KINS 256 – Exercise Testing for Health & Fitness
Complete the following worksheet by responding to the prompts as directed. You are welcome to and encouraged to collaborate with classmates, but everyone is responsible for completing their own work. Submit your completed worksheet through Canvas.
1. Explain the difference between work and power using a real-life example
2. What is the purpose of obtaining HR and BP measures at rest, during training and during recovery? What would you likely expect to see in these values throughout the rest, exercise, recovery cycle?
3. Discuss typical maximal oxygen consumption values for individuals in different age groups, sexes, and athletes from different types of sports (endurance vs. anaerobic). In other words what trends would you expect to see in these groups. Explain why you these trends would occur.
4. Discuss factors that affect performance of anaerobic power and speed tests?
5. Explain the tests you would select for a senior that has some difficulty with balance and is at increased risk for CVD? What would you be sure to monitor during these tests? Why would you choose these tests and how can they inform your programming for that person?
6. Explain what tests you would select for a collegiate outside midfielder? What would you be considering during these tests? Why would you choose these tests and how can they inform your programming for that person?
