Fitness Tests Flashcards
What does the 12 minute cooper run test?
Tests Cardiovascular fitness
What does the Harvard Step test,test?
Tests Cardiovascular endurance
What does the hand grip dynamometer test?
Tests muscular strength
What does the one minute sit up and one minute press up test?
Tests muscular endurance
What does the sit and reach test, test?
Tests flexibility
What does the Illinois agility test, test?
Tests agility
What does the stork test, test?
Tests balance
What does the alternate hand wall throw test?
Tests coordination
What does the vertical jump test, test?
Tests power
What does the ruler drop test, test?
Tests reaction time
What does the 30 metre sprint test?
Test speed
What is the purpose of fitness testing?
To evaluate how well an athlete has done in their training
What is the value of fitness testing?
To identify an athlete strengths and weaknesses
What is normative data?
A pattern or standard
When planning fitness tests, what three things must you consider?
. Your testing matches the aims of your training
. That you monitor your progress
. That you give yourself incentives
