fitness tests

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why do we carry out fitness tests?
to identify strengths/ weaknesses in performance
to inform your training requirements so you know where you need to improve
to show a base/ starting fitness level
to monitor improvements
to gauge the success of a training programme
to compare yourself to averages
to motivate/ set goals
to provide variety in a training programme
limitations of fitness testing
tests are often not sport specific and too general
they do not replicate the specific movements of activities
they do not replicate the one off competitive conditions required in sports
many of these tests have questionable reliability eg, participants not always pushing maximally and mistakes easily made when measuring scores
the tests must be carried out with the correct procedures and protocols otherwise scores will not be accurate or valid