Fitness Testing How do we assess physical success?

Effects of Exercise on CV System Resting heart rate Stroke volume Blood pressure Cholesterol

Effects on Body Composition Total body weight Body fat % Body image

Effects on Anaerobic System More stored muscle glycogen More immediate energy More ATP-PC (power) Greater VO 2 max Utilize fats and carbs more efficiently

Effects of Over Training Decline in exercise performance Fatigue resting heart rate Mood changes Weight loss Insomnia Overuse injuries

Effects on Sport-Specific Skills Improved Agility Speed Balance Power Proprioception

Effects on Overall Health Greater cardiopulmonary endurance Increased muscular strength Greater muscle endurance Flexibility improves Better body composition

Motivation Knowing your baseline can help you strive for improvement Set realistic goals for improvement “Follow-up testing provides evidence of progression toward fitness goals” (Health Appraisal and Fitness Testing) Assess and remove obstacles to success

The Actual Test: Static to Active 1. Resting measurements HR, BP 2. Body Composition Hydration issue 3. Cardiorespiratory fitness Before HR is elevated

The Actual Test 3. Muscular endurance After ample rest from cardio 4. Muscular strength After ample rest from endurance test 5. Flexibility After ample warm-up Why could this cause irregular results?

Follow-up Testing Same test Similar conditions Enough time to see results

Legal Issues Negligence No warm-up Incorrect form Lack of supervision Malpractice Withhold water Lack reasonable care for client

Practical Tests Body Composition Skin Fold CalipersBioimpedence

Practical Tests Cardiorespiratory fitness Rockport Fitness Walking Test One Mile Jog Step Test

Practical Tests Muscular Endurance Curl-Up Test Push-Ups Cobra Wall Sit

Practical Tests Muscular Strength Grip Strength Test Standing Long Jump Core Muscle Strength Test Ball Put (power)

Practical Tests Flexibility Shoulder Reach Sit and Reach

What else is there to fitness testing… Do it right! Consistency Reliability Reproducibility Accountability Let’s get to it!