Physical Education - Training programs planning (assessment of fitness)

Physiological perspective

Examination and understanding of the various bodily systems an functions that influence athletic performance (mainly focuses on bodily health of an individual)

Considerations from a physiological perspective

Current fitness level, heath conditions, replicating the requirements of the activity

Psychological perspective

Examination and understanding of the mental and emotional aspects that influence athletic performance, behaviour, and experiences (mainly focused on motivation)

Considerations from a psychological perspective

Purpose of testing, motivations, goals, test administration (ex. tests with classmates instead of alone)

Pre-training program testing aims

Set benchmarks, assess strengths and weaknesses, motivate participants, assess participant suitability for positions

Testing during training aims

Evaluating the effectiveness of the program and to motivate participants

Post-training program testing aims

Evaluating the effectiveness of the training program, review benchmarks, motivate participants

Informed consent

Outlines the risks of the fitness testing and training programs, confidentiality of the testing and aims to protect the interests of the participant and the testing organization

Characteristics of informed consent

The nature and purpose of the test, the risks involved, procedure and methods of the test, confidentiality of the test, consent can be withdrawn at any time, if under 18 must get consent from a parent/guardian

Validity

The degree to which a test, measurement, or assessment tool accurately measures what it claims to measure.