6.2 STUDY DESIGN

Makes sure an individual wont endanger themselves by completing strenuous at danger If a person answers yes to any question they should consult a doctor before undertaking any strenuous physical exercise

Specificity, Accuracy, Reliability and Validity

Make sure equipment used to measure fitness components are accurate and working properly.

Make sure the test used actually measures what it claims to measure (multistage fitness not for swimmers)

Fitness tests need to be sport specific (flexibility for gymnastics)

The ability to produce the same results each time for the same performance. Tests can be unreliable when there’s a learning effect

A test that is conducted in the natural habitat of the sport

Conducted in a controlled environment

A test not requirng performers to reach maximum effort levels

A test where performers releases short term exhaustion to attempt to reach maximal effort levels.

Positives- Easy to set up, cheap and effective Negatives- Lacks accuracy compared to laboratory and external variables hard to control

Positives- Easy to control external variables meaning replication is easier Negatives- Expensive equipment required, not sport specific and not everyone has access to them

Positives- Lower chance of injury and can be used to predict VO2 MAX Negatives- Less accurate than maximal testing and hard to set intensity correctly

Positives- Accurate measure of fitness and results allowing training targets to be set Negatives- Chance of injury and cant be repeated in a short time frame