Linking Sport to Fitness

• Tennis & Coordination

  A tennis player requires hand-eye coordination to accurately intercept with their racket and return the ball to their opponent
• Skateboarding & Balance

  A skateboarder must maintain stability to remain on their board whilst moving along, particularly when tackling a descent
• Marathon Running & Cardiovascular Endurance

  The ability to efficiently and consistently deliver oxygen to the respiring muscles is key to releasing energy for successful long-distance running
• Gymnastics & Flexibility

  Gymnasts are required to perform a range of different shapes and moves which require a wide range of movements at the joints
• Sprint Running & Speed

  Running in sprint races requires the ability to cover a certain distance in the fastest time possible
• Boxing & Power

  Punching requires fast movements with power
• Reasons for & Limitations of Fitness Testing

  • A fitness test is a standardised assessment used to measure specific aspects of physical fitness
  • The tests are used to evaluate fitness levels and provide information about the health and physical abilities of the participant