Reasons for fitness testing and VO2 max

Question 1

What are the six reasons for fitness testing?

Answer 1

1) identifying strengths and weaknesses
2) inform design of training program
3) Monitor improvement
4) comparison
5) suitability for different sports
6) motivate.

Question 2

Explain why identifying strengths and weaknesses is a reason for fitness testing.

Answer 2

Allows an athlete to see the areas which are good for their sport, and any components of fitness they need to work on

Question 3

Explain why making an informed design of training program is a reason for fitness testing.

Answer 3

Makes training more specific to an athletes needs. It also identifies what the athlete needs to work on in their training program.

Question 4

Explain why monitoring improvement is a reason for fitness testing.

Answer 4

Test before, and after he completes a training program, then halfway through then at the end.

Question 5

Explain why comparison is a reason for fitness testing

Answer 5

an athlete can compare scores with a teammate or with normative data tables

Question 6

Explain why suitability for different sports is A reason for fitness testing

Answer 6

An athlete test scores can be used to identify certain which sport they are good at.

Question 7

Explain why motivation is a reason for fitness testing.

Answer 7

an athlete will be determined to improve the score and get better than a teammate or to get selected for a team. Therefore will train harder.

Question 8

What is VO2 max?

Answer 8

Maximum volume of oxygen that can be used by the muscles per minute.