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Fitness Testing

Fitness Testing. Why Test Fitness?. Just as Fitness is specific, so is the method of measuring the level of each component. One of the first steps in measuring fitness is to be clear about the reasons for the testing.

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Fitness Testing

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  1. Fitness Testing

  2. Why Test Fitness? • Just as Fitness is specific, so is the method of measuring the level of each component. • One of the first steps in measuring fitness is to be clear about the reasons for the testing. • A key point to remember is that testing is only one part of the information-gathering process. It is not a magical tool that will transform athletes into world-beaters. • Any fitness test used must also meet certain criteria in order to be a ‘good’ test.

  3. The Purpose? • To identify strengths and weaknesses. • To get feedback on the success of a previous training programme or routine. • To compare one athlete with another. • To design a training programme. • To motivate athletes. • To check an athlete’s readiness toreturn to activity after injury

  4. What makes a ‘Good’ Test? • Must be relevant – it must test what you want it to. • Must be valid and reliable. • Must have standard protocols which are sport-specific. i.e. same amount of warm-up time, same order of tests, recovery time between tests - (standard means they will be the same each time the test is run). • Will give you similar results each time you run it.

  5. The Test Battery • You will complete the following Fitness Tests under the supervision of your teacher • 5km Run Time Trial • Beep Test • 40m Sprint Test • Max Press Up Test • Sit & Reach Flexibility Test • Vertical Jump Test • Two Step Jump Test

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