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What is the primary objective of health screening before engaging in fitness assessments?
What is the primary objective of health screening before engaging in fitness assessments?
Which of the following components is NOT considered a part of health-related physical fitness?
Which of the following components is NOT considered a part of health-related physical fitness?
What is the purpose of using normative data when assessing an individual's fitness status?
What is the purpose of using normative data when assessing an individual's fitness status?
Which of the following describes the characteristic of 'objectivity' in a physical fitness test?
Which of the following describes the characteristic of 'objectivity' in a physical fitness test?
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What is the purpose of informed consent when conducting physical fitness assessments?
What is the purpose of informed consent when conducting physical fitness assessments?
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Which of the following characteristics refers to the degree to which a test measures what it is intended to measure?
Which of the following characteristics refers to the degree to which a test measures what it is intended to measure?
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What is the importance of including 'economy' in the design of a physical fitness test?
What is the importance of including 'economy' in the design of a physical fitness test?
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Which of the following is NOT considered a factor in the design of physical fitness tests?
Which of the following is NOT considered a factor in the design of physical fitness tests?
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What does it mean for a physical fitness test to be valid?
What does it mean for a physical fitness test to be valid?
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What is the primary purpose of conducting multiple trials of a physical fitness test?
What is the primary purpose of conducting multiple trials of a physical fitness test?
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Which of the following factors contribute to reducing error in a physical fitness test?
Which of the following factors contribute to reducing error in a physical fitness test?
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Why is it important to test skills that require high coordination and reaction time before potentially fatiguing tests?
Why is it important to test skills that require high coordination and reaction time before potentially fatiguing tests?
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What is the main purpose of using multiple examiners in a subjective test?
What is the main purpose of using multiple examiners in a subjective test?
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What is a key difference between objective and subjective tests in physical fitness assessment?
What is a key difference between objective and subjective tests in physical fitness assessment?
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What is meant by the term 'measurement error' in the context of physical fitness testing?
What is meant by the term 'measurement error' in the context of physical fitness testing?
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Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a good physical fitness test?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a good physical fitness test?
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Which of the following is NOT a factor to consider when evaluating the quality of a norm chart?
Which of the following is NOT a factor to consider when evaluating the quality of a norm chart?
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Which of the following statements about accuracy is true?
Which of the following statements about accuracy is true?
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Flashcards
Accuracy
Accuracy
A measure of how close a result is to the true value.
Systematic errors
Systematic errors
Errors that consistently shift measurements in one direction away from true value, caused by instrument errors or incorrect techniques.
Calibration
Calibration
The process of comparing and adjusting a measuring instrument against a more accurate standard.
Norms
Norms
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Percentile
Percentile
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Median
Median
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Economy in testing
Economy in testing
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Laboratory tests vs Field tests
Laboratory tests vs Field tests
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Cardio-respiratory endurance
Cardio-respiratory endurance
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Muscular Strength
Muscular Strength
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Objectives of Physical Fitness Testing
Objectives of Physical Fitness Testing
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Validity
Validity
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Reliability
Reliability
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Health Screening
Health Screening
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Informed Consent
Informed Consent
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Body Composition
Body Composition
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Measurement Error
Measurement Error
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Random Error
Random Error
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Reducing Error
Reducing Error
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Objectivity
Objectivity
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Subjective Tests
Subjective Tests
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Certification of Examiners
Certification of Examiners
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Study Notes
Evaluation of Physical Fitness
- Components of Health-Related Physical Fitness:
- Cardio-respiratory endurance (aerobic power)
- Muscular strength
- Muscular endurance
- Muscular power
- Flexibility
- Body composition
Objectives of Physical Fitness Testing
- Assess the current fitness level of individuals entering a program, often comparing it to age and gender-specific norms.
- Design training programs and set realistic goals.
- Evaluate progress in physical fitness.
- Motivate individuals to participate in and adhere to an exercise program.
- Evaluate the success of a training program in achieving its goals.
Medical Clearance and Human Rights
- Subjects are screened for health prior to fitness assessments.
- The primary goal of health screening is to identify individuals requiring further medical evaluation before exercise testing or training.
- Getting Active Questionnaire (CSEP) is a tool used for pre-screening.
- Informed consent forms are required and must detail the purpose, procedures, assumptions, and risks.
- Physical screening includes measuring body composition, resting heart rate, and blood pressure.
- Screening can identify risk factors for chronic disease.
Characteristics of a Good Physical Fitness Test
- Measurement error: the difference between an observed value and the true value.
- Validity: accurately measures what it is intended to measure. Test results should correlate with a criterion measure.
- Reliability: consistency and reproducibility of results. A reliable test produces similar results when repeated.
- Objectivity: minimizes bias, feelings, and interpretations of the examiner. Measurements should be as independent as possible from the examiner's personal factors. Use standardized procedures and measurements.
- Accuracy: how close a measurement is to the true value. Precise measuring instruments are key.
- Norms: allow relative comparisons among a population. The distribution of a population's scores can be used to place a person into a ranking or categorization for comparison.
- Percentile - a point on a scale of 100, such that a certain percentage of scores fall below this point
- Median - the 50th percentile, the middle score in a distribution.
- Norm charts need to be evaluated to ensure proper sampling procedures were used in accordance with the distribution of the population being analysed to produce the chart.
- Economy: factors in costs and time required for testing. The testing should be reasonable taking into account budget, materials, equipment, and time to complete testing. Select tests that balance accuracy and objectivity with practicality of use and budget.
- Laboratory tests typically need special equipment and training.
- Field tests might not require as much equipment, but may have less accuracy.
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