Reasons for and limitations of fitness testing | Physical education

Starter quiz

Which is the correct measurement for the ruler drop test?

seconds

centimetres ✓

metres

levels
Which fitness test does the image show?

sit and reach test

ruler drop test

vertical jump test ✓

wall toss test
Which of the following is a fitness test for strength?

stork stand test

one rep max ✓

multi-stage fitness tests

Illinois agility run

handgrip dynamometer ✓
This fitness test in the image is the sit up ______ test.

'bleep' ✓
Match the fitness test with the correct fitness component.

sit and reach test

⇔

flexibility ✓

wall toss test

⇔

coordination ✓

stork stand

⇔

balance ✓

30m sprint

⇔

speed ✓

multi stage fitness test

⇔

aerobic power ✓
Which of the following equipment is required for the 30m sprint test?

cones ✓

stopwatch ✓

audio device

tape measure ✓

wall

Exit quiz

Which of the following are reasons to fitness test?

to monitor improvement ✓

to train a fitness component

compare to a norm ✓

goal setting ✓
The results of a fitness test are reliable if they are ...

written down.

shared.

compared.

consistent. ✓
A 16 year old netball player is given a category of 'above average' for the sit and reach test. What is this?

a strength

a weakness

a title

a norm ✓
Validity is the ______ at which a test measures what is set out to measure.

'extent' ✓
Which of the following would be checked when assessing the validity of a fitness test?

sport specific ✓

previous exercise

diet and hydration

replication of the sporting movements ✓

replication of the competitive environment ✓
Reliability is the repeatability of a test to produce the ______ or similar scores.

'same' ✓

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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.

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.

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