1. Lesson 29 Physical Activity PARQ Fitness Testing
GCSE LEVEL PE
Lesson 29
Physical Activity
PARQ
Fitness Testing

2. CONNECTOR What do the letters of PARQ stand for?
When would you expect someone to complete a PARQ?
Identify the 5 areas of Health Related Fitness and the 6 areas of Skill Related Fitness. 2

3. Key Words
Health Related Fitness
Skill Related Fitness
PARQ 3

4. Big Picture
You will review a PARQ and why it is important to taking part in sport and activity.
You will work in a small group to identify the protocol for fitness testing areas of health related fitness and skill related fitness and present the information to the class. 4

5. Learning Outcomes
All pupils will be able to identify the reasons for carrying out fitness testing.
Most pupils will be able to identify the protocol for four different health related fitness tests and understand what they aspect of fitness they test.
Some pupils will be able to identify the protocol for all four different health related fitness tests and seven different skill related fitness test and understand what aspect of fitness they test. 5

6. FITNESS TESTING With the person sitting next to you.
What is the purpose of fitness testing?
How many fitness tests can you name?
Can you identify the area of health related / skill related fitness they test?
When would you carry out fitness testing?

7. TASK 1
You have 15 mins to prepare a powerpoint presentation to the class. You must use the template provided and identify the specific information needed.
1 Slide on each of the following
Name of Fitness Test & Component of HRF or SRF being tested.
All equipment needed to carry out the test.
Exact test protocol.
Fitness test results – what do they mean?
See Example
I suggest you identify the key information needed for the test before you research the internet (some tests may be different – you must refer to the book).

8. Multi Stage Fitness Test Tests VO2 MAX
EXAMPLE
Multi Stage Fitness Test
Tests VO2 MAX

9. Multi-Stage Fitness Test Equipment
CD Player
Multi-stage fitness test CD
Tape Measure
Cones

10. Multi-Stage Fitness Test Protocol
Measure out a 20 metres section and mark each end with a cone.
Allow the athletes to perform a suitable warm-up.
The test is conducted
The athlete must place one foot on or beyond the 20m marker at the end of each shuttle
If the athlete arrives at the end of a shuttle before the beep, the athlete must wait for the beep and then resume running
The athlete keeps running for as long as possible until he/she can longer keep up with the speed set by the CD at which point they should voluntarily withdraw
If the athlete fails to reach the end of the shuttle before the beep they should be allowed 2 further shuttles to attempt to regain the required pace before being withdrawn
Record the level and number of shuttles completed at that level by the athlete

11. Multi-Stage Fitness Test What the results mean?
Male
Female
Age
Excellent
Above Average
Average
Below Average
Poor
14 – 16
L12 S7
L11 S2
L8 S9
L7 S1
L6 S6
L12 S12
L11 S6
L9 S2
L7 S6
L7 S3
Age
Excellent
Above Average
Average
Below Average
Poor
14 – 16
L10 S9
L9 S1
L6 S7
L5 S1
L4 S7
L10 S11
L9 S3
L6 S8
L5 S2
L4 S9

12. Fitness Tests Cooper 12 min run Hand grip test Sit & reach test
Harvard step test
Illinois agility test
Standing stork test
Sergeant jump test
Standing broad jump
Ruler drop test
30-metre sprint
Three ball jungle

13. TASK 2 - Extension
Plan which fitness tests you would you use if you were testing the following peoples fitness.
General member of the public who wants to improve general fitness.
A games player (football or netball).
Would these two people have different fitness tests? Explain your answer.

14. REVIEW Face off challenge with your partner
Take it in turns to identify an area of skill related / health related fitness and identify the name of the fitness test.
Extension – identify the protocol also.