a potetial failing of a test to monitor fitness

the extent to which a test or method measures what it sets out to measure

the consistency and repeatability of a test (to produce the same or similar scores)

a result that is considered typical for a group

Benefits and limitations of fitness testing

Physical education

The relationship between health, fitness, exercise and performance

Cardiovascular fitness, muscular endurance, strength & speed

Agility, flexibility and power

Body composition, balance, coordination and reaction time

A practical exploration of endurance fitness testing

A practical exploration of power, speed and strength fitness tests

A practical exploration of the fitness tests that measure agility and flexibility

Components of fitness and the relative importance to physical activity and sport

This unit will explore the relationship between health, fitness, exercise and performance before unpacking the different components of fitness. This understanding will include key definitions, how to test and train each but also which components are most important for different sports.

Physical training: health and fitness

Which of the following are what makes a fitness test valuable?

The results of a fitness test are reliable if they are ...

A 16 year old netball player is given a category of 'above average' for the sit and reach test. What is this?

Validity is the {{ }} at which a test measures what is set out to measure.

replication of the competitive environment

Which of the following would be checked when assessing the validity of a fitness test?

Reliability is the repeatability of a test to produce the {{ }} or similar scores.

Which is the correct measurement for the ruler drop test?

Which of the following is a fitness test for strength?

This fitness test in the image is the {{ }} sit up test.

Match the fitness test with the correct fitness component.

Which of the following equipment is required for the 30m sprint test?

Starter Quiz

Which is the correct measurement for the ruler drop test?