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KNR 309. Physiological Assessments. Course Plan. Laboratory assessment and evaluation of: Resting/exercise cardiovascular fitness Body Composition Pulmonary Function Practice Make testing decisions Interpret results Understand normal and abnormal exercise responses to testing.
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KNR 309 Physiological Assessments
Course Plan • Laboratory assessment and evaluation of: • Resting/exercise cardiovascular fitness • Body Composition • Pulmonary Function • Practice • Make testing decisions • Interpret results • Understand normal and abnormal exercise responses to testing
Laboratory vs. Field Testing • Differences? • Pros and Cons?
Maximal vs. Submaximal • Differences? • Pros and Cons?
Purposes of Testing • Fitness Assessment • Diagnostic Testing
Test Decisions • What info. do you need from test? • Who are you testing? • Are you qualified to test? • Consider protocol, mode, test aggressiveness, safety
Test Result Interpretation • What do the results mean??