IGCSE PE: Topic 2: Fitness Evaluation Tests

What is VO₂ max measured in

• ml per kg per min

• l per min

• l per g per sec

• ml per kg per sec

Which of these are reasons for testing fitness

• Assessing suitability for different physical activities

• Identifying strengths and weaknesses and informing the design of a training programme

• Monitoring improvement

• Comparison to others in a squad

• Motivating the athlete

Which of these is not a Health related component of fitness

• Cardiovascular endurance / stamina

• Flexibility

• Agility

• Power

• Strength

Which of these are Skill related components of fitness

• Agility

• Speed

• Balance: Static & Dynamic

• Reaction Time

• Coordination

Which of these DO NOT relate to the method for the Multi Stage Fitness Test

• Lines are 20m apart

• Beeps decrease in time making the athlete run faster

• Failure to reach the line once results in the test ending

• Measures cardiovascular endurance or stamina

• Results are recorded as level and stage

Which of these RELATE to the method for the Coopers 12 minute run

• athletes run on a treadmill or 400m track

• Athletes run for 12 minutes

• Measures cardiovascular endurance or stamina

• Results are recorded as distance run in metres

Which of these DO NOT relate to the method for the Sit & Reach Test

• Feet are flat against the surface

• The athlete should slowly slide forward until they reach the furthest they can and hold

• Results are recorded as centimetres

• Measures lower back and hamstring flexibility

• Athletes should complete without a warm up

Which of these RELATE to the method for the 30m sprint test

• athletes run once over 30m

• The clock starts when the timers are drops

• Measures speed

• Results are recorded as time in seconds to 1 decimal place

Which of these DO NOT relate to the method for the Hand Grip Dynamometer Test

• The first recorded attempt is counted

• The athlete should hold the dynamometer by their side and life up and forward whilst the squeeze as hard as they can

• Results are recorded as Kg

• Measures general whole body strength

• Only one side of the body is recorded

Which of these RELATE to the method for the Vertical Jump Test

• athletes mark their standing reach height on the wall with chalk

• Measures power

• The height of the uppermost mark is the score

• Results are recorded in centimetres