Field Testing Guidelines and Protocols for Netball

These flashcards cover key concepts and definitions regarding field testing protocols and guidelines specifically related to Netball.

Exercise Testing

The process used to assess the strengths and weaknesses of athletes in order to implement appropriate training.

Aerobic Test: Yo-Yo

A fitness test that measures an athlete's aerobic capacity through repeated shuttle runs between two lines 20 meters apart.

Vertical Jump Test

A test to assess an athlete's lower body power by measuring their maximum vertical jump ability.

When to Test

Key points in the athlete's training schedule such as early February, before competition starts, and prior to team selection.

Testing Order

The sequence in which tests should be conducted, typically beginning with speed tests followed by power tests and finishing with aerobic tests.

Fitness Testing Preparation

Guidelines to prepare for testing, such as ensuring adequate recovery time and appropriate warm-up prior to tests.

Strengths and Weaknesses

The assessment outcomes of exercise tests that inform training focus areas for athletes.

Testing Guidelines Summary

A comprehensive overview of when to test, what to test, the order of testing, and preparation guidelines.

Fitness Testing Information

Details that should be recorded during tests, including who conducted them, time of day, venue, and weather conditions.

Speed and Acceleration Test

A test measuring how quickly an athlete can complete sprints of various distances (5m, 10m, 20m).