A practical exploration of endurance fitness testing
I can apply protocols of specific fitness tests that measure cardiovascular and muscular endurance, and compare results to normative data.
A practical exploration of endurance fitness testing
I can apply protocols of specific fitness tests that measure cardiovascular and muscular endurance, and compare results to normative data.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- The fitness test for cardiovascular fitness is Harvard step test and the 12 minute Cooper run/swim
- The minute sit-up and press-up test measure muscular endurance.
- Fitness tests are measured or recorded using various units (e.g time, distance or weight).
- Performing each fitness test according to protocol is crucial to ensure accurate and reliable measurements.
Keywords
Cardiovascular fitness - the ability to exercise your whole body for long periods of time, sometimes called stamina or aerobic endurance
Muscular endurance - the ability to use voluntary muscles many times without getting tired
Normative data - information collected from a large group of people to show what's typical or average, so others can compare to it
Protocol - the set of rules, guidelines, or procedures that should be followed for a specific process or activity to ensure validity, reliability and safety
Common misconception
Pupils may measure their heart rate incorrectly after completing the 150 steps for the Harvard step test.
Before starting the Harvard step test, allow pupils an opportunity to practice finding and measuring their heart rate.
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Equipment
45cm step x 15, stack of cones, stop watches x 15.
Content guidance
- Risk assessment required - physical activity
Supervision
Adult supervision required
Licence
Lesson video
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Starter quiz
6 Questions
the ability to exercise your whole body for long periods of time
the ability to use voluntary muscles many times without getting tired
information collected from a large group to show what's typical
the set of rules, guidelines or procedures that should be followed
Exit quiz
6 Questions
