ACSM Position Stand
5. Based on the ACSM Position Stand: Progression Models in Resistance Training for Health Adults (and what you have learned and discussed), what key recommendations would you make if you were developing a similar position stand for Pediatric populations?
Pediatric population can safely participate in supervised resistance training programs; the focus is on developing proper exercise dose and technique. Generally, the recommendation for resistance training includes a moderate intensity (60-80) of estimated 1 RM 8 to 15 repetition for one to three sets. Children and adolescents should participate in exercises that promote muscle strength for two or three days per week . Youth who cannot reach this recommendation dose should over …show more content…
Discuss the validity and reliability of Clinical tests (within a controlled setting such as laboratory environment) versus Field tests (non-lab setting such as a field, track, gym). Which provides more accurate results conducive to an individual and which is preferred when attempting to apply the results to a real-world scenario?
Clinical tests provide more accurate measurements utilizing controlled environment. It could be used to measure some physiological variables includes the VO2 max, blood lactates, and ventilatory threshold. However, it may not be practical and costs a lot of money and time. Field test can be conduct by an athlete or coach in convenient environment; it is costs and time-effective. Thus, it is preferred when attempting to apply the results to a real-world scenario. However, limited parameter can be measured using field test and may not be reliable or accurate as clinical test (Sweet, & Wheatiy, 2013).
8. If you were asked to measure Muscular Strength, Muscular Endurance, Cardiovascular Endurance, Flexibility and Body Composition for Junior High students what tests would you choose and why? Defend your decision based on Validity and Reliability. (Assume that you have access to all forms of tests
Pediatric population can safely participate in supervised resistance training programs; the focus is on developing proper exercise dose and technique. Generally, the recommendation for resistance training includes a moderate intensity (60-80) of estimated 1 RM 8 to 15 repetition for one to three sets. Children and adolescents should participate in exercises that promote muscle strength for two or three days per week . Youth who cannot reach this recommendation dose should over …show more content…
Discuss the validity and reliability of Clinical tests (within a controlled setting such as laboratory environment) versus Field tests (non-lab setting such as a field, track, gym). Which provides more accurate results conducive to an individual and which is preferred when attempting to apply the results to a real-world scenario?
Clinical tests provide more accurate measurements utilizing controlled environment. It could be used to measure some physiological variables includes the VO2 max, blood lactates, and ventilatory threshold. However, it may not be practical and costs a lot of money and time. Field test can be conduct by an athlete or coach in convenient environment; it is costs and time-effective. Thus, it is preferred when attempting to apply the results to a real-world scenario. However, limited parameter can be measured using field test and may not be reliable or accurate as clinical test (Sweet, & Wheatiy, 2013).
8. If you were asked to measure Muscular Strength, Muscular Endurance, Cardiovascular Endurance, Flexibility and Body Composition for Junior High students what tests would you choose and why? Defend your decision based on Validity and Reliability. (Assume that you have access to all forms of tests