fitness tests

Question 1

what does the first T in TEST stand for to remember reasons for carrying out fitness tests

Answer 1

training programmes - can inform you what needs to be trained

Question 2

what does the E in TEST stand for to remember reasons for carrying out fitness tests

Answer 2

evaluate strength and weaknesses

Question 3

what does the S in TEST stand for to remember reasons for carrying out fitness tests

Answer 3

set goals

Question 4

what does the last T in TEST stand for to remember reasons for carrying out fitness tests

Answer 4

tedium - provides variety/prevents boredom

Question 5

what is the test for measuring balance

Answer 5

the stork balance test

Question 6

what is the test for measuring agility

Answer 6

the illinois agility test

Question 7

what is the test for measuring cardio-vascular endurance

Answer 7

the multi stage fitness test

Question 8

what is the test for measuring co-ordination

Answer 8

the wall toss test

Question 9

what is the test for measuring flexibility

Answer 9

the sit and reach test

Question 10

what is the test for measuring muscular endurance

Answer 10

the sit-up bleep test

Question 11

what is the test for measuring power and explosive strength

Answer 11

the vertical jump test

Question 12

what is the test for measuring reaction time

Answer 12

the ruler drop test

Question 13

what is the test for measuring maximal strength

Answer 13

the one rep max test

Question 14

what is the test for measuring speed

Answer 14

the 30 metre sprint test

Question 15

what is the test for measuring strength

Answer 15

the handgrip dynamometer test

Question 16

what is the first step to prevent injury

Answer 16

warm up + stretching

Question 17

what is the second step to prevent injury

Answer 17

spotter for weights

Question 18

what is the third step to prevent injury

Answer 18

taking breaks

Question 19

what is the fourth step to prevent injury

Answer 19

hydration

Question 20

what is the fifth step to prevent injury

Answer 20

not over training

Question 21

what is the sixth step to prevent injury

Answer 21

taping, braces etc.

Question 22

what is the seventh step to prevent injury

Answer 22

appropriate clothing + footwear

Question 23

what is the eighth step to prevent injury

Answer 23

rehydration

Question 24

what is the ninth step to prevent injury

Answer 24

avoid dehydration

Question 25

what are 5 limitations of fitness testing

Answer 25

•often not sports specific and can be too general e.g. ruler drop test •don’t replicate movements of activities e.g. multi stage fitness test •don’t replicate competitive conditions required in sports - major sporting events are performed under extreme pressure •many of the tests have questionable reliability - as most tests are maximal •the tests must be carried out with the correct procedures and protocols, otherwise scores will be inaccurate of invalid

Question 26

what does the F in FITT stand for and mean

Answer 26

frequency - how often you train

Question 27

what does the I in FITT stand for and mean

Answer 27

intensity - how hard you train

Question 28

what does the first T in FITT stand for and mean

Answer 28

time (or duration) - how long you train for

Question 29

what does the second T in FITT stand for and mean

Answer 29

type - the kind of training you do (based on the sport)

Question 30

what does the S stand for in SPORT and what does it mean

Answer 30

specificity - training should be specific to the needs of an individual and the demands of the sport they take part in - muscles - type of fitness - skills

Question 31

what does the PO stand for in SPORT and what does it mean

Answer 31

progressive overload - training more than you normally do “simply working harder than normal” - increase weight over time or do more reps

Question 32

what does the R stand for in SPORT and what does it mean

Answer 32

reversibility - most of the progress you make can be reversible

Question 33

what does the T stand for in SPORT and what does it mean

Answer 33

tedium - when planning a training programme, it’s important to vary the training a bit to prevent performers becoming bored

Question 34

what are the principles of training for

Answer 34

they are the key principles that should always be considered when designing a training programme