Fitness Evaluation and Assessment

The sit and reach test measures_________?

• Flexibility

• Cardiovascular Endurance

• Muscular Strength

• Muscular Endurance

Answer explanation

The sit and reach test specifically measures flexibility, assessing the range of motion in the lower back and hamstrings. It does not evaluate cardiovascular endurance, muscular strength, or muscular endurance.

The sit and reach test measures?

• Flexibility in Hamstrings and Lower Back

• Flexibility in your abs

• If you can touch your toes

• Flexibility in your arms and neck

Answer explanation

The sit and reach test specifically measures flexibility in the hamstrings and lower back, making it an effective assessment for these areas. The other options do not accurately describe what the test evaluates.

The curl-up test measures?

• Muscular Endurance

• How strong your abs are

• Muscular Strength

• Stamina in your back

Answer explanation

The curl-up test primarily measures muscular endurance, which is the ability of the abdominal muscles to sustain repeated contractions over time. It does not specifically assess strength or stamina.

What is the correct test for Muscular Strength?

• Sit and reach test

• Grip test

• Vertical jump test

• Push-up test

Answer explanation

The Push-up test is a direct measure of muscular strength, specifically targeting the upper body. Unlike the other tests, it requires the individual to lift their body weight, making it the correct choice for assessing muscular strength.

Name the correct tests for Muscular Endurance?

• Push-up test

• Multi stage fitness test

• Curl-up test

• Sit and reach test

The ability of your joints to move through a full range of motion is called_____________.

• Endurance

• Mobility
• Stretching 
• Flexibility 

Which is the most appropriate reason for testing fitness?

• Obtain baseline data

• Identify strengths and weaknesses

• Monitor progress

• Gauge success of training programmes

How do you measure the intensity of a Cardiovascular workout?

• maximum heart rate

• target heart rate

• resting heart rate

• the speed of the workout

The ability of the heart, lungs and vascular system to deliver oxygen-enriched blood to muscles during sustained physical activity.

• Flexibility

• Muscular endarance

• Cardiovascular endurance

• Muscular strength

• Body composition

Before exercising is recommended because it helps prepare the body for physical activity