A practical exploration of fitness tests: speed, strength, power and flexibility | Physical education

Starter quiz

Identify the correct definition of speed.

the range of movement around a joint

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

the ability to overcome a resistance

the maximum rate at which an individual is able to perform a movement ✓
The fitness test that measures flexibility is the sit and ______ test.

'reach' ✓
Which athlete would require the most power?

a long jumper ✓

a cricketer catching a ball

an archer shooting an arrow

a snowboarder turning
Which athlete would require the least flexibility?

a hurdler moving over the hurdles

a marathon runner completing a race ✓

a gymnast performing the splits

a footballer taking a throw-in
Match the definition to the correct component of fitness.

speed

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the maximum rate at which an individual is able to perform a movement ✓

strength

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the ability to overcome a resistance ✓

power

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speed x strength ✓

flexibility

⇔

the range of movements around a joint ✓
Match the fitness test to the correct component of fitness.

speed

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30m sprint test ✓

strength

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1 rep max test ✓

power

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vertical jump test ✓

flexibility

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sit and reach test ✓

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

10m

20m

30m ✓

100m
Strength is measured by the grip strength ______ test.

'dynamometer' ✓
When conducting the sit and reach test how should the knees be placed?

flat on the floor ✓

bent upwards

sat crosslegged

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

complete with someone else at the same time

use timing gates instead of stopwatches ✓

complete it outside

repeat three times and take an average ✓
Elvis is a 15 year old male. He scores 37cm in the vertical jump test. Using the table of normative data rate Elvis' power.

Poor ✓

Below average

Average

Above average
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.

'above average' ✓

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Fitness tests are measured or recorded using various units.
Power can be measured by the vertical jump test.
The 1 rep max test measures strength.
Testing procedures encompass how each test is conducted, including organisation of facilities and equipment.

Raising the knees in the sit and reach test.

When performing the sit and reach test the knees should. be flat along the floor to give an accurate reading of flexibility.

Speed - the maximum rate at which an individual is able to perform a movement or cover a distance in a period of time
Strength - the ability to overcome a resistance
Power - product of strength and speed (explosive strength/anaerobic power)
Flexibility - the range of movements possible at a joint