fitness testing

Question 1

what is technical analysis

Answer 1

efficiency of movement and aesthetics

Question 2

what is tactical analysis

Answer 2

vision, decision making and strategies

Question 3

what is behavioural analysis

Answer 3

observing and assessing social interactions and why performers behaviour in a certain way

Question 4

what is physical analysis

Answer 4

collection of data to inform training and competition

Question 5

what are the purposes of performance analysis

Answer 5

assess performance and potential
design training programmes
set goals and judge an athletes progress
talent identification
monitoring current fitness level
identification of strengths and weaknesses
assess health status and monitor recovery after injury
identify opposition strengths and weaknesses
predict opposition tactics

Question 6

what is biomechanical analysis and examples

Answer 6

analysing technical execution of skills
eg. movement analysis, planes, axis, angles, distances, times, forces

Question 7

what is notational analysis

Answer 7

using symbols and data to record information, software companies have developed programmes such as opta
eg. statics,patterns of plays, errors and achievements

Question 8

what is fitness skills analysis and examples

Answer 8

used outside of competition to gain information on performance
eg. physical conditioning, technical efficiency, tactical effectiveness

Question 9

what is behavioural analysis and examples

Answer 9

using observations or self report questionaires coaches can collect imformation on players
eg. arousal, anxiety, decision making

Question 10

what is video analysis

Answer 10

provides objective imformation and can enhance peformance analysis
eg. permanent immediate or technolgical aids (freezing slow motion).

Question 11

examples of performance analysis technology

Answer 11

fitness tracker
gps
social media platforms

Question 12

what are the limitations of performance analysis

Answer 12

real time analysis- difficult to remember key events (coaches can recall only 30-50% of the game)
coaches may form biased views of athletes which may mean incorrect guidance is given
descision making, spatial awareness are difficult to quantify

Question 13

what are the benefits of fitness testing

Answer 13

identify strength and weaknesses
monitor progress in training
comparison to others training
enhance motivation of participants
measure effectiveness of training programmes
identify talent
set goals

Question 14

what are the 2 methods of training

Answer 14

lab and field

Question 15

what is valid research in sports

Answer 15

accurately measures what it claims to
is activity specific
reflects the fitness requirements of the activity

Question 16

what is reliable research in sports

Answer 16

produces similar results if repeated
can effect comparison and evaluation of data
uses standardised environment and protocol
human and technical error

Question 17

how do we improve reliablity and validity

Answer 17

following test protocols

Question 18

what are advantages of lab testing

Answer 18

high levels of internal validity

Question 19

what are disadvantages of lab testing

Answer 19

low levels of ecological validity
expensive
needs expertise
can sometimes only test one athlete at a time

Question 20

what is vo2 max test test

Answer 20

vo2- the max volume of oxygen a person can take in, transport and use per min
it gives a good measure of cardio vascular endurance

Question 21

what is the vo2 max test protocol

Answer 21

• athlete is connected to a gas analyser and hr monitor
• treadmill speed is progressively increased
• changes in concentrations of oxygen and carbon dioxide measured
• test continues until athlete reaches exhausion indicating maximal oxygen uptake is reached

Question 22

what is the wingate 30sec cycle test test

Answer 22

it measures anaerobic capacity

Question 23

what is the wingate 30sec cycle test protocol

Answer 23

• the cycle ergometer is set up with resistance in proportion to the athletes body weight
• max effort for 30secs
• ## number of revolutions pedalled every 5 secs are counted by a computer

Question 24

what are the advantages of field testing

Answer 24

high ecological validity
low cost
larger sample size can be tested at one time

Question 25

what are the disadvatages of field tests

Answer 25

low internal validity

Question 26

what is the interpretation of lab test results

Answer 26

provide direct measurement of specific component of fitness

Question 27

what is the interpretation of field test results

Answer 27

predict scores using data to motivate individual and see development

Question 28

what does the multi stage fitness test measure

Answer 28

aerobic capacity/vo2 max

Question 29

what is the multistage fitness test protocol

Answer 29

- 20m marked out on flat surface - run up and down in time to the beeps on pre recorded app - beeps become faster - continue to exhaustion and can no longer keep up to beeps - level reached is compared to normative table

Question 30

what does the harvard step test test

Answer 30

submaimal test that tests vo2 max that doesnt require subject to work to exhaustion

Question 31

what is the harvard step test protocol

Answer 31

used when testing special opulation - 50cm high step - using metronome steps up and down at a rate of 30 steps per min for 5 mins - number of heart beats are counted between 1 and 1 and half mins after completing test to calculate fitness index

Question 32

what does the plank test measure

Answer 32

static strength

Question 33

what is the plank test protocol

Answer 33

- subject lies face down forearms on floor (plank position) - as stopwatch starts they get into position - hold posistion til exhaustion and are unabale to keep hips or back straight

Question 34

what does 1 rep max test

Answer 34

dynamic strength

Question 35

what is the 1 rep max test protocol

Answer 35

- select weight for specific muscle group to be tested - starting at acheiveable weight - weight is increase each completed rep until failure

Question 36

what does 1 min press up test measure

Answer 36

muscular endurance

Question 37

what is the 1 min press up test protocol

Answer 37

- on a floor with mats lay down hands under shoulders - on start on stopwatch subject pushes into press up and back down - number of full press ups completed are counted in the 1 min

Question 38

what does the sit and reach test measure

Answer 38

flexibility

Question 39

what is the sit and reach test protocol

Answer 39

- use a sit and reach box against wall - sit with fit against the fat side of the box legs fully extended - reach forward as far as possible with hands measurement taken from finger tips - best of 3 attempts

Question 40

what does sprint test measures

Answer 40

speed

Question 41

what is the sprint test protocol

Answer 41

- set an appropriate distance - using a stop watch or timing gates time the sprint

Question 42

what does the vertical jump test measure

Answer 42

power

Question 43

what is the vertical jump test protocol

Answer 43

- stand side on to wall reach far up as possible and mark where finger tips reach - jump vertically and distance between standing height and jump is calculated - 3 attempts

Question 44

what does the illinois agility test measure

Answer 44

agility

Question 45

what is the illinois agility test protocol

Answer 45

- set up course - start lying down arms outstretched touching startline - complete test as quickly as possible

Question 46

what does the stork stand test measure

Answer 46

balance

Question 47

what is the stork balance test protocol

Answer 47

- stand both feet hands on hips - lift right leg up sole of foot placed against the side of left kneecap - timed holding the position for longest

Question 48

what are reaction time and coordination tests tricky to measure

Answer 48

they arent valid for certain sports (sport specific)