User Manual

Registration is needed to use the program. The registered users can login to the application and are able to modify their password and data. The program remembers the login, so re-login is only needed when logout occurred. The logged in users can survey their mental and physical data with defined tests in sequence. Test results are stored in an external database, which means that the data can be loaded anytime, anywhere where there is a working Internet connection. The results of repeated tests can be viewed on diagrams. Results of tests can be shared via e-mail or Messenger. The program makes suggestions for achieving better performance depending on the changes.

Mental Questionnaire

The best way to survey mental state is use of questionnaires. The program contains Test of Performance Strategies, which is a long-time accepted question series, and is used for surveying mental readiness of athletes. The user must answer 32 questions which summarize the results in eight categories. Careful filling is important for precise surveying.

First Physical Surveying Task

This task tests the concentration and fine coordination of hands. The goal is keeping a constantly-accelerated circle above the target area.  Five seconds are provided for preparation. The circle can be controlled via a horizontally-held mobile device. The program periodically checks the position of the circle compared to the target area. If the difference is small, points are awarded to the user.

Second Task

Sense of balance is tested in the second task. The user must stay on one leg and preserve the balance in a special Flamingo Balance Test posture. Five seconds are provided for preparation. The remaining time is displayed by a countdown clock. The user or helper can interrupt the countdown by using the STOP button. The program checks the connection of the Mi Band sensors and when it detects significant movement, stops the test. In this instance there is no need for a STOP button. For the safety of the device, it is advised to hold it above a reachable place, such as a desk. Points are awarded to the user for every second the pose is held, and this task's total possible score is 60.

Third Task

Speed is tested in this task. The user must run on spot for 30 seconds using the greatest possible number of steps. The feet must leave the ground during running. The number of steps is counted by the Mi Band’s built-in odometer, and this is why normal moving of arms is important during running. The score is the number of steps.

Memory Game

A small simple game is built into the program to eliminate tiredness. The player must find the 10 upside down card pairs, but only two cards can be turned onto their colour sides simultaneously. The position of already checked cards needs to be memorized so that it can later be paired with the similar one. The program counts the attempts. 100 attempts are available for the player. The numbers of attempts are extracted from 100, and this value saved. Fewer attempts results in a higher score.

Fourth Physical Test

The user’s endurance and muscle energy is surveyed in this test. The user must stay in half-squatting pose with horizontally sustained arms in front for as long as possible. It is important that the thighs are maintained in a horizontal pose. The proper posture is shown on an image at the short description of task. Five seconds are provided for preparation, and this is shown by a countdown clock. The program counts the seconds in this pose. The counting can be interrupted with the STOP button. The program also checks the connection of the Mi Band sensors, and stops the test if it detects significant movement. In this instance, the STOP button is not needed. The number of seconds will be saved.

Comparing Previous Results

If the user has completed the tests at least twice, there is a possibility to compare previous results. The program queries the results of the last five occasions, and then it displays the score of mental and physical tests by diagrams. The first graph visualizes eight categories with different coloured lines including the meaning of each colour, and the times of tests are also displayed. The second diagram displays the results of the physical survey in the same format. It ist possible to save the diagrams as pictures, and they can be shared via e-mail or Messenger for the trainers or supervisors.

Tips for Better Results

If significant differences are observed between the test results, then the application provides suggestions, and helps to eliminate mistakes, thus assisting improved results to be achieved. To acquire the best possible suggestions, it is important for the users to pay attention and perform the tests accurately. Incomplete questionnaires or negligent performance will give inaccurate results, therefore the suggestions will not sufficient.
