Fitness Tests Flashcards
State 3 reasons for carrying out fitness tests
- To identify strengths or weaknesses.
- To inform your training requirements.
- To show starting level of fitness.
- To monitor improvement.
- To compare norms of the group/national averages.
- To motivate/set goals.
What test would you carry out for Agility?
Illinois agility test
How do you carry out the Illinois agility test?
- Equipment : 8 cones, a measuring tape and a stopwatch.
- the cones should be arranged in a 10mx5m rectangle with 4 cones down the middle.
- performer starts face down on the floor.
- Test involves running around the cones as fast as possible.
- It is timed in seconds and compared to test ratings.
The multi stage fitness test measures which component of fitness?
Cardio-vascular endurance
The Anderson Wall toss test measures which component of fitness?
Co-ordination
What test would you carry out for Flexibility?
Sit and reach test
What test would you carry out for Muscular endurance?
Abdominal curl conditioning test
The one rep max test measures which component of fitness?
Maximal Strength
State 2 limitations of fitness testing.
- Tests are often not sports specific
- They do not replicate movements of activities.
- They do not replicate competitive conditions required in sports.
- Many of the sports have questionable reliability
- The tests must be carried out with the correct procedures and protocols, otherwise scores will not be accurate or valid
Why would the Vertical jump test be appropriate for a Basketball player?
Basketball players need to jump using leg power.
Why would the Illinois agility test be inappropriate for a 100m runner?
They will not need to change direction, therefore do not need to be tested on this component.
Why would the Anderson wall toss test be inappropriate for a rower?
Rowers need to co-ordinate their arms and legs but do not need to catch, so the test is less appropriate for them.
