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Physical educationFurther Education (Key Stage 5)

This lesson contains 24 slides, with interactive quizzes, text slides and 2 videos.

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Fitness Tests Lesson

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What are fitness tests?
  • Physical fitness tests we conduct on individuals to establish their current level of cardiovascular, muscular endurance, muscular strength and flexibility fitness. 

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Why ?
  • As professionals, we need to establish a baseline level of physical ability before creating a suitable and relevant training programme for any given individual. 

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Other reasons for testing
  • We get to know the client better.
  • Establishes rapport.
  • Shows professionalism.
  • It helps us and the client to understand their strengths/ weaknesses, likes/dislikes.
  • Utilises all major muscle groups & joints & helps identify any potential risks of injury.

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What Fitness Tests are
there?

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Fitness Tests 
(Most common)
Muscular strength
Muscular endurance
Cardiovascular fitness
Flexibility 
8-12 Rep Max
Sit-up test/modified curl-up test
(YMCA) step test / 3-minute step test
Sit & reach
1RM bench press
(athletes only)
Push-up test
Rockport walking test
Lying hamstring test
1RM leg press
(athletes only)
YMCA bench press (30 lifts per minute)
Cooper 12-minute run test
Grip strength test / dynamometer
Multi-stage shuttle run test (bleep test)
Cycle ergometer test

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Assessing MSE
  • Minimum levels required to perform daily activities.
  •  Maintain functional independence as we get older.
  • Take part in leisure pursuits without undue stress or fatigue.
  • Help reduce common orthopaedic conditions such as lower back pain, osteoporosis and other chronic injuries.
  • Eg's: 8-12 rep max; push-up test; curl-up test.  

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Slide 8 - Video

Assessing CV/CR fitness
  • Cardio-respiratory fitness is the ability to perform dynamic movements involving large muscle groups at a moderate to high intensity for a prolonged period of time.
  • Reflects the capacity of the heart, lungs and blood to transport oxygen to working muscles.

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  • Considerations before fitness tests




  • Preassessment Screening & Informed Consent 
  • PAR-Q
  • Declaration of any medical conditions.
  • Declaration of any injuries.
  • Referral to specialist.

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Health Screening 
  • Complete before F-test
  • Heart rate & blood pressure (RHR, RBP)
  • Height & Weight
  • Body composition (BMI, skin fold etc)
  • Posture Assessment 

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YMCA Step Test
  • Heart rate recovery post test.
  • Stepping required for stair climbing = functional test.
  • Height of step at 30.5cm/12in 
  • Set metronome to 96bpm (click for details)
  • 24 steps per minute (4 beats per step)
  • Allow client to practice first.
  • Client needs to step for 3 minutes
  • Completion of steps: client sits on step and within 5 seconds, record pulse for 60 seconds. Procedure video to view

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Research your given fitness test;
list the procedures;
put on here and upload to classroom:-

Slide 14 - Open question

Which fitness test measures cardiovascular endurance?
A
1-repetition maximum test
B
Sit and reach test
C
3-minute step test
D
Push-up test

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What does the sit-up test measure?
A
Muscular endurance of the abdominal muscles
B
Cardiovascular endurance
C
Strength of the leg muscles
D
Flexibility of the lower back

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What does the ACSM fitness test measure?
A
Cardiovascular fitness, muscular strength, and flexibility
B
Blood pressure, cholesterol, and BMI
C
Sprint speed, vertical jump, and agility
D
Body weight, age, and gender

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Which test is used to measure cardiovascular fitness in the ACSM fitness tests?
A
The sit and reach test
B
The 40-yard dash test
C
The submaximal treadmill test
D
The 1RM bench press test

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Which equipment is commonly used in the ACSM fitness test?
A
Rowing machine, resistance bands, stability ball, and jump rope
B
Treadmill, cycle ergometer, and step test bench

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Why are ACSM fitness tests important for individuals?
A
To assess current fitness levels and develop personalized exercise programs
B
To compare with others, set unrealistic goals, and avoid physical activity

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Group Task
In groups of 2:-
Pick 2 tests to practice
Record a video of the test
1 person coaching
1 person performing
upload video test to the slide
30 minutes

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Add your videos here
Group 1
Group 2
Group 3
Group 4

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Test your knowledge

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Homework
Prepare a video of 2 different fitness tests
Upload to classroom by Friday !

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