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What is test validity?
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The degree to which a test or test item measures what it is supposed to measure; this is the most important characteristic of testing.
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How can validity be affected by test selection?
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The test must emulate the energy requirements and important movements of the sport for which ability is being tested.
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How does test validity change with different sports and training status? Which tests are appropriate for which sports?
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An experienced athlete may be able to take a technique-intensive test whereas an inexperienced athlete may have to be given a more general test. See pages 254-270.
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What is the purpose of assessing an athlete's performance level?
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To determine through testing if there is improvement in the individual athlete and the overall effectiveness of the physical conditioning program as determined by changes in the test score.
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How can tests be administered to use time efficiently?
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Duplicate test setups may be employed to efficient use of time. A tester can administer up to 2 nonfatiguing tests in sequence to an athlete as long as test reliability can be maintained. See page 245
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What procedures are used to calibrate equipment?
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There should be a set protocol on calibrating all devices that each staff member uses. If not followed different testing results can occur.
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How should testing stations be organized to prevent injuries from occurring?
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There should be ample of enough space to perform the test and allow for testers to be present as well as space between the various stations as not to interfere or impede among themselves. Non wet surface, clean and functioning equipment, etc.
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Explain the protocol if an emergency situation occurs during a testing session?
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Medical referral may be needed if the injury is low, but immediate medical attention will be needed if the injury is significant. See page 244
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How much space does each test require?
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Distance and speed testing need 200m to up to 1.5 miles of running surface. Agility testing can varying depending on the test (i.e. shuttle run), resistance testing need a small area as well as flexibility testing.
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What testing equipment is typically used in performance assessments?
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Weights, stop watch or electric timer, tape measure, mats, metronome, cones, etc
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How does testing equipment measure performance?
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It provides reliable time, weight, and any other information that is needed in a consistent manner if the tester is properly trained to use them.
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How can athletes be prepared to successfully complete a testing battery?
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The information on the test should be announced well in advance of the test. Athletes should be familiar with the test content and given a pre-test 1-3 days prior to the test at less than max effort. Viewing a video of the test is helpful as well as well as demonstrating the techniques required for each test.
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In what sequence should performance test be done?
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In this order: Non-fatiguing test, agility tests, max power and strength tests, sprint tests, local muscular endurance tests, fatiguing anaerobic capacity test, aerobic capacity tests.
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What is the amount of rest needed between each test?
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3-5minutes for test taxing the phosphagen system. Max test of the lactic system requires at least 1 hour for complete recovery.
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What are the types of test administered to assess the physical characteristics of an athlete? What are their protocols? How do these tests assess an athlete's performance?
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See pages 254-270. They allow the CSCS to develop an athletic profile which is a group of test results related to sport-specific abilities that are important for quality performance in a sport or position.
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What are the typical values for the various performance tests? How do these results id an athlete's deficiency?
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See pages 275-292. By comparing them to a group or nationwide base it allows the CSCS to work on areas that the athlete may be deficient in and develop strategies to address these deficiencies (low 200m run, need more sprint work to improve this sport skill for a wide receiver)
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What statistical analyses may be used to assess
test results and how are they used to assess whether a score is good or bad? |
The standard deviation is a measure of the variability of a set of scores about the mean (see pg 271-272) or you can use a percentile rank.
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How are scores interpreted based on the athlete's position? How can testing results help in setting appropriate training goals?
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You develop an Athletic Profile which has 5 main steps see page 272.
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