NSCA Essentials of Strength and
Conditioning Chapters 12-24
What are some reasons for exercise testing? - answer This process helps athletes and
coaches assess athletic talent, identify physical abilities and areas in need of
improvement, set goals and evaluate progress (Ch.12)
What is the definition of a test? - answer This is a procedure for assessing the ability in
a particular endeavor (Ch.12)
What is the definition of a field test? - answer This is a test used to assess the ability
that is performed away from the laboratory and does not require extensive training or
expensive equipment (Ch.12)
What is the definition of measurement? - answerThis is the process of collecting test
data (Ch.12)
What is the definition of evaluation? - answerThis is the process of analyzing test results
for the purpose of making decision (Ch.12)
What is the definition of pretest? - answerThis is a test administered before the
beginning of training to determine the athlete's initial basic ability levels (Ch.12)
What is the definition of a midtest? - answerThis is a test administered one or more
times during the training period to assess progress and modify the program as needed
to maximize benefits (Ch.12)
What is the definition of a formative evaluation? - answerThis is a periodic reevaluation
based on midtests administered during the training, usually occurring at regular intervals
(Ch.12)
Why is a formative evaluation important during a training program? - answerThis
enables monitoring of the athlete's progress and adjustment to the athletes individual
needs. It also allows evaluation of different training methods and collection of normative
data (Ch.12)
What is the definition of a posttest? - answerThis is a test administered after the training
period to determine the success of the training program in achieving the training
objectives (Ch.12)
,What is the definition of validity? - answerThis refers to the degree to which a test or
test item measures what it is supposed to measure and is one of the most important
characteristics of testing (Ch.12)
What is the definition of construct validity? - answerThis is the ability of a test to
represent the underlying construct, which is the theory developed to organize and
explain some aspects of existing knowledge and observations (Ch.12)
What are some factors that make a test valid? - answerThese factors make a test valid:
-measuring abilities important in the sport
-produce repeatable results
-measure the performance of one athlete at a time
-appear meaningful
-be of suitable difficulty
-be able to differentiate between various levels of ability
-permit accurate scoring
-include a sufficient number of trials
-withstand the test of statistical evaluation
(Ch.12)
What is the definition of face validity? - answerThis is the appearance to the athlete and
other casual observers that the test measures what it is said to measure (Ch.12)
What is the definition of content validity? - answerThis is the assessment by experts that
the testing covers all relevant subtopics or component abilities in appropriate
proportions (Ch.12)
What is the definition of criterion-referenced validity? - answerThis is the extent to which
test scores are associated with some other measure of the same ability (Ch.12)
What are the three types of criterion-referenced validity? - answer1. Concurrent validity
2. Predictive validity
3. Discriminant validity
(Ch.12)
What is the definition of concurrent validity? - answerThis is the extent to which test
scores are associated with some other tests that measure the same ability (Ch.12)
What is the definition of convergent validity? - answerThis is evidenced by high positive
correlation between results of the test being assessed and those of the recognized
measure of the construct, also known as the "gold standard" (Ch.12)
What is the definition of predictive validity? - answerThis is the extent to which the test
score corresponds with future behavior or performance (Ch.12)
, What is the definition of discriminant validity? - answerThis is the ability of a test to
distinguish between two different constructs and is evidenced by a low correlation
between the results of the test and those of test of a different construct (Ch.12)
What is the definition of reliability? - answerThis is the measure of the degree of
consistency or repeatability of a test (Ch.12)
What is the definition of test retest reliability? - answerThis is administering the same
test two or more times to measure the statistical correlation of the scores from each test
(Ch.12)
What is the typical error of measurement? - answerAlso known as TE, this is the
statistic that includes the error of the equipment along with the biological variation in the
athlete (Ch.12)
What is the definition of intrasubject reliability? - answerThis is a lack of consistent
performance by the person being tested (Ch.12)
What is the definition of interrater reliability? - answerAlso known as objectivity, this is
the degree to which different raters agree in their test results over time or on repeated
occasions (Ch.12)
What factors can enhance the interrater reliability? - answerThis can be enhanced by a
clearly defined scoring system and competent scorers who are trained and experienced
with the test (Ch.12)
What is the definition of intrarater variability? - answerThis is the lack of consistent
scores by a given tester (Ch.12)
What are some important factors for test selection prior to beginning an exercise
program? - answerThese should be considered when selecting tests for athletes: sport
specificity (metabolic energy systems, biomechanical movements, etc), athlete
experience, training status, age, and environmental factors (Ch.12)
What needs to be taken into consideration when looking at metabolic energy system
specificity? - answerThe tester must understand how to chose a test that emulates the
energy requirements for the sport that the athlete is being tested for (Ch.12)
What temperature and humidity can we see impairment in aerobic performance and
intermittent sprint performance? - answer80 degree F and humidity exceeding 50%
(Ch.12)
What is a health and safety consideration a testers much review before allowing an
athlete to complete a 1RM or other maximal test? - answerThese type of test can
uncover or worsen existing heart problems, such as impaired blood flow or irregular
