FITNESS TESTING

Question 1

12 MIN COOPER RUN

Answer 1

It tests cardiovascular fitness.
A marathon runner or a long distance swimmer would use this fitness test as they will be exercising their body for long periods of time

Question 2

HAND GRIP DYNAMOMETER TEST

Answer 2

It tests strength
A shot put contestant or a weight lifter would use this test as they are going to be lifting heavy weights and trying to lift more

Question 3

ABDOMINAL CURL TEST

Answer 3

It tests muscular endurance
A long distance rower would use the abdominal curl test as they will be using their arms for long periods of time repeatedly and that is what the test does

Question 4

SIT AND REACH TEST

Answer 4

It tests flexibility
Hurderlers would use the sit and reach test as they have to be able to use their hips to get that second leg over the hurdle but also gymnastics need flexibility for

Question 5

ALTERANTE HAND WALL THROW

Answer 5

It tests co-ordination
a basketball player would use the alternate hand wall throw as you need coordination whilst running and dribbling the ball at the same time, foot hand/arm coordination

Question 6

VERTICAL JUMP TEST

Answer 6

It tests power
a footbller would use the vertical jump test so then the players can go up and jump for headers and win them more but also in basketball when rebounding or going up under the rim/hoop

Question 7

30 METER DASH

Answer 7

It tests speed
A winger in rugby would use the 30 meter dash as you want to be fast in speed so then you cover ground more but also in boxing so the opponent can’t block your punches as they will be coming at a fast speed

Question 8

ILLINOIS AGILITY TEST

Answer 8

It tests agility
The illinois agility test can be used by any position in basketball and in rugby or american football specifically the winger position to monuvere past the players and get the tri or touchdown

Question 9

STORK TEST

Answer 9

It tests balance
the stork test can be used gymnastics so then the gymnasts can land their flips but also to keep still during their turns and more things

Question 10

RULER DROP TEST

Answer 10

It tests reaction time
the ruler drop test can be used as a goalkeeper has to react for any rebound shots that come in after making the first save on the shot and also a sprinter