Topic C.1 Lesson 1
Fitness testing methods for
components of fitness
What section “C” is:
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● flexibility: sit and reach test (usually measured in cm or inches)
● strength: grip dynamometer (usually measured in KgW)
● aerobic endurance:
o multi-stage fitness test, known as the bleep test (usually predicted in
ml/kg/min)
o forestry step test (usually predicted in ml/kg/min)
o definition of VO2 max (ml/kg/min): the maximum amount of oxygen uptake,
usually measured in ml of oxygen per kg of body mass per minute. It is a
measure of cardiorespiratory endurance.
● speed: 35m sprint (usually measured in s)
● speed and agility: Illinois agility run test (usually measured in s)
● anaerobic power: vertical jump test (usually measured in kgm/s)
● muscular endurance: one-minute press-up, one-minute sit-up (usually
measured in number of reps/minute)
● body composition:
o Body Mass Index (BMI) (usually measured in kg/m²)
o Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis (BIA), used for prediction of percent
body fat
o skinfold testing via the Jackson-Pollock nomogram method for prediction of
percent body fat (sites for males: chest, abdominal and thigh; sites for
females: triceps, suprailiac and thigh).
Outcomes
• All: Be able to describe different fitness tests &
select the appropriate fitness test for a specific
component of fitness.
• Most: Be able to explain why the fitness test,
tests the specific component of fitness. Explain
the importance of selecting the correct test
• Some: To justify why fitness tests are only
suitable in certain situations.
Fitness testing
• What is the purpose of carrying out a fitness
test?
• What can you identify through this?
• What can be tested?
Definitions
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Fitness Test
Flexibility
Strength
Aerobic endurance
Speed
Agility
Anaerobic Power
Muscular endurance
BMI
Name the component of fitness:
FITNESS TESTING
Fitness tests, test a specific component of
fitness; Name as many fitness tests as you can.
State the component of fitness that 3 of the
fitness tests are testing.
Describe how you would carry out 1 fitness test
Sit & Reach Test
Press Up Test
Vertical Jump Test
Sit Up Test
Forestry Step Test
BMI Test
Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis
Multi Stage Fitness Test
35 Metre Sprint Test
Skinfold Test
Illinois Agility Test
Hand Grip Dynamometer
Expert
• You will be given 3 fitness tests to research, once
the time is up you will go back to your group to
present your findings.
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You must include:
Name of test & component of fitness tested.
Equipment you need to conduct the test.
How you conduct the test.
The advantages of the fitness test.
The disadvantage of the fitness test.
Feedback
• Feedback your findings to the group.
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Ensure your notes include:
Name of test & component of fitness tested.
Equipment you need to conduct the test.
How you conduct the test.
The advantages of the fitness test.
The disadvantage of the fitness test.
Review
• Describe to the person next to you the answer
to the following questions:
• Name a test for Speed?
• Describe the sit & reach test.
• Give the advantages of the BMI test.
Review
• What fitness test should you carry out to
identify your agility?
• Illinois Agility Test
Review
• BMI, Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis and
Skinfold Callipers are tests that identify what?
• Body Composition
Review
• Name 3 fitness tests that you would suggest a
Boxer to carry out.
• Hand grip – strength
• BMI, Skinfold, BIA – Body Composition
• Multistage/Forestry step – Aerobic Endurance
NEW LESSON
Topic C.1 Lesson 2
Fitness test methods for components
of fitness
Catchphrase
Outcomes
• All will be able to describe why “practicality, validity
and reliability” are important when fitness testing,
know the know the advantages and disadvantages
of each fitness tests, and know what should be
carried out pre-testing.
• Most will explain what the disadvantages and
advantages of the fitness tests are.
• Some will be able to justify why pre-test measures
are important in fitness testing.
How would you test for……
BodyStrength
Composition
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Advantages & Disadvantages
• Name 5 fitness tests.
• Name the fitness component that is measured
in 3 tests.
• Give the advantages/disadvantages of one of
the fitness tests.
Things to consider when selecting a
fitness test:
Back to back
• Practicality
• Reliability
• Validity
Things to consider when selecting a
fitness test:
Back to back
• Practicality
• Reliability
• Validity
Having the correct equipment available to be able to carry
out the test correctly
The extent to which the test can be repeated, gaining similar
results
The extent to which a test measures what it is supposed to
be measuring
Why are these important?
Think, Pair, Share
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Calibration
Informed consent
Comparison of results
Safely select tests
Question Map
• Complete the questions on the map
• You decide which order to complete
Review
• Describe to the person next to you the answer to the
following questions:
• What is reliability? How is the sit & reach test a reliable
test? What equipment is needed for the sit & reach test?
• When considering practicality, how does the hand grip test
meet this?
• Is the multi stage fitness test a reliable test for Speed?
What component of fitness is this a test for?
Exam questions
Who would do better?
In the Illinois Agility Test?
vs
Jerry
Roadrunner
Home Learning
• Due – next lesson
• Link all fitness tests to a component of fitness
- How does the fitness test, test the specific
component?