A practical exploration of the fitness tests that measure agility and flexibility
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can apply protocols of specific fitness tests that measure agility and flexibility, and compare results to normative data.
Key learning points
- Agility is measured by the Illinois agility test.
- The Illinois agility test is measured in seconds.
- Flexibility is measured by the sit and reach test
- The sit and reach test is measured in centimeters.
Keywords
Agility - the ability to control the movements of the whole body and change position quickly
Flexibility - the range of motion of your joints or the ability of your joints to move freely
Normative data - information collected from a large group of people to show what's typical or average, so others can compare to it
Protcol - 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
Raising the knees in the sit and reach test.
When performing the sit and reach test, the knees should be flat along the floor to give an accurate reading of flexibility.
Teacher tip
You may wish to go through these slides in a lesson before completing the test so students know how to set up the tests properly.
Equipment
Sit and reach box, stack of cones, stop watches or timing gates.
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.Identify the correct definition of speed.
Q2.The fitness test that measures flexibility is the sit and test.
Q3.Which athlete would require the most power?
Q4.Which athlete would require the least flexibility?
Q5.Match the definition to the correct component of fitness.
rate at which someone can perform a movement or cover a distance
amount of force a muscle can exert against a resistance
the ability to undertake strength performance quickly
range of motion of your joints , joints to move freely
to control the movements of the whole body, change position quickly
Q6.Match the fitness test to the correct component of fitness.
30m sprint test
hand grip dynamometer
vertical jump test
sit and reach test
Illinois agility test
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.What is the distance length from the start to the first cone you run around in the Illinois agility test.
Q2.When conducting the sit and reach test, how should the knees be placed?
Q3.How could the Illinois agility test be more reliable?
Q4.Match the definition to the correct component of fitness.
the rate at which someone can perform a movement or cover a distance
the range of motion at joints or ability to move your joints freely
ability to control the movements, change position quickly
the ability to undertake strength performance quickly
the amount of force a muscle can exert against a resistance
Q5.Match the fitness test to the correct component of fitness.
30m sprint test
hand grip dynamometer
vertical jump test
sit and reach test
Illinois agility test
Q6.Aisha scored 17.5 secs on the Illinois agility test and 24cm on the sit and reach test. Sophie scored 16 secs on the Illinois agility test and 28cm on the sit and reach test. Which statement is true?
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