Fitness tests

• What does PARQ stand for?

  Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire
• Why are fitness tests used?

  To assess an individual's physical capabilities
• What are typical PARQ questions?

  • Do you have any chronic illnesses?
  • Are you currently taking medication?
  • Have you experienced chest pain during exercise?
  • Do you feel pain in your joints?
• What is the Cooper 12-minute run test used for?

  To measure cardiovascular fitness
• How does the Harvard step test differ from the Cooper 12-minute run test?

  Harvard step test measures recovery heart rate
• What are the key terms related to cardiovascular fitness tests?

  • Aerobic capacity
  • Endurance
  • Heart rate recovery
  • VO2 max
• What is the grip dynamometer test used for?

  To measure hand strength
• What are the agility and speed tests mentioned?

  • Illinois agility run
  • 30-metre sprint
• What does the vertical jump test assess?

  Power and muscular endurance
• What are the key terms related to interpreting fitness test results?

  • Baseline fitness level
  • Normative data
  • Performance metrics
  • Progress tracking