CSCS Study Guide: Chapter 12 SUMMARY

What is the purpose of a pre-test in the sequence of tests?

• To compare the test to other tests within the same field

• To evaluate the athlete's specific needs

• To assess the athlete's baseline before training

• To measure the athlete's progress after training

Which type of test measures the ability of tests to represent the underlying construct?

• Face validity

• Content validity

• Construct validity

• Criteria reference validity

What is the measure of the degree of consistency and repeatability of a test?

• Reliability

• Validity

• Construct validity

• Face validity

Which test is a non-fatiguing test that involves measuring the athlete's height and weight?

• Agility test

• Flexibility test

• Max power test

• Local muscular endurance test

What is the purpose of a fatiguing aerobic capacity test in the sequence of tests?

• To stress the anaerobic system

• To assess the athlete's baseline before training

• To measure the athlete's power and strength

• To test the athlete's aerobic capacity after fatigue

How does the reliability of a test improve according to the text?

• With post-test warm-up

• With pre-test warm-up

• With unsupervised cool down

• With different cardio rhythms

What is the purpose of a mid-test in the sequence of tests?

• To measure the athlete's progress after training

• To see how much the athlete is progressing

• To assess the athlete's baseline before training

• To evaluate the athlete's specific needs

Which type of validity is assessment by experts that the test covers all relevant subtopics related to the research?

• Construct validity

• Content validity

• Criteria reference validity

• Face validity

What is the measure of the ability of tests to represent the underlying construct?

• Reliability

• Construct validity

• Validity

• Face validity

Which test involves stressing the anaerobic system and is used to measure the athlete's power and strength?

• Local muscular endurance test

• Max power test

• Agility test

• Non-fatiguing test