Chapter 1-4: Exercise Testing Methodology and Goal Setting

Vocabulary flashcards covering key terms from the lecture notes on exercise testing methodology and goal setting.

Unrestricted program

A program where the client can perform any exercise tests or activities.

Modified program

A program in which the client may need some activity modifications to match limitations.

Supervised program

A program in which the client requires full supervision and various activity modifications due to significant health risks.

Medically supervised program

A program requiring medical clearance and adherence to a physician's recommendations; helps limit liability.

Pre-exercise screening

Documents that guide testing and program decisions based on health risks.

Validity

The ability of a test to accurately measure what it is designed to measure.

Reliability

The ability to produce consistent results across retesting under identical conditions.

Testing protocol

The standardized procedures, measurements, scoring, and equipment used in a test.

Environmental factors

Ambient temperature, humidity, noise, distractions, and pollution that can affect test results.

Pre-test checklist

A checklist used by client and trainer to ensure proper preparation before testing.

Practice testing

Rehearsing a test prior to maximal effort to improve testing economy and predict performance.

Phosphogen system (ATP-PC)

Energy system used for short, high-intensity efforts; key in phosphogen driven tests.

Neurally demanding tests

Tests that rely on nerve–muscle coordination and mental focus; placed early in testing sequence.

Glycolytic tests

Tests that primarily rely on glycolytic energy production.

Aerobic-based tests

Tests that rely on aerobic metabolism for longer-duration exercise.

Resting tests

Tests performed at rest, such as body composition or flexibility.

Non-fatiguing tests

Tests that do not cause substantial fatigue, such as body composition and flexibility.

Test order on same day

If multiple tests are done the same day, perform resting/non-fatiguing first, then strength/power/speed, then anaerobic endurance, then anaerobic capacity, then aerobic.

Strength tests

Tests that assess maximal force or explosiveness (often part of the sequence after resting tests).

Anaerobic endurance tests

Tests that measure the ability to sustain high-intensity efforts until fatigue.

Anaerobic capacity tests

Tests such as a 400-meter shuttle that assess the body’s capacity for high-intensity work.

Norms

Age- and gender-specific norms or averages used to interpret test scores.

Needs analysis

Process of identifying client needs to guide program development.

Two-column needs-remedies list

A two-column system matching each need with a remedy for quick reference during goal setting and tracking.

Goals

Controllable, specific, measurable, realistic, and rewarding objectives aligned with client capabilities.

Daily objectives

Mini-goals or daily steps that progress toward short-term goals and ultimately long-term goals.

Building block approach

Achieving long-term goals by progressing through successive daily objectives and short-term goals.

Unattainable goal

Setting goals that are impossible to achieve given the time and resources.

Unrealistic timeline

Setting timelines that are too aggressive or unlikely to be achieved.

Unclear or intangible goal

Goals that are vague or non-specific, such as 'lose fat' without clear criteria.

Not emphasizing daily objectives

Failing to specify or focus on the daily actions needed to progress.