Field Testing
Field-testing combines a physiological or biomechanical measurement, like heart rate, lactate, force, or power with performance data like time, speed, or successful completion of a skill, to measure one or more aspects of performance. Field tests are the ultimate in specific testing; performed on the court, ice, or field of play they not only assess fitness but they provide insight into the efficiency of skills and mental strength and focus. Field tests can be done alone or in conjunction with lab tests to provide a more complete picture of the client’s abilities. Field tests can be done off site, at your training or practice facility and are ideal for large groups that are not able to travel to a Peak Centre facility.
Field test are available for a variety of sport and occupation groups:
Sports Specific
The Peak Centre for Human performance is at the forefront of sport specific field testing. Over the past 20 years Peak staff and consultants have been responsible for the development of sport specific tests for many professional and national sport organizations. Some of our more popular tests are:
Sweep Recover: A curling specific test that measures sweeping ability and recovery.
Repeat Lengths Skate Test: A hockey specific test that measures on ice endurance, recovery between shifts and recovery between periods.
Four Corner Test: A badminton specific test to measure on court speed, speed endurance and recovery between points and games.
Motor Ball Test: A table tennis specific test to measure the effects of fatigue and recovery on speed, skill and accuracy.
Base Run-Recover Test: A baseball specific test that measures the effect of base running on decision making and mental function.
Six Point Test: A squash specific test to measure on court endurance and recovery.
Flurry Test: A boxing specific test to measure speed, speed endurance and recovery between rounds. This test is often used to help develop fitness based fight plans.
Side Step Test: A volleyball specific speed, endurance and recovery test
Baseline Sprint Recover Test: A tennis specific speed, endurance and recovery test
In addition to these tests we also offer field testing for cycling, running, swimming, Cross country skiing, sledge hockey and wheelchair basketball. If we have not listed your sport please do not hesitate to contact us, we may have a test for you or may be able to develop one that will meet your needs.
Occupational
The Peak Centre for Human performance is at the forefront of occupational fitness testing. Over the past 20 years Peak staff and consultants have been responsible for the development of job specific tests for many federal, provincial and corporate groups. Our client list includes:
- I-Stat
- Nortel
- Ontario Ministry of Correctional Services
- Parks Canada
- RCMP
- Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission
- Ontario Ministry of Health – Emergency Services Branch
If your group requires the development of Bona Fide physical fitness testing please contact us for a quote.