6.2 - Principles of Fitness Testing
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What does specificity mean in fitness testing?
💡 Hint: Think about what athletes need to measure for their sport.
Define accuracy in the context of fitness testing.
💡 Hint: Consider what happens if the equipment isn’t calibrated.
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What principle ensures that a fitness test measures exactly what it's supposed to?
💡 Hint: This principle is about measuring what you intend.
True or False: Accuracy only matters in testing for power and strength.
💡 Hint: Think about what could happen if a test is not accurate.
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A personal trainer is evaluating a new running program for clients but only uses a strength test. Discuss how this could lead to misleading results regarding clients' cardiovascular fitness levels.
💡 Hint: Consider how cardiovascular fitness directly relates to the nature of running.
Design a comprehensive fitness assessment strategy for a basketball athlete, emphasizing the principles of specificity, reliability, and validity. Explain your choices.
💡 Hint: Think about what skills are essential for a basketball player.
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