fitness tests

Question 1

Name to two fitness tests that measure cardiovascular fitness

Answer 1

Multistage fitness test
Forestry step test

Question 2

Name the test to measure speed

Answer 2

35 meter sprint test

Question 3

Name a test to measure agility

Answer 3

Illinois agility test

Question 4

Name three tests to measure body composition

Answer 4

BMI
BIA
Skin fold test

Question 5

Name a method of training to improve cardiovascular fitness

Answer 5

Fartlek training
Continuous training

Question 6

Name a method of training to improve power

Answer 6

Plyometrics

Question 7

Name a method of training to improve flexibility

Answer 7

PNF
Dynamic and static training

Question 8

Name two types of static stretching

Answer 8

Passive and active

Question 9

Agility is the ability to change direction at speed and under control, true or false?

Answer 9

True

Question 10

Speed is the ability to move the whole or part of the body as fast as possible, true or false?

Answer 10

True

Question 11

How do you calculate maximum HR?

Answer 11

MHR=220-age

Question 12

The aerobic training zone lies between what percentages?

Answer 12

60-75% of MHR

Question 13

The anaerobic training zone lies above which percentage?

Answer 13

85% +

Question 14

A Gymnast wants to improve their flexibility. Which method of training would give the quickest results?

Answer 14

PNF

Question 15

An Athlete wants to improve their performance in the 100m sprint. What type of training should they carry out?

Answer 15

Acceleration sprints
Short interval training

Question 16

This training that involves a work period followed by a rest or recovery period.

Answer 16

Training interval

Question 17

Muscular endurance can be improved through which training method?

Answer 17

Circuit training

Question 18

A training method where the intensity of training is varied by running at different speeds or over different terrain.

Answer 18

Fartlek

Question 19

Name the acronym for FIT

Answer 19

Frequency-how often
Intensity-how hard
Time-how long

Question 20

Name the additional principles for training.

Answer 20

Specificity
Progressive overload
Adaption
Individual needs
Reversibilty
Variation(to avoid tedium)
Rest and recovery

Question 21

The Borg rating of perceived exertion (RPE) scale runs from….

Answer 21

6 - 20

Question 22

The relationship between RPE and HR is…

Answer 22

RPE X 10 =HR

Question 23

An informed consent form is completed before participating in fitness test, why?

Answer 23

So performers know what is required of them and to understand the methods of te test