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C: Interpret the results of fitness tests and health screening techniques for a specified purpose

Unit 8: Fitness Testing

• Level: 3
• Unit type: Internal
• Guided learning hours: 60

Unit in brief

Learners will gain an understanding of fitness testing and the importance of health screening and health monitoring tests.

Unit introduction

In today’s society, we can easily fall into the trap of developing a sedentary lifestyle; we use the  car rather than walk to the local shops, we take the lift rather than the stairs, and our hectic lifestyle doesn’t seem to allow us the time to engage in regular physical activity. Establishing and maintaining a desirable level of fitness is more important than ever; it’s paramount to our future health. The overall relationship between fitness and health affects performance in our everyday lives, whether it be sport or work related. Fitness is vital to achieving success in sport, and fitness testing plays a valuable role in the development of personal fitness levels. Sports performers regularly participate in fitness tests to determine their baseline measures. Fitness testing results  are then used to identify strengths and areas for improvement. Fitness testing results are also used to predict future performance and provide feedback on the effectiveness of a training programme. Fitness testing can be carried out in a health club setting or sports facility. Clients are screened for contraindications to exercise, and fitness testing enables the instructor to determine baseline measures, using the results as a basis for exercise programme design.

In this unit, you will look at a range of laboratory and field-based fitness tests. You will also be introduced to the practice of health screening and how to carry out health monitoring tests. You will develop the skills and knowledge to be able to follow fitness test protocol, taking into account test validity and reliability. You will develop skills to be able to administer fitness tests in a safe and effective manner, interpreting results against recommended values and providing feedback on how fitness levels can be improved.

This unit will help you to progress to employment in sports coaching, fitness instruction and elite sport. The unit will also help you to progress to further study in higher education or to professional qualifications.

Learning aims

In this unit you will:

A Examine a range of laboratory-based and field-based fitness tests

B Use health screening techniques and fitness tests for a specified purpose

C Interpret the results of fitness tests and health screening techniques for a specified purpose.

Summary of unit

Learning aim	Key content areas	Recommended assessment approach
A Examine a range of laboratory-based and field-based fitness tests	A1 Fitness tests A2 Advantages and disadvantages	A presentation on types of fitness tests, their application and types of data they provide for specific individuals.
B Use health screening techniques and fitness tests for a specified purpose	B1 Health screening procedures B2 Health monitoring tests B3 Fitness tests B4 Administering tests and screening	A health screening and fitness testing programme with recommendations for lifestyle improvement and future activities or training.
C Interpret the results of fitness tests and health screening techniques for a specified purpose	C1 Interpret results against normative data C2 Feedback

Assessment criteria

Pass                                            Merit		Distinction
Learning aim A: Examine a range of laboratory-based and field-based fitness tests		A.D1	Evaluate the benefits and disadvantages of fitness tests for different types of fitness in relation to the needs of individuals.
A.P1 Describe the purpose and function of tests for each area of fitness.	A.M1 Compare fitness tests for physical fitness.
Learning aim B: Use health screening techniques and fitness tests for a specified purpose		BC.D2	Evaluate the health screening questionnaires and health monitoring test results and provide recommendations for lifestyle improvement and activities.
B.P2 Prepare an appropriate health screening questionnaire. B.P3 Devise appropriate health screening procedures. B.P4 Safely administer health screening procedures. B.P5 Select and safely administer six different fitness tests for a selected individual.	B.M2 Justify the design of health screening questionnaire and procedures. B.M3 Justify the selection of fitness tests commenting on suitability, reliability, validity and practicality.
Learning aim C: Interpret the results of fitness tests and health screening techniques for a specified purpose
C.P6 Interpret general levels of fitness against normative data from health screening and fitness tests. C.P7 Give feedback to participants following fitness testing and health screening, describing the results.	C.M4 Outline the strengths and areas for improvement based on information from health screening questionnaires and health monitoring tests. C.M5 Compare the fitness test results to normative data and identify strengths and areas for improvement.

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