Conditioning Chapters 12-24
What are some reasons for exercise testing? - answer This process helps athletes and
coaches assess athletic talent, identify physical abilities and areas in need of
improvement, set goals and evaluate progress (Ch.12)
What is the definition of a test? - answer This is a procedure for assessing the ability in
a particular endeavor (Ch.12)
What is the definition of a field test? - answer This is a test used to assess the ability
that is performed away from the laboratory and does not require extensive training or
expensive equipment (Ch.12)
What is the definition of measurement? - answerThis is the process of collecting test
data (Ch.12)
What is the definition of evaluation? - answerThis is the process of analyzing test results
for the purpose of making decision (Ch.12)
What is the definition of pretest? - answerThis is a test administered before the
beginning of training to determine the athlete's initial basic ability levels (Ch.12)
What is the definition of a midtest? - answerThis is a test administered one or more
times during the training period to assess progress and modify the program as needed
to maximize benefits (Ch.12)
What is the definition of a formative evaluation? - answerThis is a periodic reevaluation
based on midtests administered during the training, usually occurring at regular intervals
(Ch.12)
Why is a formative evaluation important during a training program? - answerThis
enables monitoring of the athlete's progress and adjustment to the athletes individual
needs. It also allows evaluation of different training methods and collection of normative
data (Ch.12)
What is the definition of a posttest? - answerThis is a test administered after the training
period to determine the success of the training program in achieving the training
objectives (Ch.12)
,What is the definition of validity? - answerThis refers to the degree to which a test or
test item measures what it is supposed to measure and is one of the most important
characteristics of testing (Ch.12)
What is the definition of construct validity? - answerThis is the ability of a test to
represent the underlying construct, which is the theory developed to organize and
explain some aspects of existing knowledge and observations (Ch.12)
What are some factors that make a test valid? - answerThese factors make a test valid:
-measuring abilities important in the sport
-produce repeatable results
-measure the performance of one athlete at a time
-appear meaningful
-be of suitable difficulty
-be able to differentiate between various levels of ability
-permit accurate scoring
-include a sufficient number of trials
-withstand the test of statistical evaluation
(Ch.12)
What is the definition of face validity? - answerThis is the appearance to the athlete and
other casual observers that the test measures what it is said to measure (Ch.12)
What is the definition of content validity? - answerThis is the assessment by experts that
the testing covers all relevant subtopics or component abilities in appropriate
proportions (Ch.12)
What is the definition of criterion-referenced validity? - answerThis is the extent to which
test scores are associated with some other measure of the same ability (Ch.12)
What are the three types of criterion-referenced validity? - answer1. Concurrent validity
2. Predictive validity
3. Discriminant validity
(Ch.12)
What is the definition of concurrent validity? - answerThis is the extent to which test
scores are associated with some other tests that measure the same ability (Ch.12)
What is the definition of convergent validity? - answerThis is evidenced by high positive
correlation between results of the test being assessed and those of the recognized
measure of the construct, also known as the "gold standard" (Ch.12)
What is the definition of predictive validity? - answerThis is the extent to which the test
score corresponds with future behavior or performance (Ch.12)
, What is the definition of discriminant validity? - answerThis is the ability of a test to
distinguish between two different constructs and is evidenced by a low correlation
between the results of the test and those of test of a different construct (Ch.12)
What is the definition of reliability? - answerThis is the measure of the degree of
consistency or repeatability of a test (Ch.12)
What is the definition of test retest reliability? - answerThis is administering the same
test two or more times to measure the statistical correlation of the scores from each test
(Ch.12)
What is the typical error of measurement? - answerAlso known as TE, this is the
statistic that includes the error of the equipment along with the biological variation in the
athlete (Ch.12)
What is the definition of intrasubject reliability? - answerThis is a lack of consistent
performance by the person being tested (Ch.12)
What is the definition of interrater reliability? - answerAlso known as objectivity, this is
the degree to which different raters agree in their test results over time or on repeated
occasions (Ch.12)
What factors can enhance the interrater reliability? - answerThis can be enhanced by a
clearly defined scoring system and competent scorers who are trained and experienced
with the test (Ch.12)
What is the definition of intrarater variability? - answerThis is the lack of consistent
scores by a given tester (Ch.12)
What are some important factors for test selection prior to beginning an exercise
program? - answerThese should be considered when selecting tests for athletes: sport
specificity (metabolic energy systems, biomechanical movements, etc), athlete
experience, training status, age, and environmental factors (Ch.12)
What needs to be taken into consideration when looking at metabolic energy system
specificity? - answerThe tester must understand how to chose a test that emulates the
energy requirements for the sport that the athlete is being tested for (Ch.12)
What temperature and humidity can we see impairment in aerobic performance and
intermittent sprint performance? - answer80 degree F and humidity exceeding 50%
(Ch.12)
What is a health and safety consideration a testers much review before allowing an
athlete to complete a 1RM or other maximal test? - answerThese type of test can
uncover or worsen existing heart problems, such as impaired blood flow or irregular
