L. Fitness testing. Carrying out fitness tests

Question 0

What is produced from fitness tests

Answer 0

Data

Question 1

Why are fitness tests carried out?

Answer 1

To measure a particular type of fitness .

Question 2

What can this data be used for?

Answer 2

To find the performers baseline fitness level
Helps to design a training programme
To find out if the training programme is working
Give the performer a goal to aim for

Question 3

What are the 3 things that a coach would need to consider before carrying out a fitness test on a performer?

Answer 3

The type of fitness they want to measure and
the test they would choose to test this type of fitness.
The practicality of carrying out the test in terms of cost, time, ease and number of people.
The needs of the performer , their safety, their age, their health and whether they are pregnant and any existing injuries.

Question 4

What are “ pre test procedures”?

Answer 4

Things that have to be done before starting the fitness tests

Question 5

What is the meaning of “ calibrating the equipment?”

Answer 5

Adjusting / changing the equipment to make sure it is set up right
This allows any readings to be accurate

Question 6

What must performers who are undertaking the fitness test, fill in, before they start?

Answer 6

A consent form - this is called “ giving informed consent”

Question 7

What else must be done before the fitness starts? Why?

Answer 7

A warm up to prepare the body for exercise, raise the heart rate and reduce the risk of injury.