Fitness Tests

Which one of the following is a suitable test for measuring strength?

• The 400 metre race test

• The sit and reach test

• The arm wrestling test

• The grip dynamometer test

Which one of the following does not show a component of fitness?

• Being able to run and finish a long distance race

• Stretching effectively in a gymnastics routine

• Having a BMI result below 30 after an exercise class

• Being able to beat an opponent to the ball in football

Which one of the following is a suitable test for flexibility?

• 30 metre sprint test

• Sit and reach test

• Grip dynamometer test

• Sit-up test

Cardiovascular endurance is a component of a healthy lifestyle.

Which one of the following is a benefit of cardiovascular endurance?

• A grandparent being able to reach for things in everyday life

• A school pupil not being too tired by the end of the day

• An office worker getting jobs done quickly

• A parent being able to lift a small child

Muscular endurance is a component of fitness.Which one of the following best describes a good level of muscular endurance?

• To be able to run fast over 20 metres

• To be able to keep lifting a weight without tiring too soon

• To be able to stretch down to the floor with straight legs

• To be able to lift a very heavy weight once

Identify a suitable test that can be used to assess the stamina of a marathon runner.

• Vertical Jump Test

• Illinois Agility Test

• Hand grip dynomometer

• 12 minute Cooper Run

Name the fitness component that can be measured using the ‘stork stand’ test.

• Height

• Speed

• Balance

• Coordination

Muscular endurance can be tested by a...

• Bleep test

• 12 minute Cooper run

• 1 minute sit up test

• Vertical jump test