- OCR
A practical exploration of fitness testing and normative data for endurance
I can apply protocols of specific fitness tests that measure cardiovascular and muscular endurance, and compare results to normative data.
- OCR
A practical exploration of fitness testing and normative data for endurance
I can apply protocols of specific fitness tests that measure cardiovascular and muscular endurance, and compare results to normative data.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- The fitness tests for cardiovascular endurance are the Cooper 12 min run and the multi-stage fitness test.
- The press-up test and sit-up test measure muscular endurance.
- Fitness tests are measured or recorded using various units (e.g time, distance or weight).
- Performing each fitness test according to protocol is crucial to ensure accurate and reliable measurements.
Keywords
Cardiovascular endurance - the ability to continue exertion while getting energy from the aerobic system used to supply the body with energy and also referred to as stamina
Muscular endurance - the ability to move your body and muscles repeatedly without fatiguing
Normative data - information collected from a large group of people to show what's typical or average, so others can compare to it
Protocol - the set of rules, guidelines or procedures that should be followed for a specific process or activity to ensure validity, reliability and safety
Common misconception
Starting the multi-stage fitness test too quickly.
It can be beneficial to start the multi-stage fitness test at fast walking pace to conserve energy for the faster levels.
Equipment
Multi-stage fitness test app or CD, stack of cones, stopwatches x 15
Content guidance
- Risk assessment required - physical activity
Supervision
Adult supervision required
Licence
Lesson video
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Fitness tests are used to determine our of fitness.
Q2.Identify the fitness tests that measure cardiovascular endurance.
Q3.Which athlete would not need cardiovascular endurance?
Q4.Identify the component of fitness that the sit-up test measures.
Q5.Which athlete would require most muscular endurance?
Q6.Match the keyword to the correct definition.
to continue exertion while getting energy from the aerobic system
the ability to move your body and muscles repeatedly without fatiguing
information collected from a large group to show what's typical
the set of rules, guidelines, or procedures that should be followed
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Identify the fitness tests that measure cardiovascular endurance.
Q2.What is the distance of the shuttle run for the multi-stage fitness test?
Q3.Ellie is a 16 year old female. She scores 2080m on the Cooper 12 minute run. Use the table of normative data to rate her cardiovascular endurance.
Q4.Identify the component of fitness that the press-up test measures.
Q5.How long do you have to work to complete the sit-up test?
Q6.Usman is male. He scores 22 on the sit-up test. Use the table of normative data to rate his muscular endurance.
