1. Higher PE Preparation of the Body
Key Concept 1
Fitness Assessment in relation to personal performance and the demands of selected activities
(Gathering Information)

2. Why is it important to gather information on your fitness?
Instead of gaining subjective opinion you gain objective fact (quantitative data- numbers/scores etc.)
Identify strengths and weaknesses in relation to specific types (physical, skill related, mental) and specific aspects (CRE, speed, agility etc.)
Identify how specific types/aspects affect performance
Identify specific starting points for your training programmes
Use test scores to compare at either mid-point or end of programme of work
When monitoring and comparing levels/test scores, it can tell when to add progressive overload and how much to apply
Allows you to set realistic/achievable training goals

3. Gathering information
Before collecting data on your fitness you need to consider the following
What information is needed?
What methods will be used to collect data?
What will the data actually measure?
How will the data be recorded?
How will the data be used?

4. Making sure the data collected is useful
Accurate
Relevant
Valid
Reliable
Objective/non-biased
Contributes to informed decision making and leads to action capable of improving performance
Allows for comparisons to occur

5. How did we obtain information on our CRE?
Data collection, within the activity
Match analysis sheet or Observation Schedule
For Example

6. KEY √ EFFECTIVE X LESS EFFECTIVE
Movement analysis : Observation Sheet
Name _______________v __________Date _______ Position ___________
Watch the game or video action to help you analyse how fit you were when playing in a game. The time recorded is 40 minutes, should the game duration differ, adjusting the required time limits.
KEY √ EFFECTIVE X LESS EFFECTIVE
TIME
Minutes
WALKING
JOGGING
HALF PACE RUNNING
SRINTING
OBSERVATIONS
1st Half 0-5
6-10
11-15
16-20
2nd Half
0-5
6- 10

7. How did we obtain information on our CRE?
Data collection, out with the activity
Standardised fitness test- Multi Stage fitness test.

8. Multi Stage Fitness Test
Objective
The objective of the Multi-Stage Fitness Test (MSFT) is to
monitor the development of the athlete's maximum oxygen
uptake (VO2 max). This test is very good for games player
as it is specific to the nature of the sport.
Required Resources
To undertake this test you will require :
A flat, non slippery surface at least 20 metres in length
30 metre tape measure
Marking cones
Pre-recorded audio tape or CD
Tape recorder or CD Player
Recording sheets
Assistant

9. Description
The test is made up of 23 levels where each level lasts approx. one minute. Each level comprises of a series of 20m shuttles. On the tape a single beep indicates the end of a shuttle and 3 beeps indicates the start of the next level. The test is conducted as follows:
Measure out a 20 metres section and mark each end with a marker cone
The athlete carries out a warm up program of jogging and stretching exercises
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 tape 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 1 further shuttle to attempt to regain the required pace before being withdrawn
Record the level and number of shuttles completed at that stage by the athlete
At the end of the test the athletes conduct a cool down program, including stretching exercises

10. What Information did we collect?
Level and shuttle you finished at e.g. 12/2
VO2 Max e.g. 54.3
Distance you covered 2250 m
Recorded on your data sheet e.g.

11. Recording Sheet MSFT (Example)
Data
Initial Test
Re Test 1
Re Test 2
Re Test 3
Final Test
Level 10 11 12
Shuttle 2 8 6
Vo2 Max
47.4
49.3
51.9
53.1
54.3
Distance covered
1792
2017
2100
2250
2492

12. How did you monitor your fitness?
Measured heart rate during each training session to ensure intensity was correct ( HR stayed in between 60-85% MHR). This was carried out at 5 min intervals.
Re test Multi stage fitness test at beginning, middle and end of the programme. Exact same test conditions/parameters used to ensure test was valid and reliable.
20 metres

13. Heart Rate (beats/minute)
Session
Heart Rate (beats/minute)
Resting
1st 5min
2nd 5min
3rd 5min
4th 5min
5th 5min
6th 5min
7th 5min
8th 5min 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

14. Remember! Monitoring allows you to:
Compare your data to previous data to see if fitness improvements are being made.
Measure improvements (quantitative data)
Highlight if the programme is working. You should notice small improvements as you progress through the programme.
Identify if you should progressively overload (adapt programme)
Set new challenging and achievable fitness goals within a realistic time frame.

15. Task- Speed and Agility
How did you gather information on our speed and agility?
Describe the methods you used to gather information on your fitness?
How did you collate and record your data?
How did you monitor your fitness throughout your training programme?