1. º Medical Referral º Testing Sequence º Reasons to Terminate a Test º Levels of Sport Performance SHMD 139 25/2/2013 SHMD 139 25/2/2013

2. The order in which you conduct the tests must be considered as it may change the accuracy of the results you produce. Some testing may have to be done on different days to produce the best result. Example: a test that requires maximal effort will require a few hours for recovery. A test requiring a high level of skill or co-ordination needs to be done first because skill level decreases when you are tired. Test Sequence Pg 171 2

3.  The correct order would be: 1.Sedentary tests such as- height - weight - body composition - flexibility 2.Agility tests 3.Maximum power & strength tests 4.Sprint tests 5.Muscular endurance tests 6.Aerobic endurance test Test Sequence Pg 171 3

4. There will be occasions when it becomes unsafe to continue a test due to physiological changes within the client. Reasons to Terminate a Fitness Test Pg 171 4

5. The following is a list of specific situations when a test should be stopped: – Chest pains or angina-like symptoms – Excessive blood pressure (250/115) – Shortness of breath and wheezing – Leg cramps or pain – Light-headedness, nausea or pale, clammy skin Reasons to Terminate a Fitness Test Pg 171 5

6. – Heart rate does not rise with exercise intensity – Irregular heart beat – Client requests to stop – Signs and symptoms of severe exhaustion – Equipment fails Reasons to Terminate a Fitness Test Pg 172 6

7. Foundation - basic level, includes basic skills; catching, throwing, movement of the body – Pre-school level – Playing with a ball with your family Participation - playing sport for fun, enjoyment, health and fitness – Inter - school soccer – Playing with friends 7

8. Performance - club and provincial/regional level in your given sport. Excellence - national and international standard. 8

9. Local Events National Events International Events Global Events Olympics Rugby/Soccer World Cup Tri-Nations Super 15 Currie Cup Vodacom cup Club League First Division African Cup of Nations FIFA Confederations Cup Premier Soccer League 9