Examines various tests used for measuring the health-related and skill-related components of physical fitness. Covers anthropometric measurement, aerobic and anaerobic fitness testing, flexibility, and strength evaluation. Discusses how to evaluate test results and use test results to prescribe exercise programs.
Goals, Topics, and Objectives
The goal of the Tests and Measurements class is to teach students how to measure the skill and health-related components of fitness. In addition, the students will demonstrate how to interpret results of fitness testing and develop exercise programs based on the test results.
- Basic Statistical Analysis (e.g. mean, standard deviation, ranking)
Know basic statistical principles necessary to evaluate legitimate research in the exercise field. Identify strengths and weaknesses in research design by evaluating several relevant research studies.
- Measuring Metabolic Fitness
Demonstrate how to measure blood pressure and waist circumference accurately. Illustrate how to evaluate triglyceride, cholesterol, and blood glucose results.
- Measuring Health-related Fitness
Demonstrate how to interpret fitness testing results. Compare and contrast several methods of measuring the components of health-related physical fitness. Explain how fitness testing differs for adults and children. Demonstrate measurements of health-related fitness.
- Measuring Skill-related Fitness
Analyze the benefits and disadvantages of several methods of measuring the components of skill-related physical fitness. Explain how skill testing differs for adults and children. Demonstrate measurements of skill-related fitness.
- Psychological Measurements in Sport
Discuss the measurement of the psychological aspects of sport. Explain how testing can be a motivating tool for participants in an exercise/sport program. Recognize various psychological measurements used in sport.
Assessment and Requirements
Outcomes
Credit for Prior College-Level Learning
Determined by department.