Fitness testing part 2 Flashcards
How to complete the the 35metre sprint test?
- Line up on the start line and sprint 35metres
- Record time taken, average for the 3 times
- Don’t do it more than 2 or 3 times a day
- Best performed on a track with good weather
- 3 people should time 1 person for best results
How to complete the Illinois agility test?
- Warm up
- Line down on the start line with your head on the start line, not in front
- On the starters command you must jump up and complete the course
- If you miss a turn or hit a cone you must start again
- Do two trials and record your best one
How to complete the vertical jump?
- Warm up
- Stand up with your hand against the wall, raised as high as you can you your feet flat on the ground
- Bend your knees a little bit then jump as high as you can
- Perform 3 times as no rest required
How do you measure the 35metre sprint test?
Seconds
How do you measure the Illinois agility test?
Seconds
How do you measure the vertical jump?
kg metres per second
How to you interpret results for the 35metre sprint test?
Normative table
How do you interpret results for the Illinois agility test?
Normative table
How do you interpret results for the vertical jump test?
Lewis Nomogram
How can validity be affected in the 35metre sprint test?
- Human error
* Fatigue
How can validity be affected in the Illinois agility test?
- Wrong starting position
* Human error, wrong time and measuring
How can validity be affected in the vertical jump test?
- Human error
* Incorrect technique
How can reliability be affected in the 35metre sprint test?
- Doing test less than 3 times
* Not performing same method every time
How can reliability be affected be the Illinois agility test?
- Doing test less than 3 times
- Not allowing a rest between each go
- Not performing same method every time
How can reliability be affected by the vertical jump test?
- Not performing same method every time
* Doing test less than 3 times
What are advantages of the 35metre sprint test?
- Minimal equipment needed
- Simple to set up
- Can do anywhere
- Large numbers of people at once
What are the disadvantages of the 35metre sprint test?
- Assistance required
- Weather can affect the test
- Requires certain level of fitness
- Not suitable for older athletes
What are the advantages of the Illinois agility test?
- Easy to set up
- Minimal cost and equipment
- No specialist equipment required
What are the disadvantages of the Illinois agility test?
- Different surfaces affect the time
- Risk of slipping
- Inconsistencies with times
- Test does not distinguish between left and right
What are the advantages of the vertical jump test?
- Easy to set up
- Minimal cost and equipment
- No specialist equipment required
What are the disadvantages of the vertical jump test?
- Technique always plays a part in determining your score
* Wrong technique
