fitness testing

Question 1

List the fitness tests performed and the fitness component being tested.

Answer 1

Aerobic Capacity
Anaerobic Capacity
Body Composition
Muscular Strength
Muscular Endurance
Flexibility 
Balance

Question 2

aerobic capacity

Answer 2

The ability of the heart, blood vessels and respiratory systems to supply nutrients and oxygenated blood to the muscles and the ability of the muscles to use the oxygen for sustained exercise.
sports example - Marathons, afl midfielders
fitness test - 20m shuttle run

Question 3

anaerobic capacity

Answer 3

The ability of the body to produce energy without using oxygen.
sports example - shot-put, high jump, long jump
fitness test - Phosphate recovery test, 300m Shuttle run

Question 4

body composition

Answer 4

Proportion of bone, muscle and fat in an athlete.
sports example - BMI, skinfolds
fitness test - BMI, skinfolds

Question 5

muscular strength

Answer 5

The force a muscle or muscle group can exert against a resistance in one maximal contraction (1RM).
sports example - Weight lifting, tackling a player to the ground in football
fitness test - Handgrip Dynamometer test, 1RM Bench press test

Question 6

muscular endurance

Answer 6

The ability of a muscle, or common group of muscle, to continue sustained contractions in the face of fatigue.
sports example - Last few push-ups while experiencing fatigue during a 60 sec push up test
fitness test - Timed sit-ups test, timed push-ups test

Question 7

flexibility

Answer 7

Is the capacity of a joint to move through its full range of motion, and reflects the ability of the muscles and connective tissues to stretch.
sports example - splits, dancing
fitness test - Modified sit & reach test

Question 8

balance

Answer 8

The ability to maintain symmetry while stationary or moving
sports experiment - Held position on a balance beam or parallel bars
fitness test - Stork balance stand test

Question 9

What are the 4 reasons why we conduct fitness tests?

Answer 9

Indicates fitness levels
See program is working
See strengths and weaknesses
Readiness to compete post injury rehabilitation

Question 10

What is the order in which we should perform tests? (least fatiguing to most fatiguing)

Answer 10

Power test
Speed
Agility
Strength
Muscle endurance
Repetitive sprints