Soc4- Fitness Tests Flashcards
What is the impact of the 12 minute cooper run?
Tests cardiovascular fitness and estimates VO2 max
What is the impact of the Harvard step test?
Tests cardiovascular endurance as the score is based on heart rates
What is the impact of the hand grip test?
Tests muscular strength in the hand
What is the impact of the one-minute press up test?
Tests muscular endurance
What is the impact of the one-minute sit up test?
Tests abdominal muscular endurance
What is the impact of the 30m sprint?
Tests a persons speed
What is the impact of the vertical jump?
Tests leg power
What is the impact of the sit and reach test?
Measures the flexibility of the hamstring and lower back muscles
What is the value of fitness testing?
To identify your strengths and weakness, gives you the right incentive to do well and it gives you a goal to reach so you can do better. Also it monitors your progress to do better each time.