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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?
Slide 5 - Mind map
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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Slide 10 - Video
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.