fitness tests Flashcards
why is fitness testing important
identifies strengths and weaknesses and measures the components of fitness
what tests are used cardiovascular fitness
Harvard step test
12 min cooper run or swim test
what is the Harvard step test
30 step-ups a minute
after one min you do the first plus reading
the two then three
formula higher you score the better
what test is used for muscular strength
grip test - grip as hard as you can for five seconds and record in kg three times
what test is for muscular endurance
one min sit-up and press-up
what test is used for speed and agility
Illinois test
30m sprint test
what is the illinois test
set out a course using cones lie face down
run the course as fast as u can
changing direction
fastest time possible
what test is used for power
vertical jump - mark the wall
standing board jump
what test is used for flexibility
sit and reach test
what can fitness tests show you
how you are compared to other people
average, above average, below average
show how you improved over a course of a time by dong a fitness program
