C H A P T E R Administration, Scoring, and Interpretation of Selected Tests
Chapter Outline Measuring parameters of athletic performance Statistical evaluation of test data
Parameters of Athletic Performance Energy systems Maximum muscular strength Anaerobic power/ maximum muscular power Anaerobic capacity Local muscular endurance Aerobic capacity Agility Speed Flexibility Body composition Anthropometry
Selected Test Protocols: Anaerobic/Maximum Muscular Power Vertical Jump Starting positionMaximum height
Selected Test Protocols: Anaerobic Capacity 300-Yd Shuttle Run
Selected Test Protocols: Agility Edgren Side Step Test
Selected Test Protocols: Flexibility Starting position Final position Sit-and-Reach Test
Selected Test Protocols: Body Composition Skinfold Measurements (chest, thigh, abdomen) Chest skinfold Thigh skinfold Abdomen skinfold
Selected Test Protocols: Body Composition Skinfold Measurements (triceps, suprailium, midaxilla) Triceps skinfold Suprailium skinfold Midaxilla skinfold
Selected Test Protocols: Body Composition Skinfold Measurements (subscapula, calf) Subscapula skinfold Calf skinfold
Types of Statistics Descriptive statistics (central tendency, variability, and percentile rank) Inferential statistics
Normal Bell Curve
Developing an Athletic Profile Select tests that measure the parameters most characteristic of the sport in question. Choose valid and reliable tests to measure parameters, and arrange the testing battery to promote test reliability. Administer the battery to as many athletes as possible. Calculate percentile ranks to present a visual profile. Evaluate the athlete based on percentile rank within the group and against the individual’s best performances over previous years.