When conducting assessments, one of the first questions clients often ask is, “Was that good?” Knowing how their results stack up against a benchmark can provide reassurance and direction. Traditionally, answering this question required extensive experience or hours of research. But with technology like AxIT, accessing normative data has never been easier.
Understanding Normative Data
Normative data refers to the established benchmarks or averages derived from a large population. Until recently every day health and fitness professionals relied on research studies to be performed to be able to determine these benchmarks. Now with connected smart assessment technology like AxIT benchmarks from millions of tests can be accessible instantaneously.
It helps you understand where your client’s results fall in comparison to a standard. This comparison is crucial for:
- Setting Expectations: Providing context for your client’s performance relative to a typical range can help educate and develop buy in.
- Identifying Areas for Improvement: Highlighting specific strengths and weaknesses based on established norms can allow you to focus on the most important areas.
- Tracking Progress: Measuring improvements over time against a reliable benchmark can help you better understand when a client is ready to return to sport, work or activity.
The Challenge Before AxIT
Before advancements like AxIT, obtaining normative data meant either:
- Relying on Experience: Only those with years of experience and exposure to numerous assessments had a good sense of what was considered “good” or “bad.”
- Time-Consuming Research: Professionals had to sift through countless research papers and databases to find relevant benchmarks, which was both tedious and inefficient.
How AxIT Revolutionizes Access to Normative Data
- Instant Comparison: AxIT provides immediate access to normative data from over a million testing results right after your assessment. This means you can instantly compare your client’s results to a standard range, making it easier to interpret their performance.
- Simplified Decision-Making: With AxIT’s built-in data comparison, you don’t need to rely on guesswork or extensive research. The technology streamlines the process, allowing you to focus on creating actionable plans based on precise data.
- Enhanced Client Communication: Providing clients with clear, comparative data helps them understand their results better. It fosters trust and clarity, enabling you to set realistic goals and expectations.
Experience the Benefits with Strength by Numbers
At Strength by Numbers, our AxIT technology integrates normative data seamlessly into your assessments. This advanced feature ensures you can make informed decisions quickly and efficiently, improving your practice and client outcomes.
Ready to enhance your assessments with instant normative data? Visit our website to explore how AxIT can transform your approach to client evaluation and decision-making.