Why do we need fitness tests?. Task Fitness testing for Year 10 What equipment will you use? What are the pre-test procedures? What are the instructions?

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Why do we need fitness tests?

Task Fitness testing for Year 10 What equipment will you use? What are the pre-test procedures? What are the instructions? How do you record / measure the results? How do you compare results? What are the advantages / disadvantages of each test?

Fitness testing methods Flexibility (Sit & Reach test) Strength (Grip Dynamometer) Aerobic Endurance (Various tests) Speed: 35m sprint Speed and agility (Illinois agility run) Anaerobic power (Vertical jump test) Muscular endurance(1 minute tests) Body composition (Various tests)

Importance of fitness testing Gives baseline data for monitoring/improving performance Design programme based on test results Can assess effectiveness of training programmes Results can help performers to set training goals

Pre-test procedures Need informed consent of clients. Why? Screening documents Equipment needs to be calibrated to ensure accuracy

Reliability If you were to carry out the same test again, you should expect the same results Test can be repeated Will produce same results

Validity How accurate are the results that you have obtained Have the results measured the fitness component that they set out to

Practicality Aspects that can influence the test Logistics: Equipment needed Facilities required Numbers of participants