PE BTEC fitness tests

Components of physical fitness

Body composition, aerobic endurance, speed, muscular strength, flexibility, muscular endurance

Skill related components of fitness

Coordination, reaction time, agility, power, balance

Mnemonic for physical fitness

BASSFM

Mnemonic for skill related fitness

All Boys Can Play Rugby

Difference between fitness test and fitness training

A test measures performance where as training improves performance

Why have fitness tested (4 things)

Training programs can be made

Set goals and aims

Gives baseline data

See if training is working

What are the 4 pre-test procedures

Calibration of equipment

Participant completes a informed consent

PARQ completed

Participants pre-test check

What does equipment calibration of equipment do

Make sure equipment is working, safe and does what it’s supposed to do

What is an informed consent

Make sure the performer knows what they are doing and if it’s maximal

What is a PARQ

A questionnaire that tells the administrator if there is any health concerns

What is a pre test check

Physical method to administrator if there is any concerns of injury