An elite cyclist is competing to enter the Australian Olympic cycling team as a sprint cyclist (distance of 250 m). This sport requires a large aerobic capacity as well as lower limb strength. Not only does this cyclist need to race and win to be selected, but she is also required to complete an assessment of her physical strength performance. Which of the following tests would be the BEST test to assess whether this cyclist has the physical capacity required to enter the Olympics for this race?

Using the table for your subject who weighed in at 72kg prior to the jumps and using the formulae provided in your Prac Manual, calculate the PEAK POWER for the COUNTER MOVEMENT JUMP (CMJ) of this subject. Express your result as both ABSOLUTE Power (raw value) and as RELATIVE POWER (relative to bodyweight). Which answer below is correct?

Which of the following is CORRECT regarding the Vertical Jump test?

Below is a table of data for a male subject performing the Multistage Shuttle Run. Use this data determine the VO2max. The predicted VO2 max is?

Below is a table of data for a subject performing a Resistance Exercise in the gym - Bench Press. Use this data to plot yourself a graph of Load vs. Repetitions. Draw a line though your two points to estimate this subjects "1 RM" or 1 Repetition Maximum. (ie. What do you estimate is the maximum load this subject can lift for only 1 repetition?)

You have calculated that the 1-RM for your subjects for this exercise is 87 kg. You would like to prescribe a training program for this exercise of 2 sets of 9 repetitions. Use the table provided in your prac manual to calculate the 9-RM for this subject (ie. what estimated load required to perform 9 repetitions?). Select the correct answer below

Which of the following statements is CORRECT about the 20m multistage fitness test (beep test)?