BTEC Sport Unit 1 LA C 2018 Spec

Why is fitness testing important?

• To be able to measure a particular type of fitness

• To give coaches a baseline level for performers.

• To create an ideal training programme

• To allow a performer to show off

What are pre-test procedures?

• Things that need to be done before starting a fitness test.

• Calibration of equipment

• Informed consent

• Seeing what the records so you the performer can beat them

What is this a definition for?

Sports performers are told what a fitness test involves before agreeing to start.

• Calibration of equipment

• Warm up

• Informed consent

What does a coach need to think about before choosing a fitness test? (2 answers)

• The purpose of the test

• The sports performers name

• The health of the sports performer

• The sports performers weight

What is this test measuring?

• Agility

• Speed

• Aerobic Endurance

• Power

What is this a test for?

• Power

• Flexibility

• Coordination

• Body Composition

What can you do to ensure the multi stage fitness test is accurate?

• Measure the 20m track using a tape measure

• Make sure the performer has warmed up

• Allow the performer a rest when they are tired

What component of fitness is being tested in this picture?

• Muscular strength

• Flexibility

• Muscular endurance

• Agility

Which of the following tests will measure muscular endurance?

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What is this test called?

• Illinois agility test

• Ruler drop test

• Sit & reach test

• Multi stage fitness test