Evaluation of Health and Fitness

Bingo Draw a 2 x 3 grid and fill the boxes with any of the following words Agility , Illinios Agility Run, Balance, Stork Stand, Power, Vertical Jump, Coordination, Alternate Hand Throw, Speed, 30m sprint, Reaction Time, Ruler Drop Test, Strength, Hand Grip Dynometer Test, Aerobic Endurance, Bleep test (MSFT), Muscular Endurance, 1 minute press/ sit up Test, Flexibility, Sit and Reach Test, Body Composition, Skinfold Callipers Test.

Learning Objectives Know and understand how to assess a performer's health and fitness Understand why testing is important Have knowledge of the different means of assessment.

Evaluation of Health Knowing how to assess a performers' health and fitness is important when planning healthy physical activity.

Evaluation of Health Why do we need to monitor health? How can we monitor health? Monitoring levels of exercise allows the performer to see how healthy they are It also lets them see the point at which their health/fitness improves

Monitoring Exercise Exercise Diary Calorie Counter Heart rate monitor Pedometer

Health questionnaires Help to give an overall picture of a persons health Questions require people to think about their diet, exercise and rest The results can give recommendations on how to improve ones lifestyle. Can you think of 3 questions that would be included in a health questionnaire?

How healthy are you? Complete the health questionnaire What is your healthy lifestyle score?

Your Health Write a paragraph explaining what you think your current levels of health are. Please explain your answer. Please state if you think you are; very healthy healthy Ok unhealthy

Feedback Having seen your result from the questionnaire, does it match your original assessment of your health? Write down a statement summarising this.

Health Screening What do you think health screening is? It aims to detect illnesses and health problems early This allows changes in peoples lifestyles to be made Blood pressure is one of the readings taken during a health screen Blood pressure gives an idea on how the body is functioning

Evaluation of Fitness Fitness testing gives an idea of the current state of fitness What is the point in fitness tests?

Evaluation of Fitness Why test fitness?

Why test fitness? To provide a snapshot of an athlete’s fitness level Test and re-test will show improvement or otherwise Can provide motivation for athlete

Why test fitness? Coach can compare results of athletes with each other or against preset standards To monitor recovery from injury To provide a baseline level on which to base a training programme To add a competitive element to a training programme.

Testing Fitness We know the components of fitness We know the fitness tests We now need to know how to carryout the tests

Testing Fitness When we test fitness we have to follow the correct protocol The Sit and Reach Test is conducted as follows: The athlete sits on the floor with shoes removed, feet flat against the table, and legs out straight The athlete reaches forward along the table as far as possible Assistant records the distance from the finger tips to the edge of the table The test is repeated two more times Assistant calculates the average distance

Fitness Testing When fitness tests are conducted it is important that they are the same for everybody so that it gives a level playing field so that nobody has an advantage over anyone else.

Fitness Testing For a test to be valid it must have RELIABILITY and VALIDITY RELIABILITY –be consistent and follow the correct procedures for all tests. This allows results to be recorded, used in the future and compared to recognised norms VALIDITY – Make sure the test measures what you want it to, is relevant to the activity/individual, is a true reflection of their ability and is recorded correctly.

Task Rearrange the following fitness test protocols

Ruler Drop Repeat the test two more times and calculate the average value. The top of the athlete's thumb is level with the zero centimetre line on the ruler. The ruler is held by the assistant between the outstretched index finger and thumb of the athlete's dominant hand The assistant is to record distance between the bottom of the ruler and the top of the athlete's thumb where the ruler has been caught. The assistant instructs the athlete to catch the ruler as soon as possible after it has been released.

Ruler Drop C.The ruler is held by the assistant between the outstretched index finger and thumb of the athlete's dominant hand B.The top of the athlete's thumb is level with the zero centimetre line on the ruler. E.The assistant instructs the athlete to catch the ruler as soon as possible after it has been released. D.The assistant is to record distance between the bottom of the ruler and the top of the athlete's thumb where the ruler has been caught. A.Repeat the test two more times and calculate the average value.

Alternate hand throw Repeat 2 and 3 for 30 seconds counting the catches Throw the ball with your left hand against the wall and catch it with the right hand Throw a tennis ball with your right hand against the wall and catch it with the left hand Compare results with table below Stand two metres away from a smooth wall

Alternate hand throw E.Stand two metres away from a smooth wall C.Throw a tennis ball with your right hand against the wall and catch it with the left hand B.Throw the ball with your left hand against the wall and catch it with the right hand A.Repeat 2 and 3 for 30 seconds counting the catches D.Compare results with table below

Stork Stand Balance for as long as possible without letting either the heel touch the ground or the other foot move away from the knee Assistant records the time you were able to maintain the balance Stand comfortable on both feet Assistant starts the stop watch Lift one leg and place the toes of that foot against the knee of the other leg On command from the assistant: Hands on your hips Raise the heel and stand on your toes

Stork Stand C.Stand comfortable on both feet G.Hands on your hips E.Lift one leg and place the toes of that foot against the knee of the other leg F.On command from the assistant: H.Raise the heel and stand on your toes D.Assistant starts the stop watch A.Balance for as long as possible without letting either the heel touch the ground or the other foot move away from the knee B.Assistant records the time you were able to maintain the balance

Fitness Testing Quiz