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UNIT 1 - Information

Candidates should know: Protocols, validity, reliability forms of monitoring (HR/ diaries), health questionnaires and screening (blood pressure) Why we assess for health and fitness

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UNIT 1 - Information

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  1. Candidates should know: Protocols, validity, reliability forms of monitoring (HR/ diaries), health questionnaires and screening (blood pressure) Why we assess for health and fitness Why assessment of health and fitness can help an individual plan and maintain a regular involvement in healthy physical activity. UNIT 1 - Information

  2. UNIT 1 - Information Why Test? • Testing gives information on the individual’s current state of health and fitness • Starting point for development • Shows strengths of individuals • Shows weaknesses • Shows improvements to training • Can be used to compare individuals • Motivates Information/Discussion Practical Application Links Diagram/Table Activity Glossary

  3. UNIT 1 - Information How to test Testing correctly, three main components • Validity ‘test what you are supposed to be testing’ e.g. MSFT is a valid test for Endurance • Reliability ‘consistency’ e.g. retesting 3. Person being tested ‘make sure the individual is healthy enough to perform the test’

  4. UNIT 1 - Information Who to Test • Testing is rigorous and aims to show an individual’s maximum performance • An individual must be in a condition to perform • When testing, the safety of the individual is most important • Checks of an individual’s health should be carried out before testing • Questionnaires and monitoring procedures support this process

  5. Discuss what questions you would ask on a health questionnaire Design a health questionnaire Choose one test and carry out the test on a small group or individual Present the results Unit 1 - Practical Application

  6. Components of fitness Health and Exercise Fitness Programmes Application of training Unit 1 - Practical Application

  7. Unit 1 - Diagram/Table

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