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A fitness trainer conducts a multi-stage fitness test on a group of athletes. Which of the following would be the MOST appropriate feedback to provide participants immediately after the test?

  1. Only the participant's raw score without any comparative context
  2. How their individual score compares to elite athletes in their sport
  3. An explanation of what their result represents in terms of fitness level compared to relevant norms
  4. Information about how their performance compares to the least fit person in the group
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Consider Option C: An explanation of what their result represents in terms of fitness level compared to relevant norms

  • Providing context for individual results relative to appropriate norms gives participants meaningful information about their current fitness level, which is a key outcome of testing.

Other Options:

  • A is incorrect: Raw scores without context lack meaning and don’t help participants understand the implications of their performance.
  • B is incorrect: Comparing recreational or developing athletes to elite performers may be demoralising and doesn’t provide realistic contextual information.
  • D is incorrect: Comparing individuals to the lowest performer in the group is potentially demoralising for that person and doesn’t provide constructive feedback.