Soc 4 Fitness Testing Flashcards
What is the purpose of the hand grip strength test?
This tests the strength in the hand
What is the purpose of the one minute press up test?
This tests muscular endurance
What is the purpose of the one minute sit up test?
This tests abdominal muscular endurance
What is the purpose of the 30m sprint?
This tests a persons speed
What is the purpose of the vertical jump?
This tests leg power
What is the purpose of the sit and reach test?
This measures the flexibility of the hamstrings and lower back muscles
What is the purpose of the Harvard step test?
Tests cardiovascular endurance, score is based on heart rates
What is the purpose of the 12 minute cooper run?
Tests cardiovascular fitness and tests VO2 max
What is the value of fitness testing?
To identify strengths and weaknesses, to monitor your progress, and for motivation
What does quantitative mean?
Information about quantities, which can be measured
What does qualitative mean?
Information about qualities, which is difficult to measure
Protocol
Official procedure; set way to do something