Fitness Testing - Validity, Reliability, Suitability/Practicality, Ethical issues.

Why is fitness testing important to athletes?

• It will improve fitness levels by just participating in the tests

• It will support motivation and provide goals to try and achieve?

• It will help design a specific training programme that works on the performers area of weakness.

What does validity mean?

• the test actually measures what it sets out to measure.

• it gets the same answer every time

• a question of whether the test is accurate. It is important to ensure that the procedure is correctly maintained for ALL individuals.

What does reliability mean?

• The test actually measures what it sets out to measure.

• Fitness testing planning should consider what event the subject competes in and select the appropriate set of tests.

• whether the test is accurate. It is important to ensure that the procedure is correctly maintained for ALL individuals.

What does suitability mean?

• the test actually measures what it sets out to measure.

• considers what event the subject competes in and select the appropriate set of tests.

• a question of whether the test is accurate. It is important to ensure that the procedure is correctly maintained for ALL individuals.

What are 4 factors that affect the practicality of testing

• Cost

• Validity

• Time

• Equipment

• Facilities available