Fitness Components
What fitness component is most associated with repeated high-effort defensive efforts in basketball?
Anaerobic capacity – due to repeated explosive movements and short recovery periods.
What fitness test best suits the FC: Balance
Stork Stand
Which type of data would be most useful to evaluate the aerobic demands of a midfielder in soccer?
Heart rate data and movement patterns (e.g., total distance covered, time in aerobic heart rate zones).
What are four types of data collected during an activity analysis?
Skill frequencies, movement patterns, heart rates, and work-to-rest ratios.
How can fitness testing help psychologically prepare an athlete?
It boosts motivation, provides goals, and builds confidence by showing improvements over time.
Which fitness component is most important for an AFL ruckman?
Muscular Power
they need to jump explosively to contest ball-ups and boundary throw-ins.
Which fitness test is appropriate for assessing agility?
Illinois Agility
Why is informed consent important before conducting a fitness test?
It ensures the athlete understands the purpose, procedures, and risks of the test, protecting their rights and wellbeing.
What does a work-to-rest ratio of 1:3 suggest about the energy system being used?
That anaerobic systems are the key contributor, particularly anaerobic glycolysis, due to high-intensity efforts and moderate rest.
What is meant by the term 'test reliability'?
That the fitness test produces consistent results under the same conditions.
If a netball player performs repeated short, high-intensity sprints, which fitness component is most relevant?
Anaerobic capacity (and potentially speed and agility).
Why is baseline data from fitness testing important?
It helps track progress, set goals, and create personalised training programs.
What is a limitation of skill frequency analysis?
It doesn’t measure movement quality or physical effort, only how often a skill is performed.
What is one potential disadvantage of using GPS devices in activity analysis?
They can be expensive and may not accurately capture short, sharp movements (e.g., quick changes of direction).
Why is test accuracy important in fitness testing?
Accurate results ensure reliable data to inform training decisions and monitor progress.
Why is coordination important in sports like tennis or cricket?
It enables smooth, efficient movement patterns when timing actions such as hitting a ball or catching.
How can skill frequency data inform training program design?
It identifies which skills are used most often in gameplay, allowing training to focus on improving those specific movements and associated fitness components.
How does collecting work-to-rest ratio data help coaches?
It helps them replicate the intensity and recovery demands of a sport in training, ensuring specificity.
What is the main purpose of conducting fitness testing after a training program?
To evaluate the effectiveness of the program and track progress or improvements in specific fitness components.
Why is it important to use standardised fitness tests?
So results are valid and comparable across individuals or groups, and based on accepted norms.
What is the difference between muscular strength and muscular power?
Muscular strength is the ability to produce maximum force in a single effort (e.g., 1RM bench press), while muscular power is the ability to produce force quickly — combining strength with speed (e.g., vertical jump or sprint start).
Why is it important that fitness tests align with the sport's key fitness components?
So the data collected is relevant and can directly inform training to improve performance in that specific sport.
What does it mean to individualise a training program, and how does data help?
It means tailoring the program to the athlete’s specific needs; activity analysis and fitness test data reveal their strengths and weaknesses to guide this.
What is one way test reliability can be improved?
By using the same tester, time of day, equipment, and warm-up procedures each time.
What is one risk of conducting fitness tests without pre-participation screening?
Undiagnosed health issues (e.g., heart conditions) may go unnoticed, increasing the risk of injury or medical emergencies.