Fitness Testing

Justifying tests from physiological perspective examples (2)

current fitness levels/physical capability, requirements of activity

Justifying tests from psychological perspective examples (3)

goals, motivation, confidence

Justifying tests from sociological perspective examples (2)

cost, access

Purpose of Pre-testing (4)

set benchmarks, assess strengths and weaknesses, motivation, assess suitability to field positions

Purpose of Post-testing (2)

evaluate effectiveness of training program, review benchmarks

Define Validity

the degree to which a test measures what it claims to measure

Define Reliability (+ example)

consistency and dependability of tests used to evaluate eg. controlling factors such as warm up and rest period

Purpose of health screening and informed consent

Informing participants of the aims of testing, methods of testing and safeguards of testing eg. PAR-Q

What is a PAR-Q

a self-screening tool used to determine if the fitness tests are suitable for the individual given previous injury, current fitness levels etc.