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1
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what does the first T in TEST stand for to remember reasons for carrying out fitness tests

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training programmes - can inform you what needs to be trained

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what does the E in TEST stand for to remember reasons for carrying out fitness tests

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evaluate strength and weaknesses

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what does the S in TEST stand for to remember reasons for carrying out fitness tests

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set goals

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what does the last T in TEST stand for to remember reasons for carrying out fitness tests

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tedium - provides variety/prevents boredom

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5
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what is the test for measuring balance

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the stork balance test

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6
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what is the test for measuring agility

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the illinois agility test

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7
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what is the test for measuring cardio-vascular endurance

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the multi stage fitness test

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8
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what is the test for measuring co-ordination

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the wall toss test

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9
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what is the test for measuring flexibility

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the sit and reach test

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10
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what is the test for measuring muscular endurance

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the sit-up bleep test

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what is the test for measuring power and explosive strength

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the vertical jump test

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12
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what is the test for measuring reaction time

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the ruler drop test

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13
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what is the test for measuring maximal strength

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the one rep max test

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14
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what is the test for measuring speed

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the 30 metre sprint test

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15
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what is the test for measuring strength

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the handgrip dynamometer test

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16
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what is the first step to prevent injury

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warm up + stretching

17
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what is the second step to prevent injury

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spotter for weights

18
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what is the third step to prevent injury

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taking breaks

19
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what is the fourth step to prevent injury

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hydration

20
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what is the fifth step to prevent injury

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not over training

21
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what is the sixth step to prevent injury

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taping, braces etc.

22
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what is the seventh step to prevent injury

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appropriate clothing + footwear

23
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what is the eighth step to prevent injury

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rehydration

24
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what is the ninth step to prevent injury

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avoid dehydration

25
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what are 5 limitations of fitness testing

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•often not sports specific and can be too general e.g. ruler drop test
•don’t replicate movements of activities e.g. multi stage fitness test
•don’t replicate competitive conditions required in sports - major sporting events are performed under extreme pressure
•many of the tests have questionable reliability - as most tests are maximal
•the tests must be carried out with the correct procedures and protocols, otherwise scores will be inaccurate of invalid

26
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what does the F in FITT stand for and mean

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frequency - how often you train

27
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what does the I in FITT stand for and mean

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intensity - how hard you train

28
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what does the first T in FITT stand for and mean

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time (or duration) - how long you train for

29
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what does the second T in FITT stand for and mean

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type - the kind of training you do (based on the sport)

30
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what does the S stand for in SPORT and what does it mean

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specificity - training should be specific to the needs of an individual and the demands of the sport they take part in
- muscles
- type of fitness
- skills

31
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what does the PO stand for in SPORT and what does it mean

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progressive overload - training more than you normally do “simply working harder than normal” - increase weight over time or do more reps

32
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what does the R stand for in SPORT and what does it mean

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reversibility - most of the progress you make can be reversible

33
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what does the T stand for in SPORT and what does it mean

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tedium - when planning a training programme, it’s important to vary the training a bit to prevent performers becoming bored

34
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what are the principles of training for

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they are the key principles that should always be considered when designing a training programme

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