Reliability of Fitness Strength Tests

McCraw, Lynn W.; McClenney, Byron Nelson

doi:10.1080/10671188.1965.10614695

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“…No significant advantage was detected for the use of best scores over average scores, a finding which concurs with some (7,12,14) and disagrees with others (l, 8,15,22). In particular, the results are in agreement with Henry, who explains that no advantage is gained by the use of best scores over average scores when intra-individual variance is small compared to interindividual variance.…”

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“…Though this probably evolved through convenience, coefficients of reliability have been found (1,8,15,22) to change if individual best scores were correlated rather than average scores. Other investigators (7,12,14) are in disagreement. Furthermore, if the data are more or less variable with the group, and also within individuals, correlation coefficients may again change.…”

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Reliability Estimation in the Measurement of Strength

Alderman

Banfield

1969

Research Quarterly. American Association for Health, Physical E

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This study was undertaken to establish the reliability of six cable tension and two dynamometric measures of muscular strength using the Hettinger Strength Chair (modified by Howell). Thirty-two college freshman males served as subjects. The strength chair was designed to prevent shoulder rotation, provide body stability, and an objective reduplication of test posture. Subjects were given three trials on each of eight measures on four different occasions. Reliability coefficients of the eight isometric measures ranged from moderately high (.74) to high (.98). A random administration of test items did not result in significant differences in reliability when compared to a standard order. Neither did the use of best scores rather than average scores result in any changes in reliability.DURING THE PAST DECADE a considerable amount of interest has arisen with respect to the basic level of muscular strength required for the efficient and effective performance of daily tasks and activities. Though extensive information exists on the nature of this basic level, valid and reliable conclusions have not been forthcoming. This indecisiveness has been generally predicated on both the weaknesses in the method of cable tensiometry measurement and in the various statistical methods employed in determining the reliability of data obtained.

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Reliability Estimation in the Measurement of Strength

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Banfield

1969

Research Quarterly. American Association for Health, Physical E

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“…Thus, the criterion measure should be free of the influence of various factors, such as fatigue or learning process, and should only represent an individual's best performance on the ability under investigation. Previous studies have examined the stability of several motor tests, such as standing broad jump, side step test (4), push-ups, and sit-ups (22). The results have shown a significant variability from trial to trial that has been attributed to the learning effect.…”

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The Influence of Multiple Administration of a Psychomotor Test on Performance and Learning

Tsigilis

Theodosiou²

2008

Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research

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Exercise scientists frequently use criterion measure tests to assess levels of motor performance and physical fitness or to evaluate the success of their intervention programs. During this process, the same motor test might be administered multiple times. The aim of the present study was to examine whether familiarization with a psychomotor test would influence performance and/or learning. One hundred thirty (n = 130) primary school students participated in the study. Participants were randomly divided into two groups, experimental (n = 60, mean age = 10.74 years old, minimum = 9.08, maximum = 11.83) and control (n = 70, mean age = 10.68 years old, minimum = 9.5, maximum = 11.79). The flamingo balance test was used to examine the postulated hypothesis. Initially, both groups executed the balance test. Then, only the experimental group performed two additional trials, one trial every 3 days. A final trial was administered to all participants, followed by a retention trial 1 week later. The results revealed that both groups improved their performance. The experimental group outperformed the control group. The retention trial showed that performance levels for both groups continued to improve, suggesting that familiarization with the test influenced not only performance but learning as well. Exercise scientists who implement psychomotor tests, such as balance tests, for evaluative purposes should be aware that performance improvement does not necessary represent changes in individuals' performance, but it may reflect individuals' familiarization with the test.

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Stability of Physical Performance Test Scores

Baumgartner

1969

Research Quarterly. American Association for Health, Physical E

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Reliability of Fitness Strength Tests

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Reliability Estimation in the Measurement of Strength

Reliability Estimation in the Measurement of Strength

The Influence of Multiple Administration of a Psychomotor Test on Performance and Learning

Stability of Physical Performance Test Scores

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