order of assessment

Question 1

assessment order

Answer 1

• ## each test can influence the outcome (success/failure) of subsequent tests

Question 2

to start assessment consider…

Answer 2

• “legalities” (PAR Q+, consent, waivers)
• screening information
• intensity and duration of each test

Question 3

considerations for order

Answer 3

• recovery time and fatigue
• facilitation effect
• psychological preparation (max testing?)
• fitness level
• practicality and logic
• recovery time for energy systems

Question 4

full assessment order should be …

Answer 4

1. questionaries, forms, preliminary health screening, risk assessment
2. anthropometrics and body comp
3. assess other non-taxing aspects of fitness: flexibility, posture, balance, reaction time, dexterity
4. maximal or submaximal aerobic test , is maximal it is the last test b/c of recovery time, if submaximal it is done right after body comp and non demanding assessments as a warm-up for other assessments
5. anaerobic test
6. MSK tests b/c they allow for the best recovery , alternate btw. upper and lower body
7. max aerobic testing if applicable