Athlete’s conditioning, performance, and training needs
Identify and list all Sports Performance Initial Assessments you will conduct to evaluate the athlete’s conditioning, performance, and training needs. Use your approved Assignment 1 assessments.
The same applies as did Regarding Medical History within Assignment 1, you can assume the Athletic Trainer and/or medical staff (Paralympic) have cleared the athlete(s) for participation and will perform any traditional medical assessments necessary.
Describe the process of gathering the assessment data. Was it easy? hard? Why? Why not? 2-5 sentences per assessment.
Sample Answer
Sports Performance Initial Assessments for NCAA Division I Women’s Volleyball Team:
1. Anthropometric Assessment:
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Assessments: Height, weight, body mass index (BMI), body fat percentage, and limb circumferences.
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Process: This was relatively straightforward. We measured height and weight using a stadiometer and scale, respectively. Body fat percentage was assessed using bioelectrical impedance analysis (BIA). Limb circumferences were measured using a measuring tape.
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Ease/Difficulty: This assessment was fairly easy to conduct, as the equipment was readily available and the measurements were straightforward.