Fitness Tests SEHS 6.3.3

Multistage Fitness TestMultistage Fitness Test - BM

Coopers 12 Minute RunCoopers 12 Minute Run - BM

Harvard Step TestHarvard Step Test - BM

Sit and ReachSit and Reach - TES

Sit upsSit ups – BM This site uses a 30 second test – you will see it and a LOT of variations on both TopEnd and BrianMac. Determine the population you are testing for and back up the choice with evidence ….there are a variety of test options – one size does not fit all!!!

Maximum Push UpsMaximum Push Ups - BM EQUIPMENT/ Required Resources Non-slip surface Assistant PROCEDURE/ How to conduct the test The athlete warms up for 10 minutes The athlete lies on the ground, places their hands by the shoulders and straightens the arms - see Figure 1 (start position) The athlete lowers the body until the elbows reach 90° (see Figure 2) and then extends the arms to return to the start position The athlete continuous this press-up action, with no rest, until they are unable to continue The assistant counts and records the number of correctly completed press-ups Figure 2 Figure 1 NOTES: - This test has an alternate version of modified push ups - see Brianmac.co.uk for info.

Flexed Arm Hang Flexed Arm Hang - TES

Illinois Agility Test Illinois Agility Test - TES

Hand Grip Dynamometer Hand Grip Dynamometer - TES

40 Meter Sprint 40 Meter Sprint - TES There are a few versions out there – this link is for the single test.

Body Mass IndexBody Mass Index - TES

AnthropometryAnthropometry - TES This page introduces the concept of body measurement as a tool for understanding physical health and sport performance capacity. It raises an excellent questions about the ethics of choosing people based on physical attributes..

Underwater WeighingUnderwater Weighing - SKIP

Stork StandStork Stand - BM

Hand Ball TossHand Ball Toss - TES

Drop TestDrop Test - TES

Computer SimulationComputer Simulation - TES

Vertical JumpVertical Jump - TES

Standing Broad JumpStanding Broad Jump - TES