Competency and Capacity Assessment II

formal assessment

structured protocols, not deviating from instructions

muscular capacity

-strength, endurance and power

-core component of physical fitness

maximum strength

the maximum force produced during single exertion at zero or slow movement speed

1RM or multiple RM assessments

directly test the maximum weight that can be lifted during compound movements

1RM equation

1RM = load/(1-[0.025 x number of reps])

dynamometry

involves objective measurement of forces using transducers

grip strength

measure of isometric strength proposed as a ‘biomarker’ of health/functional status especially in older adults

muscular endurance

ability to produce sub-maximal force against resistance for extended time

absolute endurance

the total time or number of repetitions against a resistance in Newtons

relative endurance

the total time or number of repetitions against a ‘normalized’ resistance

training endurance

decreased load, increased reps

upper body dynamic field test

push ups, inverted rows, chin/pull ups

upper body static field test

flexed/bent arm hand, handstand

trunk dynamic field test

curl ups, leg raises, back extensions

trunk static field test

-v sit, plank

-side bridge/plank

lower body dynamic field test

single leg squat

lower body static field test

single/double leg wall sit

muscular power

ability to produce force against external resistance at various movement speeds

speed strength

prioritizes movement speed over force produced

strength speed

prioritizes force produced over movement speed

whole body power field tests

various standing medicine ball throws for distance

peak power - vertical jump

P= (60.7 x jump height) + (45.3 x body mass)-2055