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Dear Sir the test can be assessed by zoom and team. But if any one of the professional to be with the tester to make the test valued. Because if a candidate gives a test in front of experts will give the better validation and it will be truthful and reliable too.

Hi Matthew. I am afraid that I do not know the answer if you are looking for a scientifically validated test. However, I carry out several tests that should not be impacted by the delivery method.

For instance, I perform muscular endurance tests, such as glute bridges, push-ups and so on, where I can check the technique and simultaneously count the reps or measure time.

Considering your population, you might need to standardise the test according to each individual (like knee push-ups or an inclined push-up always using a piece of equipment that they have available in their homes such as a specific chair, sofa, etc). I also use tests like the sit to stand making sure that they always do it using the same chair. If you keep conditions consistent and check for the appropriate execution of the test, I don't see a major reason why it would not be valid.

I hope this helps.

Hi Matthew,

Great question! I really like Sebastians replies. I would agree, that after release forms are completed, especially your own Y-NHH 'PAR-Q's, and maybe even the HIPPA, and other liability forms, that consistency is of upmost importance as a baseline method to be plugged in for reliable results. Also, as a, or 1 parameter I think should be a consideration to help ensure those good results, is to request from all participants that they would have available and ready for the testing session, whatever equipment that they'll be using, if any is needed, meets certain safety criteria as well, to circumvent mishaps or skewing of results during the testing, since you're not physically there. This could help save time and/or to prevent having to start over or retake part of the assessment, as well as injury prevention. Not everyone is going to have the exact same chair type, floor type, bench, or bike, etc., for an assessment, but they should be as close as possible from one session to the next, to what you're requesting them to do. Also check to make sure what they're wearing is comfortable and isn't going to impede their range of motion or get hung up on the furniture or equipment.

I performed a lot of in person assessments for the YMCA, and if someone came in not dressed appropriately, I would reschedule them but at least get them started with their paperwork followed by an equipment orientation. It was sometimes also very obvious that certain people are just not comfortable doing these assessments and depending on their general outlook during the first part of the session while taking their BP, I would just skip parts of it and replace it with an alternative. It saves time and prevents embarrassing and/or uncomfortable situations for the client. It was a learning process, and that's where I learned the art of cordialness. Doing that for months and months with a plethora of populations, and within ear shot of one or both of my supervisors, eventually got me a meeting with the CEO for a promotion. Let us know how your sessions progress!

I would also like to hear back, if you are using these assessments for any cancer patients prior to any of their therapies, for pre-habilitaion.

Good luck!

Hi Matthew,

We have previously trialed using a ramp version of the sit-to-stand test whereby participants stand-sit in time to a metronome beat that gets progressivley faster. The participants also had their heart rate assessed so we could measure a “physiological sub-maximum”. Never published anything on this and not entirely sure if there is an accepted/validated test out there as this concept is relatively new. One thing inwoukd highl ight is that maximal testing online without supervision is fraught with dangers, such as syncope at maximum, cardiovascular events etc so i would advise sub-maximal testing and ensure someone else is present in the room (responsible adult/relative).