A reliable test produces results. Methods of ensuring reliability pre-test include: of the equipment, warm-up, fitness test technique .

Methods of ensuring reliability during the test, include: skill level of the , adherence to test , constant , appropriate period between tests

Benchmarking data, allows you to results against national / elite . Use comparison data to fitness programmes and as a motivational tool.

Ethical procedures ensure tests are conducted and and the participants is protected at all times. An informed consent form must be collected and for terminating a test must be to the participant.

Recording results, confidentiality of data and storage of data should be considered when is being considered. The ethics committee must give before the test starts.