1. Fitness Testing How do we assess physical success?

2. Effects of Exercise on CV System Resting heart rate Stroke volume Blood pressure Cholesterol

3. Effects on Body Composition Total body weight Body fat % Body image

4. Effects on Anaerobic System More stored muscle glycogen More immediate energy More ATP-PC (power) Greater VO 2 max Utilize fats and carbs more efficiently

5. Effects of Over Training Decline in exercise performance Fatigue resting heart rate Mood changes Weight loss Insomnia Overuse injuries

6. Effects on Sport-Specific Skills Improved Agility Speed Balance Power Proprioception

7. Effects on Overall Health Greater cardiopulmonary endurance Increased muscular strength Greater muscle endurance Flexibility improves Better body composition

8. Motivation Knowing your baseline can help you strive for improvement Set realistic goals for improvement “Follow-up testing provides evidence of progression toward fitness goals” (Health Appraisal and Fitness Testing) Assess and remove obstacles to success

9. The Actual Test: Static to Active 1. Resting measurements HR, BP 2. Body Composition Hydration issue 3. Cardiorespiratory fitness Before HR is elevated

10. The Actual Test 3. Muscular endurance After ample rest from cardio 4. Muscular strength After ample rest from endurance test 5. Flexibility After ample warm-up Why could this cause irregular results?

11. Follow-up Testing Same test Similar conditions Enough time to see results

12. Legal Issues Negligence No warm-up Incorrect form Lack of supervision Malpractice Withhold water Lack reasonable care for client

13. Practical Tests Body Composition Skin Fold CalipersBioimpedence

14. Practical Tests Cardiorespiratory fitness Rockport Fitness Walking Test One Mile Jog Step Test

15. Practical Tests Muscular Endurance Curl-Up Test Push-Ups Cobra Wall Sit

16. Practical Tests Muscular Strength Grip Strength Test Standing Long Jump Core Muscle Strength Test Ball Put (power)

17. Practical Tests Flexibility Shoulder Reach Sit and Reach

18. What else is there to fitness testing… Do it right! Consistency Reliability Reproducibility Accountability Let’s get to it!