Exam 10: Test Administration and Interpretation

The most often used test for core body endurance is the:

During testing athletes should wear shoes designed for the surface.

In testing athletes, proper amounts of rest are needed to ensure that the test really measures what it is supposed to measure. Maximal anaerobic tests that cause high levels of lactic acid to build up in the body may require up to _____________ before further testing occurs.

Using a standardized score, the strength and conditioning professional can compare improvement on two activities with different scales of measurement-i.e., the vertical jump (in inches) and a 1-RM squat (in pounds).

The results of a testing program should be used to direct athletes to a sport suited to their physiques.

The mean is a measurement that represents _____________ ______________.

A quantitative score derived from testing is termed a measurement.

Test scores that possess an absolute zero, contain no negative numbers, and represent absolute differences between scores are termed ___________ scores.

The most used scale of measurement for human performance is a ratio scale.

In a group of test scores, the ______________ is the middle score from the entire group of scores.

A sample, or small number of individuals, drawn from a larger population of individuals that share a common characteristic is termed a _____________.

In a group of performance scores for athletes, the ________ is the arithmetic average.

You have collected data on a college women's softball team that includes measures of speed, strength, agility, and body composition. You want to report the data back to the players in a meaningful way. One coach wants to post all scores on the bulletin board for motivation. Discuss how you could approach reporting the data back to the players.