Fitness testing

Describe how to carry out the Illinois Agility Test.

Evaluate the use of the Illinois Agility Test as a suitable fitness test for a 100m sprinter.

Figure 7 shows the national averages for the Sit-Up Bleep Test for males and females.

George and Lisa have completed the Sit-Up Bleep Test. The following results were recorded.

• George is a 26 year-old male and scored 43.

• Lisa is a 34 year-old female and scored 22.

Identify the level of George and Lisa’s muscular endurance using the data in Figure 7.

Identify why the score for the Sit-Up Bleep Test is quantitative data.

Which one of the following is the correct unit of measurement for the Illinois Agility Test?

A weightlifter must calculate their workload intensity correctly.

State how a weightlifter would calculate their workload intensity.

Describe how a weightlifter would calculate their workload intensity if they were trying to improve their muscular endurance.

Discuss whether the One Rep Max Test is a relevant test for a gymnast.

Poppy is a 100 metre sprinter.

Speed is important to Poppy.

Name and describe a test that measures speed.

Define reaction time.

Outline one reason why reaction time is important to Poppy.

Which one of these components of fitness is measured by the Ruler Drop Test?

Michael is starting a 12-week training programme.

State four reasons why Michael should test his levels of fitness before starting his 12-week training programme.

Identify four long-term effects of exercise.

Explain how Michael would apply the FITT principle to bring about an improvement in his fitness levels.

State two parts that Michael should include in a warm up before a training session.

Explain four reasons why Michael should warm up before taking part in a training session.

Table 1 shows the ratings of a GCSE PE class for the Vertical Jump Test.

Mark is a male student who jumps 59 cm

What rating is this according to Table 1 ?

Define ‘flexibility’.

The Sit and Reach Test measures flexibility.

Describe how to carry out this test.

Justify why flexibility is an important component of fitness needed for a games player to perform effectively.

Evaluate whether the Illinois Agility Test is more relevant to a netball player than to a 200m runner.

Matthew is a Year 7 student who is a very good all-round sportsman. He has recently undertaken a series of fitness tests to measure his fitness levels.

The multi stage fitness test was used to measure Matthew’s cardiovascular endurance.

Describe the multi stage fitness test.

Discuss whether fitness testing is an appropriate way of assessing Matthew’s sporting ability.