the ability of the heart and lungs to supply oxygen to working muscles (also known as aerobic power)

the ability of a muscle, or muscle group, to undergo repeated contractions, avoiding fatigue and the ability of muscles to contract over a period of time

information collected from a large group of people to show what's typical or average, so others can compare to it

the set of rules, guidelines, or procedures that should be followed for a specific process or activity to ensure validity, reliability and safety

A practical exploration of fitness tests - endurance

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

Identify the fitness tests that measure cardiovascular endurance.

What is the distance of the shuttle run for the multi stage fitness test?

Ellie is a 16 year old female. She scores L9 S5 on the multi stage fitness test. Use the table of normative data to rate her cardiovascular endurance.

Identify the component of fitness that the sit-up bleep test measures.

How long do you have to work to complete the sit-up bleep test?

Usman is male. He scores 43 on the sit-up bleep test. Use the table of normative data to rate his muscular endurance.

Fitness tests are used to determine our {{ }} of fitness.

Which athlete would **not** need cardiovascular endurance?

Which athlete would require most muscular endurance?

the ability of the heart and lungs to supply oxygen to working muscles

the ability of a muscle group, to undergo repeated contractions

information collected from a large group to show what's typical

the set of rules, guidelines, or procedures that should be followed

Match the keyword to the correct definition.

Content guidance

Risk assessment required - physical activity

Adult supervision required

Starter Quiz