Fitness testing

Question 1

Power

Answer 1

Vertical jump test. Strength x speed

Question 2

Reaction time

Answer 2

Ruler drop test. The time taken to initate a response to a stimulus

Question 3

Agility

Answer 3

Illinois agility test. The ability to move and change direction quickly whilst maintaining control

Question 4

Muscular endurance

Answer 4

Abdominal curl conditional test. The ability of a muscle to undergo repeated contraction

Question 5

Speed

Answer 5

30m sprint. The rate at which an individual is able to perform a movement or cover a distance in a period of time

Question 6

Strength

Answer 6

Handgrip dynamometer strength. The ability to cover a resistance

Question 7

Balance

Answer 7

Strork balance test. Centre of mass over the base of support

Question 8

Co-ordination

Answer 8

Wall toss test. The ability to use two or more parts of the body well

Question 9

Cardio vascular endurance

Answer 9

Cooper run. The ability of the heart and lungs to supply oxygen to working muscles.

Question 10

Flexibility

Answer 10

Sit and reach test. The range of movement possible at a joint

Question 11

Reasons for fitness testing

Answer 11

-identify strengths and weaknesses -Monitor improvements -to compare against group averages -to motivate/ set goals

Question 12

Limitations of fitness testing

Answer 12

-not can not be specific to your sport -they not always similar to the movement in the activity -some test aren’t reliable.