Fitness Testing.

Question 1

Problems with fitness testing.

Answer 1

Can push yourself too hard and over exert.
Can interfere with normal training.
Valid (tests muscle groups that it’s supposed to)
Reliable.

Question 2

Borg scale (explain).

Answer 2

Rating of perceived exertion.
Performer uses scale to rate what intensity they feel they are working at.
6-20 (20= maximum)

Question 3

Borg scale advantages and disadvantages.

Answer 3

Adv-
can be sport specific.
Free to use.

Disadvantage-
Need experience to produce reliable and accurate results.

Question 4

Why measure heart rate?

Answer 4

Measure improvements.
Measure exercise intensity.
Motivation.
Training can be made effective.

Question 5

What is the formula to work out maximum heart rate?

Answer 5

220- age

Question 6

What are the training zones?

Answer 6

Anaerobic- 80-90% max hr
Aerobic- 70-80% max hr
Moderate- 50-60% max hr

Question 7

How does testing improve your performance?

Answer 7

Motivation.
Monitor progress.
Identify strengths and weaknesses.
Set goals.
Talent ID