Fitness Testing

Learning Objectives  To show understanding of the health and skill-related components of fitness.

 To learn how these components of fitness can be tested.

 To explain what components of fitness are relevant to your chosen sport

Starter

Guess what cards  Using the card you have been giving find your partner.

 Match the definition word to the definition description.

Testing Components of Fitness Cooper 12 Minute Run Three Ball Juggle Ruler Drop Test Sit and Reach Test 30 Metre Sprint

Testing Components of Fitness Hand Grip Test Illinois Agility Test Standing Stork Test One Minute Sit Up Test Sergeant Jump Test

Cooper 12 Minute Run  This test tests how far an athlete can run in 12 minutes.

 You can also use the Treadmill Test and the Harvard Step test to test cardiovascular endurance.

Ruler Drop Test  A 30cm ruler is held above the hand of the athlete being tested.

 It will then be dropped and the athlete has to quickly respond and catch the ruler.

 A measurement is then taken at the point where the ruler has been caught.

Sit and Reach Test  A sit and rest box is used.

 Athletes put their feet against the box, and keeping their legs flat on the floor, reach forward as far as they can.

 A measurement is then taken.

Hand Grip Test  A hand dynamometer is used in this test.

 Athlete start with the hand dynamometer by their side, grip it as hard as they can and bring it up to shoulder height.

 A measurement is then taken.

Illinois Agility Test  The athlete is timed on how quick they can complete the test.

 They must be able to change direction quickly and efficiently.

Standing Stork Test  The athlete will stand on one leg, the other leg will rest on the standing leg.

 Athletes will then be timed on how long they can stand without putting their foot down.

Harvard Step Test  The athlete steps up and down on the step at a rate of 30 steps per minute (every two seconds) for 5 minutes or until exhaustion.

 Pulse rate is measured every 3 minutes after the test.

Sergeant Jump Test    The athlete stands side on to the wall, keeping both feet remaining on the ground, reaches up as high as possible with one hand and marks the wall with the tips of the fingers.

The athlete from a static position jumps as high as possible and marks the wall with the chalk on his fingers.

Distance between the two marks is measured.

Guess what card  Guess the test your partner has on their card  Once you guess it correctly you then move onto another person.

Exam Q’s  Coordination is: A How well a task is completed B The ability to use two or more body parts together C The ability to change position quickly and with control D Working together as a team

Exam Q’s

Exam Q’s

Homework  Complete exam questions .

 Hand in next lesson (Monday 17 th September).