Soc 4 : Fitness Testing Flashcards
1
Q
The cooper run (12-minute run) test
A
Tests cardiovascular fitness
2
Q
Harvard step test
A
Tests cardiovascular fitness as a score based off your heart rate . Tets how fast you recover
3
Q
Hand grip strength test
A
Tests muscular strength through your hand
4
Q
One - minute sit up test
A
Tests muscular endurance
5
Q
One-minute press up test
A
Tests muscular endurance
6
Q
30 meter sprint
A
Tests a persons speed
7
Q
Vertical jump/sargent jump test
A
Tests leg power
8
Q
Sit and reach test
A
Measures the flexibility of the hamstrings and lower back muscles
9
Q
Illinous agility test
A
Tests you agility
10
Q
What is the purpose of fitness testing
A
- Moniter effectiveness of your training by comparing to normative data
- identifies your strengths and weaknesses by comparing it to normative data
- to set yourself an incentive
