Exercise Testing Principles

These flashcards cover the essential principles and considerations for conducting exercise testing in athletes.

Purpose of Exercise Testing

To identify athletes' strengths and weaknesses, measure improvements, assess readiness for game demands, and evaluate recovery post-injury.

Key factors for fitness testing

Consider the specific needs of the sport, access to equipment, and the qualifications of personnel conducting the tests.

Components tested in fitness evaluation

Speed and acceleration, lower body power, and aerobic capacity (e.g., Yo-Yo Test).

Pretest guidelines

Provide 48 hours notice, conduct tests in an indoor setting, ensure a thorough warm-up, and confirm athletes have eaten 90 minutes prior.

Order of testing

Speed and acceleration tests, lower body power tests, and the aerobic Yo-Yo test last.

Important information to record during fitness testing

Details of who conducted the test, time of day, venue, equipment used, temperature, and environmental conditions if outdoors.