requirements and administration of each fitness test

Question 1

pre test procedures (informed consent)

Answer 1

makes the participant aware of the test risks

Question 2

pre test procedures (calibration of equipment)

Answer 2

to make sure the equipment is able to measure accurately.

Question 3

reliability

Answer 3

a test that would give similar results if repeated again

Question 4

validity

Answer 4

a test that measures what its supposed to measure

Question 5

advantages of a test

Answer 5

• they can measure the different components of fitness

- can replicate the same movements required in the sport

Question 6

disadvantages of a test

Answer 6

• often aren’t specific

- the amount of practice of the technique can influence the score