Fitness Tests

• Reasons for fitness testing

  gives baseline data for monitoring/improving performance.

  can design training programme based on results.

  check if training programme is working.

  results can give performer something to aim for.

  provide goal setting aims.
• Pre test procedures

  calibration of equipment.

  complete informed consent.

  complete PAR-Q.

  participant pre fitness test check e.g. prior exercise participation.
• Knowledge of published standard test methods and equipment

  Accurate measurement and recording of results.

  Basic processing of test results for interpretation (using published data tables).

  ability to safely select appropriate tests for given circumstance.

  reliability of results: consistency of results, factors affecting reliability.

  validity and practicality of results.
• Factors affecting reliability of results

  calibration of equipment.

  motivation of participant.

  conditions of testing environment.

  experience of person administering test.

  compliance with standardised test procedure.
• Practicality factors of tests

  cost.

  time taken to preform test.

  time taken to set up test.

  time taken to analyse data.

  number of participants that can take part in test at any time.
• aerobic endurance tests

  MSFT

  yo-yo test

  Harvard step test

  12-min cooper run/swim
• muscular endurance tests

  one min press-up

  one min sit-up

  timed plank test
• flexibility tests

  sit and reach

  calf muscle flexibility test

  shoulder flexibility test
• speed tests

  30m sprint

  30m flying sprint
• muscular strength tests

  grip dynamometer

  1rm
• body comp tests

  bmi

  bia

  skinfold test

  waist to hip ratio
• agility tests


  illinois agility run

  t test
• balance tests

  stork stand test

  y balance test
• coordination tests

  alternate hand wall toss test

  stick flip coordination test
• power tests

  vertical jump test

  standing long jump
• reaction time tests

  ruler drop

  online reaction time test timer
• interpretation of fitness test results

  compare to normative published data

  analyse and evaluate test results

  recommendation for improvements to performer based on results