Question 8

what considerations need to be taken into account when ensuring a test is reliable?

Answer 8

• tester should be experienced
• equipment should be standardised
• sequencing of tests is important
• repetition of tests should be possible to avoid human error