Test selection, administration, scoring and interpretation.
This assignment is designed to have you review key principles related to test selection, administration, scoring and interpretation and to apply them using several of the labs that you have completed during the course. Please respond to the following questions and attach labs 1, 2, 3, 4 and 7 in your appendix. Each response should be a minimum of 2 paragraphs with at least one citation from the text or other sources to support each response. This paper is to follow APA formatting (Times New Roman, 12, Double Space, ½” paragraph indent, Title Page, Reference Page, Appendix Page, etc.) • Identify and explain the reasons for performing tests in strength and conditioning programs. • Explain test validity and test reliability and how to ensure both in your testing. Discuss the validity and reliability of the tests you conducted in Lab 1 – Anaerobic Capacity Testing, Lab 2 – Aerobic Capacity Testing and Lab 3 – Anthropometry and Body Composition Testing. • Discuss the key points essential to administering test protocols properly and safely. • Describe how a coach can determine the best ways to measure selected parameters related to athletic performance. Discuss your rationale for the three tests you selected in Lab 4 – Exercise Testing for Athletes. Explain why you selected the tests you did, and what the appropriate order would be for the selected tests. • Using your results from Lab 7 – Muscular Strength and Power: Vertical Jump and Standing Long Jump describe how to evaluate and analyze test data to make valid normative comparisons. (Book is provided) Only source needed
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