Fitness Testing: Sit and Reach

The 'range of movement at a joint' defines the component of fitness known as_________

• Muscular Endurance
• Flexibility
• Body Composition
• Strength

Muscles should to be warmed up before stretching. 

• True
• False

Which statement is NOT true for the sit and reach test?

• We take this test without shoes on our feet.
• One hand has to be on top of the other hand.
• If the hands aren't even or matching, it is a scratch.
• It is okay to bend both knees.

When completing a sit and reach fitness test, the final 'touch' must be held for _______ second(s)

• 1
• 3
• 5
• it doesn't matter

What is the position of the hands during a sit and reach test?

• it doesn't matter
• hands placed side by side
• one hand over the other with fingertips even
• one hand over the other with hand on same side as straight leg on top

When completing a sit and reach test, what is the position of the leg and foot NOT against the box?

• both legs are flat with feet against the box
• knee bent at 90 degrees ('L')
• knee bent with foot being held down by a partner
• knee bent with foot flat on the ground

What does a sit and reach measure?

• lower back flexibility
• gastrocnemius flexibility
• quadriceps flexibility
• both lower back and hamstring flexibility

Is it OK to keep one's shoes on when performing a sit and reach test?

• no
• yes

Which health-related fitness component does the sit and reach test measure?

• Intensity
• Flexibility
• Coordination
• Range of Motion

Does the sit and reach test require that a participant be tested 'on both sides of their body'?

• yes
• no