CSCS Practical Applied

a procedure for assessing ability in a particular endeavor

test

A test used to assess ability that is performed away from the lab and doesn't require extensive training or expensive equipment:

field test

process of collecting data:

measurement

process of analyzing test results for the purpose of decision making:

 evaluation

a test administered before the beginning of training to determine the athlete's initial basic ability levels:

pretest

a test administered one or more times during training period to assess program and modify the program as needed:

 midtest

periodic reevaluation based on midtests administered during the training, usually at regular intervals

formative evaluation

test administered after a training period to determine the success of the training program in achieving training objectives:

post test

the degree to which a test or test item measures what it is supposed to measure

validity

the ability of a test to represent the underlying construct (measures what it is designed to measure)

Construct validity

appearance to the athlete and other casual observers that a test measures what it is purported to measure

face validity

assessment by experts that the testing covers all relevant subtopics or component abilities in appropriate proportions

 content validity

the extent to which test scores are associated with some other measure of the same ability

criterion-referenced validity

the extent to which test scores are associated with those of other accepted tests that measure the same ability

concurrent validity

evidenced by high positive correlation between results of the test being assessed and of those of the recognized measure of the construct

convergent validity

the extent to which the test score corresponds with future behavior or performance

predictive validity

the ability of a test to distinguish between 2 different constructs and is evidence based by a low correlation between the results of the test and those of tests of a different construct

discriminant validity

measure of the degree of consistency or repeatability of a test

reliability

statistical correlation of the scores from the 2 administrations

test-retest reliability

equipment error and biological variations of the athletes

 typical error of measurement (TE)

lack of consistent performance by the person being tested

 intrasubject variability

the degree to which different raters agree in their test results over time or on repeated occasions

interrater reliability

lack of consistent scores by a given tester

intrarater variability

In order for a test to be valid it must take this into consideration?

Sport specificity

a grouping of tests

 test battery

What is the proper order of testing?:

1. Nonfatiguing tests (e.g. height, weight, skinfolds)

2. Agility (e.g. t-test,

pro-agility)

3. Max Power/Strength (e.g.1RM)

4. Speed (e.g. 40m sprint)

5. Local Muscular Endurance (e.g.

push-up or sit-up test)

6. Fatiguing Anaerobic Capacity (e.g. 300-yard shuttle)

7. Aerobic Capacity (e.g. 1.5 mile

run)

What are the 2 tests that are recommended to be done on different days or after prolonged rest?

fatiguing anaerobic capacity and aerobic capacity

ability to respond effectively to various physical demands of specific sport or event

athletic performance

the maximal rate of energy produced by the combined phosphagen and anaerobic glycolytic systems for the moderate-duration activities (30-90s)

anaerobic capacity

the ability for certain muscles or muscle groups to perform repeated contractions against a submaximal resistance:

local muscular endurance

maximum rate at which an athlete can produce energy through oxidation of energy sources

aerobic capacity (power)

speed and change of direction due to a stimulus

agility

movement distance per unit time quantified as time taken over a distance

 speed

What is the max distance you can utilize for testing speed?

100m

range of motion about a body joint

flexibility

What should not be done before a static stretching/flexibility test?

ballistic stretching

ability to maintain static and dynamic equilibrium or ability to maintain body's center of gravity over base of support:

balance

a measure of the ability to return to a desired position following a disturbance in the system

stability

These 2 balance test have good reliability

Balance error scoring system (BESS) and Star Excursion Balance Test (SEBT)

relative proportions by weight of fat and lean tissue

body composition

What is the most valid and reliable test for body composition?

skinfolds

the science of measurement applied to the human body, generally includes height, weight, and selected body girths

anthropometry

When measuring an athlete's height you measure to the nearest what?: 

1/4 inch

How many spotters and recorders are required for a 1RM bench press test?

1 spotter and 1 recorder

How many warm-up sets at heavier weight should be performed before first 1RM attempt on bench press?:

2

How many spotters and recorders are needed for a 1RM bench pull?

1 spotter and 1 recorder

In order for a rep to be valid on a 1RM bench pull what needs to occur?

touch the underside of the bench and controlled down

How many spotters and recorders are needed during the 1RM back squat?

