Component 3 - Task 2

What is required to reach optimal levels in sports performance?

• A few weeks of training

• Years of dedication to training

• Occasional practice

• Watching sports videos

What do fitness tests help identify?

• Favorite sports

• Areas that need improving

• Best sports equipment

• Popular sports teams

What should a sports performer understand to improve their performance?

• Different sports rules

• Fitness components, fitness tests, training methods, and training principles

• Famous athletes' biographies

• Sports history

Before exploring different training methods, what should a sports performer find out?

• Their favorite sport

• Baseline fitness levels

• The best sports coach

• The latest sports gear

Why is fitness testing vital for athletes?

• To increase their weight

• To monitor and assess improvements in performance

• To decrease their height

• To change their diet

What can baseline data provide for an individual?

• Information on what to eat

• Information on what to target

• Information on how to sleep

• Information on where to travel

Why is fitness testing important for athletes besides monitoring performance?

• For goal setting and motivation

• For increasing competition

• For reducing training time

• For improving diet plans

What can the results from fitness testing determine?

• The type of exercises to perform

• The duration of a workout

• Whether a training programme is working or not

• The best time to exercise

Which of the following is a necessary step before conducting fitness tests on an athlete?

• Completed informed consent

• Random selection of participants

• Uncalibrated equipment

• Skipping the Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire

What is the purpose of calibrating equipment before a fitness test?

• To ensure accurate measurements

• To save time

• To increase the difficulty of the test

• To make the test more enjoyable