UNIT 7

: FIT

NESS TESTI

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XERCISE

UNIT 7

P1 describe one test for eachcomponent of physicalfitness, including advantagesand disadvantagesM1 explain the advantages anddisadvantages of one fitnesstest for each component ofphysical fitness

WHAT PARAMETERS DO WE TEST IN FOOTBALL

StrengthMuscular strength is defined as the ability of a muscle or

muscle group to exert force to overcome the most resistance in one effort.

Power is defined as the amount of work performed per unit of time.

Speed (Distance/ Time)

Muscular endurance is defined as the ability of a muscle or muscle group to exert force to overcome a resistance many times

Aerobic Endurancecardiovascular endurance, aerobic fitness, or stamina, is the ability to exercise continuously for extended periods without tiring.

Body composition- Body fats,Weight, Height etc.

Flexibility: the capacity of a joint or muscle to move through its full range of motion.Flexibility is specific to a particular movement or joints, and the degree of flexibility can vary around the body.

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TASK

Can you define the seven main areas that we test in football with a practical example for each.

What sort of tests are there and what do they test?

Why do we test?

STRENGTH

1rm/ 3rm• Bench press• Back Squat• Front Squat• Chins

Advantages and disadvantages of different tests: eg cost, time, equipment requirement, facilityrequirements, skill level of person carrying out test, issues with test validity, issues with test reliability

STRENGTH

AEROBIC ENDURANCE

• MSFT (Bleep Test)

• Yo-yo test

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nwYx62e2VJI

Advantages and disadvantages of different tests: eg cost, time, equipment requirement, facilityrequirements, skill level of person carrying out test, issues with test validity, issues with test reliability

AEROBIC ENDURANCE

Activities during an average 90 minutes

standingwalkingjoggingrunningsprinting

MUSCULAR ENDURANCE

Press-up test

Sit-up test

Advantages and disadvantages of different tests:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PPzDNtUX03A

SPEED

Is often measured using straight line speed over 10m and 30m

It is normally done with timing gates to get exact times, averages can be given as well as top scores to outline players maximal speeds. This can also be completed with stop watches as long as the recorders are switched on!

Advantages and disadvantages of different tests:

SPEED

POWER

CMJ

Squat jump

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u_AyVPdUVAU

CMJ, Squat Jump shows rate of force production, how much power can you produce quickly! (hopefully will be able to do this!)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VK11KovyaP8

Advantages and disadvantages of different tests:

BODY COMPOSITION

Body fat %

This is calculated using a set of callipers, skin folds are taken from various sites (4 or 7)

This is then put through a calculation along with their age to give a body fat %

Body height, Body weight

http://www.linear-software.com/online.html

FLEXIBILITY

Flexibility is one of the main fitness components in football good flexibility is an important part of the overall fitness profile. Good flexibility is also important for injury prevention.

Sit and Reach test

TASKSP1 describe one test for

each

component of physical

fitness, including advantages

and disadvantages

Task 1: Explain the components of fitness that we test in football

and why?

Task 2: Describe/explain a test for each component

along with their advantages and disadvantages

M1 explain the advantages

and

disadvantages of one

fitness

test for each component of

physical fitness

Your report must include;

Why we test?

Definitions for the following as well as, one fitness test for each of the following components of fitness.

 

·         Flexibility

·         Strength

·         Aerobic Endurance

·         Speed

·         Power

·         Muscular Endurance

·         Body Composition

 

For each one you will need to give

·         The definition of the component of fitness that is being tested

·         The procedure for carrying out the fitness test

·         Any ratings you can find, from elite to very poor

·         Any pictures of the test you can find.

·         List any advantages/disadvantages you can think of