Reasons for and limitations of fitness testing
I can state the reasons for, and limitations of, fitness testing and evaluate the relevance of fitness testing for sport.
Reasons for and limitations of fitness testing
I can state the reasons for, and limitations of, fitness testing and evaluate the relevance of fitness testing for sport.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- Fitness tests identify strengths and weaknesses in performance and monitor improvements.
- Fitness tests are used to establish initial fitness levels and inform training requirements.
- Limitations of fitness testing include tests are often not sport-specific and do not replicate movements of an activity.
- Many tests require motivation or have questionable validity.
- Correct procedures are crucial to increase reliability to ensure accurate assessment of fitness levels.
Keywords
Limitation - a potetial failing of a test to monitor fitness
Validity - the extent to which a test or method measures what it sets out to measure
Reliability - the consistency and repeatability of a test (to produce the same or similar scores)
Norm - a result that is considered typical for a group
Common misconception
Fitness testing brings about improvements in components of fitness.
Training methods bring about improvement in fitness. Fitness testing is merely about identifying the strengths and weaknesses of a fitness compenent so the right training method can be allocated and used.
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Fitness tests protocols. Normative data for listed fitness tests.
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