Soc 4. Fitness Testing Flashcards
1
Q
Whats the value of fitness testing
A
To identify strengths and weaknesses, to monitor your progress, and for motivation
2
Q
Cooper 12-minute run test - purpose
A
Test cardiovascular fitness and estimates VO2 max
3
Q
Harvard step test - purpose
A
Tests cardiovascular endurance, score is based on heart rates
4
Q
Hand grip strength test - purpose
A
Tests muscular strength in the hand
5
Q
One-minute press-up challenge
A
Tests your muscular endurance
6
Q
One-minute sit-up test
A
Tests abdominal muscular endurance
7
Q
30m sprint
A
Test a persons speed
8
Q
Vertical jump/Sargent jump test
A
Tests leg power
9
Q
Sit and reach test
A
Measures flexibility of the hamstring/lower back muscles
