Fitness Testing Flashcards
1
Q
Flexibility test
A
Sit and reach test
2
Q
Muscular endurance test
A
- Wall squat test
- 1 minute press up test
- 1 minute sit up test
3
Q
Muscular strength test
A
Hand grip dynamometer test
4
Q
CV fitness test
A
- Multi stage fitness test
- Harvard step test
- 12 minute Cooper run/swim
5
Q
Speed test
A
30m sprint
6
Q
Body composition test
A
Fat callipers
7
Q
Power test
A
- Vertical jump
- Standing broad jump
8
Q
Co-ordination test
A
Alternate wall toss
9
Q
Reaction time test
A
Ruler drop test
10
Q
Agility test
A
Illinois agility run test
11
Q
Balance test
A
Standing stork test
12
Q
Importance of fitness testing
A
- Information can be gained about an athlete’s level of fitness before a training programme
- Progress can be monitored throughout a training programme
- Highlights strengths and weaknesses
- Identifies talent
- Assists in setting goals
- Gives you motivation to improve
