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NAFC 02. Fitness Assessment: Section 2: Fitness Assessments-Qs & As
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NAFC 02. Fitness Assessment: Section 2:Fitness Assessments-Qs & As
What are the disadvantages of Harvard step test? Correct Ans--influenced by variations in
maximal HR
What are the advantages of Rockport Walk test? Correct Ans-- minimal equipment
- cheap & easy
- can self administer
What are the disadvantages of Rockport Walk test? Correct Ans-Not a suitable measure for
fit people
What are the advantages of Astrand Rhyming cycle test? Correct Ans--High validity for
VO2max testing
-Simple to administer
What are the disadvantages of Astrand Rhyming cycle test? Correct Ans--influenced by
variations in maximal HR
Define anaerobic threshold Correct Ans-The point at which lactate build-up in muscles
exceeds the bodies ability to remove it.
What is anaerobic threshold also known as? Correct Ans-Lactate threshold
How is anaerobic threshold a useful predictor of endurance performance? Correct Ans-
Athletes who have an anaerobic threshold closer to the VO2max are more likely to perform
better than athletes with a larger difference.
, How is anaerobic threshold used to develop training zones? Correct Ans-When lactate starts
spiking, the HR and pace are measured. This gives a training threshold, which can then be used
to build training programs around to either work above or below that threshold.
Define the term strength Correct Ans-The ability of muscles to exert force
Define Power Correct Ans-The ability to exert maximal force in a short time eg jumping,
throwing
Define muscular endurance Correct Ans-The ability to repeat activities without muscles
fatiguing
Name the different types of muscle contractions Correct Ans-- Isometric - static contraction
- Concentric - muscle shortening (bicep curl up)
- Eccentric - muscle lengthens producing tension (lowering bicep curl
Name to factors effecting muscular force Correct Ans-- Velocity of the exercise - how quickly
it occurs
- Length
- Muscle size (bigger muscles are stronger)
- Muscle fiber type - Fast twitch muscle fibres are stronger
Body Composition - what are the advantages of using skinfolds? Correct Ans--equipment is
inexpensive
- quick and easy to administer
- positive correlation between results & body composition
List the main reasons for fitness testing? Correct Ans-1. Identify strengths & weaknesses
2. Provide info to design specific training programs
3. Provide baseline data to help motivation
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