Year 10 GCSE PEFitness Testing

Learning ObjectivesTo show understanding of the health and

skill-related components of fitness.To learn how these components of

fitness can be tested.To explain what components of fitness

are relevant to your chosen sport

StarterGuess what cards

Using the card you have been giving find your partner.

Match the definition word to the definition description.

Testing Components of Fitness

Cooper 12 Minute Run

30 Metre SprintSit and Reach Test

Ruler Drop TestThree Ball JuggleCardiovascular Fitness Coordination Reaction Time

Flexibility Speed

One Minute Sit Up Test

Muscular Endurance

Sergeant Jump Test

Standing Stork TestHand Grip Test

Testing Components of Fitness

BalanceMuscular Strength

Power

Illinois Agility TestAgility

Cooper 12 Minute RunThis test tests how far an athlete can run in 12 minutes.

You can also use the Treadmill Test and the Harvard Step test to test cardiovascular endurance.

Ruler Drop TestA 30cm ruler is held above the hand of the athlete being

tested.It will then be dropped and the athlete has to quickly

respond and catch the ruler.A measurement is then taken at the point where the

ruler has been caught.

Sit and Reach TestA sit and rest box is used.Athletes put their feet against the box, and keeping their

legs flat on the floor, reach forward as far as they can.A measurement is then taken.

Hand Grip TestA hand dynamometer is used in this test.Athlete start with the hand dynamometer by their side,

grip it as hard as they can and bring it up to shoulder height.

A measurement is then taken.

Illinois Agility TestThe athlete is timed on how

quick they can complete the test.

They must be able to change direction quickly and efficiently.

Standing Stork TestThe athlete will stand on one

leg, the other leg will rest on the standing leg.

Athletes will then be timed on how long they can stand without putting their foot down.

Harvard Step TestThe athlete steps up and down

on the step at a rate of 30 steps per minute (every two seconds) for 5 minutes or until exhaustion.

Pulse rate is measured every 3 minutes after the test.

Sergeant Jump TestThe athlete stands side on to the

wall, keeping both feet remaining on the ground, reaches up as high as possible with one hand and marks the wall with the tips of the fingers.

The athlete from a static position jumps as high as possible and marks the wall with the chalk on his fingers.

Distance between the two marks is measured.

Guess what cardGuess the test your partner has on their card

Once you guess it correctly you then move onto another person.

Exam Q’sCoordination is:

A How well a task is completedB The ability to use two or more body parts togetherC The ability to change position quickly and with controlD Working together as a team

Exam Q’s

Exam Q’s

HomeworkComplete exam questions .

Hand in next lesson (Monday 17th September).