Soc4- Fitness Testing Flashcards
What is the purpose of the 12-minute cooper run/swim?
This test focuses on Cardiovascular Fitness.
What is the purpose of the harvard step test?
The test focuses on Cardiovascular Fitness.
What is the purpose of the one-minute sit-up test?
This test focuses on Muscular Endurance.
What is the purpose of the sit and reach test?
This test focuses on Flexibility.
What is the purpose of the hand-grip test?
This test focuses on Strength.
What is the pupose of the one-minute press-up test?
This test focuses on Muscular Endurance.
What is the purpose of the vertical jump/sargent jump test?
This test focuses on Power.
What is the purpose of the illinois test?
This tests focuses on Agility.
What is the purpose of fitness testing?
- To identify strengths and weaknesses in a performance/the success of a training programme by comparing to data
- Give yourself an incentive
- To monitor the effects of the training ( your improvement )