WorksheetsPE Health & Wellbeing IGCSE Ch6.5 P(1) P113-116Fitness Testing
Total questions: 50
Worksheet time: 27mins
Measurement and testing take place at all stages in sport and physical activity. Scores can be simple or complex.
True
False
At the ............... level scoring happens when counting the score in a game e.g. tennis 3 sets to 1.
simplest
complex
What does the score from a game of squash between two people indicate?
Tick two right answers
Which individual was the most able during that game
Which individual is the most fit
Which individual was the most successful this time
What can be deduced from a series of simple scores i.e. the number of matches won by an individual.
The overall picture of an individual's performance
The overall picture of an individual's improvement
The overall picture of an individual's lack of improvement
All of these
On a more complex level what are the aspects of an individuals fitness that can be measured?
Tick 2 correct answers
Strength
Power
Cardio vascular endurance
Flexibility
Speed
Muscular endurance
Mental agility
Emotional stability
If you want to measure an individuals progress when is the most appropriate time to do the measurements?
Before training
After training
Before and after training
After taking measurements before and after training what information will these measurements give you?
Improvements made
Weaknesses that need improvement
What improvements need to be made
All of these.
The Cooper Test (Cooper 1968)[1] is used to monitor the athlete's ....................... cardiovascular endurance and to obtain an estimate of their VO2 max.
aerobic ( i.e. requires oxygen)
anaerobic (i.e. in the absence of oxygen)
What does the Cooper Test, test?
speed
cardiovascular endurance
strength
A cardiovascular endurance test is a measure of how well you can do exercises that involves your whole body at moderate to high intensity for an extended time.
True
False
How is the Cooper Test carried out?
It measures how far can you run in 12 minutes
It measures how far you can run without getting tired
It measures your heart rate after a 12 minute run
During the Cooper Test , fitness level is judged by comparing the distance you run to established norms for the test.
True
False
It is important to measure your cardiovascular endurance against someone who is the same ............
Height and weight
Skill and ability
What is the average distance a male runner, and a female runner, can cover in 12 minutes?
Average:
Male 2300m
Good:
Female 1800m
Average:
Male 2200m
Good:
Female 1600m
Average:
Male 2800m
Good:
Female 2200m
The cardiovascular endurance test is a ................ test.
minimal
maximal
A maximal exercise test is one that is performed with gradually .................. workloads.
decreasing
increasing
................... requires you to run back and forth between two points positioned 20 metres apart Participants must maintain a running speed determined by a pre-set audio tone e.g. “beep”, throughout the test. The required running speed or pace increases as the test progresses.
The Bleep Test
The Shuttle Test
The Stamina Test
The Bleep Test is a multi-stage fitness test for health related fitness and is a good (a) of VO2max
VO₂ max is the maximum (max) rate (V) of oxygen (O₂) your body is able to use during exercise.
True
False
What test is used to test the body's flexibility?
100 metre sprint
vertical jump test
What parts of the body does the sit and reach test measure?
the flexibility of your arms and legs
the suppleness in the back and hamstrings
the flexibility of your spine and ankles
The sit and reach test measures the distance your fingertips reach beyond your toes. It is an indication of how .................. you are
strong
flexible
powerful
In the sit and reach test what score do you receive if you cannot reach your toes?
A negative score
A positive score
If you achieve nought in the sit and reach test are you ................
Good
Average
Below average
In the sit and reach test there is no differentiation between male and female scoring.
True
False
The muscular endurance test is a multi stage abdominal ...................... test
conditioning
flexing
strength
Body Conditioning combines cardio and resistance work. It is a broad term that refers to a wide range of physical activities and exercises that train the whole body
True
False
Muscular endurance is when a muscle or group of muscles work continuously without tiring for a ................................
set time period
a short period of time
a long period of time
The muscular endurance test consists of a ................... continuous period of sit ups.
20 second
60 second
Men perform a higher average number of sit ups in 30 seconds than women.
True
False
What is the average number of sit ups for men and women?
Men 20-25
Women 15-20
Men 25-27
Women 18-21
Men 18-23
Women 12-15
What is power?
a combination of flexibility and strength
a combination of speed and flexibility
a combination of speed and strength
What test is used to measure an athletes power?
the bleep test
the vertical jump test
30 metre sprint
The jump test measurement is the difference between your standing reach and your jumping reach from a standing position.
True
False
Speed is measured over a 30 metre sprint. It is a ...................... test as you have to run as fast as you can.
maximal
minimal
What does the one-repetition maximum test measure?
power
strength
endurance
The one repetition maximum test measures the greatest weight a person can lift. It should only be attempted by an experienced weightlifter.
True
False
What is a spotter?
An observer who watches the performer to minimise the risk of accident or injury
An observer who watches the weightlifter to ensure nobody approaches during the lift
An observer that ensures the test is carried out properly
If attempting several lifts it is important to take periods of rest between lifts.
True
False
What is the function of a hand grip dynamometer?
It is used to test the strength of the fingers and wrists
It is used to test the strength of the hand and forearm
It is used to test the strength of the upper arm and shoulders
How many times should the hand grip dynamometer be used during the test?
The test is used just once
The test is repeated as many times as the user wants
The test is repeated 3 times
How does the handgrip dynamometer measure strength?
Tick two
There is a display of numbers
There is a read off dial
There is a computer print out
Which is the only non-performance component of health related physical fitness?
Body composition
Respiratory fitness
Strength
What two systems of the body are required to supply oxygen during substantial physical activity?
The digestive system
The circulatory system
The respiratory system
The muscular ................. test shows an athlete the muscles ability to continue to perform without fatigue.
endurance
strength
power
Muscular strength is the ability to exert force measured by the amount of force produced from a single maximum effort.
True
False
The fitness training for badminton should focus on speed, agility and endurance, as well as strength and flexibility.
True
false
Some aerobic activity, such as a 5-minute jog or brisk walk, will increase blood flow to your muscles and prime them for a good workout. Skipping rope or doing jumping jacks for a few minutes are also good warmup options.
What sport do you think the athlete is training for?
Swimming is the safest sport to take part in. Its a non contact sport, easy on the joints and can be an aid in recovery after an injury.
True
False
The heptathlon is not for the weak of heart. It take years to master by athletes who are the most dedicated. You cannot be great at all the events if you don’t want to be the best. Imagine the time it takes to learn and work at all ................. events.
ten
seven
five