2 spotters and 1 recorder

How much space is required to perform the standing long jump test?:

20ft (6m)

How many people are required for the standing long jump test?

 2 (1 distance scorer and 1 recorder)

In order for a jump to be scored on the standing long jump the athlete must?

land of their feet

The best score of 3 trials of the standing long jump is rounded to the nearest?

0.5in or 1cm

For the vertical jump test the best of 3 trials is rounded to the nearest?

 0.5in or 1cm

When recording a long jump trial where do you take the measurement?

the heels of the athlete

How long does the athlete hold the bottom position in static jump test before jumping?

 2-3s

How long is the athlete required to rest between trials of a 300-yard shuttle?

5 minutes

How many trials should be done of a 300 yard shuttle?

2

The average of the trials of the 300 yard shuttle is rounded to the nearest?

 0.1s

For the partial curl-up test the metronome should be set to what?

40bpm

In the partial curl-up test how far away should the tape be from the middle finger of a younger athlete?

4.7in

In the partial curl-up test how far away should the tape be from the middle finger of an older athlete?:

3.1in

During the push-up test for women, what is the size of the foam roller that bring their chest too?

4 inches in diameter

For the YMCA bench press test, what is the weight for males?

80lbs

For the YMCA Bench Press test, what is the weight for women?

35lbs

What is the metronome set at for the YMCA Bench Press Test?

60bpm

How many cones are required for the T-test?:

4

What would cause an invalid T-test?:

crossing the feet, failure to touch cones, going to the right instead of left to start

The best of the T-test trials is taken to the nearest?

 0.1s

For the pro agility test the athlete starts in what stance?

 3 point stance

The best of the 2 trials for the pro agility test is taken to the nearest?

 0.1s

How many cones are required for the 505 agility test?:

 7

The best of the trials of the 505 agility test is taken to the nearest?

0.1s

During straight line sprint tests, the athlete is allowed how many practice runs at submax speed?:

2

During straight line sprint tests the athlete assumes what stance at the starting position?

3 or 4 point stance

How much time of rest is required between trials of a sprint test?:

2 minutes

For the sit and reach test, the best of 3 trials is taken to the nearest?

0.25in or 1cm

During the overhead squat test the athlete must squat to what depth?

hip crease below knees

What is the minimum amount of reps needed to be performed during the overhead squat assessment?

5

For the skinfold assessment, what do the measurements of each site need to be within?

2mm

What are the eight sites for the skinfold assessment?

 1. Triceps

2. Subscapula

3. Chest

4. Midaxillary

5. Suprailiac

6. Abdomen

7. Thigh

8. Calf

difference between an athlete's score at the beginning and end of training

difference score

the average of the scores (most commonly used measure of central tendency)

mean

middlemost score when a set of scores is arranged in order (use when it best represents group scores): 

median

the score that occurs with greatest frequency

mode

interval from the lowest to highest score:

range

percent of test takers below that individual

percentile rank

Increased muscle temperature, increased core temperature, enhanced neural function, and disruption of transient connective tissue bonds are examples of?

temperature-related effects

Increased blood flow, elevation of baseline oxygen consumption, and postactivation potentiation are examples of?

Non-temperature related effects

5 minutes of slow aerobic activity is considered what?

General warm-up

Follows general warm up and should incorporate movements similar to that of the athlete's sport. Typically 10-20 minutes.:

 Specific Warm-Up

What are the 4 components of the RAMP protocol?:

 1. Raise 2. Activate 3. Mobilize 4. Potentiate

the degree of motion that occurs at a joint

range of motion

range of possible movement about a joint and its surrounding muscles during a passive movement:

static flexibility

the available ROM during active movements and therefore requires voluntary muscle action

 dynamic flexibility

What range of motion is greater dynamic or static?

dynamic

What joint structure allows for the greatest range of motion?:

ball-and-socket

How many planes of motion can an ellipsoidal joint function in?:

2

A hinge joint operates in how many planes of motion?

1

Fibrous connective tissue replaces degenerating muscle fibers

 fibrosis

Who are more flexible men or women?:

women