Module 4: Fitness Testing

Fitness testing and training

1. Fitness tests
2. Fitness test activity
3. Fitness test protocols
4. Test administration
5. Informed consent form and PAR-Q
6. Accurate fitness testing
7. Test selection and sequence
8. Fitness test order activity
9. Equipment
10. Fitness test data
11. Normative data

Test administration

Health and Safety

Health and safety considerations prior to testing are essential to ensure the safety of everyone involved in the testing procedures. The following list may help to ensure a safe environment for testing is created:

• Is the area safe for fitness testing? Is the surface non slip?
• Has an informed consent form been completed?
• Has a physical activity readiness questionnaire (Par-Q) been completed?
• If any medical issues have been identified, have they had clearance from a doctor?
• Are the testers trained and know exactly how to perform each test?
• Are there data sheets to record all the results?
• Has the sequence of the testing session been decided?
• Have all participants had a rest day prior to testing?
• Has all the test equipment been calibrated?
• Have all participants got the correct kit and do they have a drinks bottle?
• Have participants practised complicated tests on a previous day so they are accustomed to the demands?
• Have the aims and protocols of the tests been explained?
• Has a warm-up been completed prior to starting the tests?