Unit 5: Application of Fitness Testing

A valid test Is a true reflection of what is being measured?

A reliable test produces [blank_start]consistent[blank_end] results. Methods of ensuring reliability pre-test include: [blank_start]calibration[blank_end] of the equipment, warm-up, fitness test technique [blank_start]practice[blank_end]. Methods of ensuring reliability during the test, include: skill level of the [blank_start]administrator[blank_end], adherence to test [blank_start]protocol[blank_end], constant [blank_start]conditions[blank_end], appropriate [blank_start]rest[blank_end] period between tests Benchmarking data, allows you to [blank_start]compare[blank_end] results against national / elite [blank_start]averages[blank_end]. Use comparison data to [blank_start]design[blank_end] fitness programmes and as a motivational tool.

Ethical procedures ensure tests are conducted [blank_start]fairly[blank_end] and [blank_start]safely[blank_end] and the participants [blank_start]dignity[blank_end] is protected at all times. An informed consent form must be collected [blank_start]pre-test[blank_end] and [blank_start]reasons[blank_end] for terminating a test must be [blank_start]explained[blank_end] to the participant. Recording results, confidentiality of data and storage of data should be considered when [blank_start]data protection[blank_end] is being considered. The ethics committee must give [blank_start]ethical clearance[blank_end] before the test starts.

The Sit and Reach test, tests for what?

The 1RM test, tests for what?

What does the multi-stage fitness test test for?

The 60 metre test, tests for speed.

The 60 metre test is a skill-related fitness test

Select all tests that test for agility.

What is the name of this fitness test?

Select all of the following tests that test skill related fitness.