Component and Test Description Advantages Disadvantages
Flexibility –Sit and This is a test to regulate how flexible is someone’s lower back and hamstring are. It’s not very difficult to You might need
reach Firstly, you have to set up the apparatus such as the bench and tape. set up. someone for assistance.
It is then required for the performer to sit on the floor and legs out straight. May be conducted It requires additional
After that the performer has to reach far as possible along the measuring line almost anywhere. equipment’s such as;
and hold the position for 2 seconds. ruler, tape and box.
Strength – Hand grip This is a test which determines the amount of force someone can exert. It’s quick and easy to It may have different
dynamometer The arm has to be straight at a right angle position. conduct. values i.e. lbs and Kg.
The 4 fingers must be placed near the handle while the base should be rested It doesn’t require You might need to
on the palm. additional equipment’s. adjust the hand size.
After that you have the squeeze the handle as hard as you can.
Aerobic Endurance – This is a test in which the individuals must sprint to one end before the bleep gets too It can be administrated It requires special
Multi stage fitness test quick for you. indoors or outdoors. equipment’s such as; CD.
The performers must run to each end (20 mins) constantly. More than one athlete The assistant is always
Once a performer has reached to one end he has to wait until the beep goes can perform this at a required to monitor this
again. time. type of test.
If the beep sound makes before you reach to one end that is the score.
Speed – 30m sprint This is an acceleration test for the individual to sprint as fast as possible over 30 The best method for Partner’s reaction may
test metres. anaerobic test. not be quick enough to
In prior to the test a warm-up has to be conducted for blood flow. It can be conducted stop the watch in time.
The front foot has to be behind the line and must be in that position. indoors or outdoors. The type of
Then your partner blows the whistle and you have to sprint over 30m. Equipment’s are limited surface/weather
After that the test can repeated three times to produce reliable results. and not very costly. condition may influence
the way an athlete can
perform.
Power – vertical jump This test a measure of how high an individual can jump from a standstill position. This requires mostly Measurements can go
test The performer has to stand next to the wall with a chalk in hand. technique although leg wrong.
After that he has to leap vertically as high as he can. power. Certain age groups
The score can be calculated by the best jump in 3 attempts. The test is simple to might have not been
perform. developed fully.
Muscular Endurance – This is a fitness test which records the amount of push up in a set time by the upper No equipment required. The area may be limited.
one minute press up body. It can be administrated It may not have the
test The hands and feet have to be on the floor while the back is straight. anywhere. appropriate surface to
After that the arms must be shoulder width apart. perform.
Every time the performer extends and flexes his arm that would be one rep(s)
Body Composition – This is a straightforward method used to calculate someone percentage of body fat. It can be used to It requires assistant to
skinfold calliper test Firstly the equipment must pinch a double layer of skin. measure a wider range perform the test.
After that the calliper is then to be applied 1cm below and at right angles to of body parts. It needs a special
the pinch. It is easy to conduct. equipment; callipers.
The reading can then be recorded in millimetres.
BTec sport level 3 unit 7 – P1
Flexibility –Sit and This is a test to regulate how flexible is someone’s lower back and hamstring are. It’s not very difficult to You might need
reach Firstly, you have to set up the apparatus such as the bench and tape. set up. someone for assistance.
It is then required for the performer to sit on the floor and legs out straight. May be conducted It requires additional
After that the performer has to reach far as possible along the measuring line almost anywhere. equipment’s such as;
and hold the position for 2 seconds. ruler, tape and box.
Strength – Hand grip This is a test which determines the amount of force someone can exert. It’s quick and easy to It may have different
dynamometer The arm has to be straight at a right angle position. conduct. values i.e. lbs and Kg.
The 4 fingers must be placed near the handle while the base should be rested It doesn’t require You might need to
on the palm. additional equipment’s. adjust the hand size.
After that you have the squeeze the handle as hard as you can.
Aerobic Endurance – This is a test in which the individuals must sprint to one end before the bleep gets too It can be administrated It requires special
Multi stage fitness test quick for you. indoors or outdoors. equipment’s such as; CD.
The performers must run to each end (20 mins) constantly. More than one athlete The assistant is always
Once a performer has reached to one end he has to wait until the beep goes can perform this at a required to monitor this
again. time. type of test.
If the beep sound makes before you reach to one end that is the score.
Speed – 30m sprint This is an acceleration test for the individual to sprint as fast as possible over 30 The best method for Partner’s reaction may
test metres. anaerobic test. not be quick enough to
In prior to the test a warm-up has to be conducted for blood flow. It can be conducted stop the watch in time.
The front foot has to be behind the line and must be in that position. indoors or outdoors. The type of
Then your partner blows the whistle and you have to sprint over 30m. Equipment’s are limited surface/weather
After that the test can repeated three times to produce reliable results. and not very costly. condition may influence
the way an athlete can
perform.
Power – vertical jump This test a measure of how high an individual can jump from a standstill position. This requires mostly Measurements can go
test The performer has to stand next to the wall with a chalk in hand. technique although leg wrong.
After that he has to leap vertically as high as he can. power. Certain age groups
The score can be calculated by the best jump in 3 attempts. The test is simple to might have not been
perform. developed fully.
Muscular Endurance – This is a fitness test which records the amount of push up in a set time by the upper No equipment required. The area may be limited.
one minute press up body. It can be administrated It may not have the
test The hands and feet have to be on the floor while the back is straight. anywhere. appropriate surface to
After that the arms must be shoulder width apart. perform.
Every time the performer extends and flexes his arm that would be one rep(s)
Body Composition – This is a straightforward method used to calculate someone percentage of body fat. It can be used to It requires assistant to
skinfold calliper test Firstly the equipment must pinch a double layer of skin. measure a wider range perform the test.
After that the calliper is then to be applied 1cm below and at right angles to of body parts. It needs a special
the pinch. It is easy to conduct. equipment; callipers.
The reading can then be recorded in millimetres.
BTec sport level 3 unit 7 – P1
