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,Learning aim Key content areas Recommended assessment approach
A Understand the principles of fitness testing
A1 Validity of fitness tests A2 Reliability of fitness tests A3 Practicality and
suitability of fitness tests A4 Ethical issues associated with fitness screening A
report on the principles of fitness testing, including practicality, suitability and
ethics of fitness testing. A presentation justifying the selection of fitness tests
for a team or individual. A report that interprets the test results, analyses the
test administration and makes recommendations for improvements to test
administration practice, supported by observation and video evidence of
fitness testing administration and recorded results from each test. B Explore
fitness tests for different components of fitness
B1 Fitness tests to assess components of physical fitness B2 Fitness tests to
assess components of skill-related fitness B3 Planning of tests B4
Administration of tests C Undertake evaluation and feedback of fitness test
results
C1 Produce a fitness profile for a selected sports performer C2 Providing
feedback to a selected sports performer A written fitness profile for a selected
sports performer, supported by evidence of interpretation of fitness test
results related to the selected sports performer. A report that evaluates the
effectiveness of fitness testing and feedback methods, supported by
observation/ video/verbal recordings of feedback session to selected sports
performer.
, Unit 5 Application of Fitness Tests
Validity
Validity is the level of accuracy of the results and if the results are true. Validity ensures that
any gather date using fitness tests are both relevant to the sport and athlete and are
precise. If some tests are not valid then results could be inaccurate as it is not a true
representation as the wrong component of fitness may have been measured. For example,
to test someone’s aerobic endurance who plays football, a valid test would be the bleep test
or 12-minute cooper run test that is specific and relevant to a Footballer and train their
physical component of fitness which is Aerobic Endurance. The test being used should target
the component of fitness that is relevant to that particular performer’s sport. I will make
sure my tests are valid by choosing the right test to measure that component of fitness.
Overall, Validity relates to whether the test actually measures what it sets out to measure.
Therefore, in order for the results to be valid, the appropriate test must be selected.
Reliability
Reliability is the ability to which date or results of a test are consistent and the test can be
completed using the same method many times, reliability is the ability to carry out the same
test method and consistently obtain same or similar results to the previous test. Reliability
can be broken down into 2 different sections: Pre-test and during-test procedures.
Calibrating equipment
Checking the equipment’s ability to function is important. No equipment is damaged or
ruined and is the equipment well maintained and is fully operational in order to conduct the
fitness test. Ensure that equipment is calibrated before use to improve the reliability of the
fitness test. The wrong type of equipment may be selected for the fitness tests due to the
lack of skill or experience of the tester. For example, before the beginning of the Illinois
agility test the administrator must reset the stopwatch to 00:00. Before a fitness test I will
make sure to check that all equipment is put to the right calibration and check carefully for
any equipment that is not functioning properly or damaged.
Warm up
A warm-up is used to increase the body temperature in the performer, this then causes the
muscles pliability to increase along with the body getting ready for exercises, warm-ups are
crucial and play a crucial part when reducing the risks of injury this is crucial as injuries can
become deadly for some sporting performers. Participants who have conducted a warmup
will achieve a more reliable result. The scores will be different with a warmup conducted
and without a warm up conducted. Sit and reach test for example, if you warmed up before
you’d be more flexible as your muscles will be more pliable. For each participant they must
conduct the same warm up as it affects the reliability of results and allows results to be
consistent and similar. This is because most tests such as the anaerobic jump test require
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