1. Ulster GAA CDP Programme Sport Science Fitness Testing Made Easy 3 rd November 2010 UUJ / SINI

2. Session Outline TimeActivity 8.00pmRegistration & Introduction 8.10pmPrinciples of Fitness Testing 8.20pmIdentifying Components of Fitness in our games 8.30pmFitness Tests: Selection, Application, Equipment, Design 8.45pmFitness Tests: Practical Demonstration 9.00pmResults: Gathering, Interpretation, Feedback 9.15pmQuestions & Answers 9.30pmSummary

3. Outcomes This session aims to provide participants with; An understanding of the principles of fitness testing; An overview of a typical fitness testing session without the need for expensive equipment; Guidance on devising your own fitness tests; Advice on collection, interpretation and application of results; The ability to perform and oversee a fitness testing session within your club / school / county.

4. Principles of Fitness Testing Purpose Repeatability Consistency Scheduling

5. Fitness Tests Components of Fitness; What are the key components of fitness in Gaelic games? Agility; Speed; Strength; Power; Muscular Endurance; Aerobic Endurance; Speed Endurance; Flexibility; Others?

6. Fitness Tests Specific Tests; Some examples of specific tests that can be carried out; Sit & Reach - Flexibility; Vertical Jump; - Upper Body Medicine Ball Throw – Lower Body; 20m Sprint - Speed; T-Test - Agility; 300yd Shuttle –Speed Endurance; Bleep Test – Aerobic Endurance; Other potential fitness tests?

7. Fitness Tests Test Design; What are the key things to remember when devising your own test? 1.Sensible; 2.Measurable (Quantitative / Qualitative); 3.Repeatable; 4.Manageable; 5.Time constraints; 6.Realistic; 7.Purpose; 8.Practical; 9.Others Issues???

8. Fitness Tests Fitness Testing Session (1 Week in Advance); 1.Set Date & Time and inform players; 2.Decide on test battery; 3.Prepare Result Collection Sheets; 4.Organise support personnel; 5.Organise equipment & venue. Fitness Testing Session (1 hour in Advance); 1.Arrive at venue with support personnel; 2.Organise each test station; 3.Organise personnel responsible for stations; 4.Organise equipment, including measurements; 5.Organise players.

9. Fitness Tests Practical Demonstration 10 – 15 Minutes

10. Results Fitness Test Results; Collection ; Turnaround time; Presentation; Feedback;  Individual;  Collective; Application; Any others?

11. Fitness Testing Questions?

12. Follow Up Courses Conditioning the GAA Player VenueDate Glenswilly, Donegal24 th November St.Micheal’s, Enniskillen1 st December Silverbridge GAC, Armagh8 th December Heart Rate Training VenueDate Ballyhaise, Co.Cavan*19 th January Lavey GAC, Derry*26 th January UUJ / SINI*2 nd February *Venues to be confirmed