Soc 4 Flashcards
12 minute cooper run
Tests cardio vascular fitness
A footballer might use the test as it improves your stamina which helps players last the whole 90 mins.
Hand grip test
Tests muscular strength
Shot putters may use this test to improve there grip on the ball and expand there explosiveness
Abdominal curl test
Tests Muscular endurance
Swimmers may use this test as they try to improve there endurance by using the body for long periods of time.
Sit and reach test
Tests flexibility
Hurdle athletes may use this test to expand there leg muscels to jump and strech over the bar
The illionis agility test
Tests agility
Basketball players may use this as they have ti control there speed while on the move for example when dribbiling the ball at a fast pace towrds the defenders
Stork test
Tests balance
Skiers may use this test to see how they keep the body stable while in a dynamic balance
Alternate hand wall throw
Tests coordination
Tennis players may use this test to improve there hand eye coordinataion
Vertical jump test
Test power
Weightlifter might use this to improve there strength and power in the body
Ruler drop test
Test reaction time
Cricket players could use this test when reacting to a quick bowl.
30 metre dash
Tests speed
Hockey plays might use this when chasing for the ball
The value of fitness testing can be summarised into how many points?
3
What is normative data?
A pattern or a standard
what component of fitness does the 1 min sit up test measure?
Muscular endurance
