the ability to move quickly across the ground or move limbs rapidly through movements

the maximum force a muscle/group of muscles can apply against a resistance

the ability to exert a maximal force in as short a time as possible

A practical exploration of speed, power, strength and flexibility fitness tests

Physical education

This unit will explore the relationship between health, fitness, exercise and performance before unpacking the different components of fitness. This understanding will include key definitions, how to test and train each but also which components are most important for different sports.

Physical training: health and fitness

Physical activity and equipment requiring safe use

Risk assessment required - physical activity

What is the distance of the fitness test, in metres, that measures speed?

Strength is measured by the grip strength {{}} test.

When conducting the sit and reach test, how should the knees be placed?

complete with someone else at the same time

How could you make the 30m sprint test more reliable?

Elvis is a 15 year old male. He scores 1.99m in the standing jump test. Using the table of normative data, rate Elvis' power.

Amy is a 15 year old female. She scores 36kg in the grip strength dynamometer test. Using the table of normative data, rate Amy's strength.

the ability to move quickly across the ground or move limbs rapidly 

Identify the correct definition of speed.

The fitness test that measures flexibility is the sit and {{}} test.

Which athlete would require the most power?

Which athlete would require the least flexibility?

maximum force a muscle/group of muscles can apply against a resistance

Match the definitions to the correct component of fitness.

Match the fitness test to the correct component of fitness.

Content guidance

Risk assessment required - physical activity

Adult supervision required

Starter Quiz