M. Fitness Testing .Aerobic Endurance Flashcards
What do the results of the Multi Stage fitness test measure?
The performers VO2 max in ml/kg/ min
Explain the multi stage fitness test
It measures aerobic endurance
There are 2 lines 20 m apart
Timed bleeps are played
The performer runs from one line to the next between the bleeps, this is one shuttle.
The foot must be on or over the line before the next bleep.
There are different levels and the bleeps get closer together with each level so the performer has to run faster
The test is over when the performer does not make it to the line on 3 bleeps in a row.
The level and number of shuttles is the final score
How would you make sure that the test is” Reliable”
The weather can affect the result, it can make it less reliable.
Explain how to make sure this test is “ valid”
If the performer stops before they are too tired to carry on , the results are invalid
If the distance of 20 m is incorrectly measured
What is the name of another Aerobic endurance test?
The forestry step test
What does this test measure?
Aerobic endurance and VO 2 Max
What 3 pieces of equipment are needed for this test?
Steps, a metronome and a stop watch.
What are the heights of the steps for males and females. ?
Female 33cm. Male 40 cm
What rate, bpm, is the metronome set to?
90 bpm, stepping rate of 22.5 steps per minute
What must be recorded at the end of the test?
A 15 second pulse count
How would you make sure that this test is reliable?
The performer must step in time to the beat, if not the results are not reliable
What is used to find out the VO 2 Max in the published data table?
The heart rate at the end of the test,
What might affect the validity of the test
People with longer legs will find the test easier.
If the steps are at the wrong height.
