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What is the primary purpose of fitness testing?
What is the primary purpose of fitness testing?
- To predict future performance
- To establish goals and create exercise prescription (correct)
- To develop rapport with the client
- To rank athletes/individuals for selection purposes
Which type of strength is used when comparing individual test results to normative data or comparing between individuals?
Which type of strength is used when comparing individual test results to normative data or comparing between individuals?
- Dynamic strength
- Absolute strength (correct)
- Maximum strength
- Functional strength
What does the SMARTS acronym stand for in the context of selecting tests?
What does the SMARTS acronym stand for in the context of selecting tests?
- Selecting, Measuring, Analyzing, Recording, Training, Selectivity
- Specificity, Mode, Application, Research, Training, Status (correct)
- Sprint, Muscular, Aerobic, Resistance, Technique, Speed
- Strength, Movement, Agility, Resistance, Training, Speed
Which energy system is primarily stressed during capacity tests for jumping and cycling?
Which energy system is primarily stressed during capacity tests for jumping and cycling?
What does agility refer to in the context of fitness testing?
What does agility refer to in the context of fitness testing?
What is the primary purpose of conducting muscular endurance tests such as the YMCA Bench Press Test and Push-up Test?
What is the primary purpose of conducting muscular endurance tests such as the YMCA Bench Press Test and Push-up Test?
What is the primary purpose of conducting the Overhead Squat and Hurdle Step tests?
What is the primary purpose of conducting the Overhead Squat and Hurdle Step tests?
Which type of strength is measured using the tests for maximum power and strength?
Which type of strength is measured using the tests for maximum power and strength?
What is the primary focus of capacity tests for jumping and cycling?
What is the primary focus of capacity tests for jumping and cycling?
What does reliability refer to in the context of fitness testing?
What does reliability refer to in the context of fitness testing?
Which tests are included in the sequence of tests for Performance according to NSCA?
Which tests are included in the sequence of tests for Performance according to NSCA?
What is the main factor related to anaerobic power?
What is the main factor related to anaerobic power?
