VCE PHYSICAL EDUCATION – UNIT 4 AOS 1 …...• Methods of at least two standardised, recognised tests for aerobic power, agility, anaerobic capacity, body composition, flexibility,

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VCE PHYSICAL EDUCATION – UNIT 4 AOS 1

Presented by Chris Hudd

Study design dot point:• Methods of at least two standardised, recognised tests for aerobic power, agility, anaerobic

capacity, body composition, flexibility, muscular endurance, power and strength and speed.

METHODS OF STANDARDISED TESTING (PART 1)


Laboratory and field testing

Laboratory tests Field tests

Use of expensive and sophisticated equipment Use of readily available and inexpensive equipment

Controlled laboratory environment Uncontrolled environmental conditions

Qualified personnel administer tests Individual can administer test themselves or with anyone’s assistance

High levels of accuracy Reduced accuracy

Impractical and time consuming Highly practical and accessible

Most provide direct measures of performance Most provide indirect measures that can then be used to estimate performance

Laboratory tests (n.)Tests conducted under clinical laboratory conditions.

Field tests (n.)Tests conducted within a team training or class activity setting.


Theory summary• Direct tests are those tests which directly measure the function of a fitness component.• Indirect tests are those tests which utilise predictive measures and equations to estimate a

fitness level, based on the test result.

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Direct and indirect testingBeep test score calculatorhttps://www.topendsports.com/testing/beepcalc.htm

Direct testinge.g. VO2 maximum treadmill test

Indirect testinge.g. 20 metre shuttle run test


Submaximal tests (n.)Tests conducted at certain intensity levels, below maximal. These tests measure the effort at the given intensity, and then can be used to predict maximal capacity.

Maximal tests Submaximal tests

High levels of accuracy Reduced accuracy

Impractical and time consuming Highly practical and accessible

Provide direct measures of performance Provide indirect measures that can then be used to estimate performance

Often completed under laboratory conditions Use physiological markers such as heart rate response that correlate with VO2 maximum.

Longer recovery time required Less disruptive to training

Maximal and submaximal testingMaximal tests (n.)Tests that require subjects to work until exhaustion.


Theory summaryIn order to gain an overall picture of an individual’s fitness, it is important to build a fitness profile. This can be done by selecting a number of different fitness tests to be completed that assess various fitness components.

This is important, as the majority of sporting scenarios involve important contributions from multiple fitness components.

Specificity – Testing MUST be as specific as possible to the requirements established in the activity analysis.

Worked example:Soccer midfielder choosing a specific test for aerobic power:

Fitness testing battery (n.)A group of tests selected to assess particular fitness components relevant to one sport/profile.

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Selecting fitness tests


Theory summaryResult Comparison – Test results can be compared in two ways, either against normative data or against criterion-referenced levels.

Normative tests (norms) – provide distributed results for a particular reference group (e.g age and/or gender) that are based on percentiles. Individuals are able to compare their results with the normative data (for their similar reference group)

Source: https://www.topendsports.com/testing/norms/beep.htm

Normative and criterion-based tests


Theory summaryCriterion-based tests – provide a result that can be compared to levels of fitness that are deemed appropriate for health promotion.

Individuals do not compare their results with others, but rather with acceptable parameters for improved health.

Source: Wikimedia Commons

Normative and criterion-based tests


Multiple choice activityThis image shows a fitness test in progress.

Which of the following correctly identifies the fitness component being tested, the type of test being undertaken, and the variable being measured?

A. Aerobic capacity, maximal test, oxygen uptake

B. Muscular endurance, sub-maximal test, blood lactate

C. Muscular strength, maximal test, oxygen uptake

D. Aerobic capacity, sub-maximal test, blood lactate

E. I don’t know, yet.

(VCAA 2016 Section A Q3)

Source: VCAA 2016 Exam


Multiple choice – ResponseThis image shows a fitness test in progress.

Which of the following correctly identifies the fitness component being tested, the type of test being undertaken, and the variable being measured?

A. Aerobic capacity, maximal test, oxygen uptake (92% correct)

B. Muscular endurance, sub-maximal test, blood lactate

C. Muscular strength, maximal test, oxygen uptake

D. Aerobic capacity, sub-maximal test, blood lactate

E. I don’t know, yet.

(VCAA 2016 Section A Q3)

Source: VCAA 2016 Exam


Field tests, such as a 20m shuttle run, are generally preferred over laboratory tests because they are more:

Multiple choice activity

A. practical and reliable

B. accurate and practical

C. accurate and reliable

D. valid and ethical

E. I don’t know.


Field tests, such as a 20m shuttle run, are generally preferred over laboratory tests because they are more:

Multiple choice – Response

A. practical and reliable

B. accurate and practical

A.

C. accurate and reliable

B.

valid and ethical

I don’t know.


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