CHAPTER 6: HEALTH RELATED FITNESS

Definitions

Physical activity: The process of body movement MVPA is most beneficial

Physical fitness: Product of physical activity

Dimensions of Physical Fitness

Physiological

Health-Related

Skill-Related

Health-Related Dimension

Body Composition Cardiorespiratory Fitness Flexibility Muscular Endurance Muscular Strength

Skill-Related Dimension

Agility Balance Coordination Power Speed Reaction Time

Considerations in Fitness Testing Process or Product Emphasis Factors in Performance

Genetic Endowment Trainability Lifestyle Factors Environmental Factors Maturation

Normative Data

Norms are reference points that are specific to a particular population

Many fitness tests have norms established

Norms refer to product outcomes rather than process outcomes

Fitness testing in physical education Should be fun, motivational, and

educational; not embarrassing or threatening Reward improvement Link curriculum to assessments Incorporate assessment into

curriculum (approx. 10% of curriculum should be assessment)

Fitness testing in physical education (cont.)

Be flexible (extend a unit when necessary)

Group students carefully (ability grouping is recommended)

Allow for student choice Be empathetic (put yourselves in

their shoes) Demonstrate fitness Stay current

Choosing fitness tests

Focus on health related components

Use criterion references related to health benefits

Use a battery of tests when possible Be aware of objectivity, reliability,

and validity of tests used

Test Batteries:

President’s Challenge Fitnessgram/Activitygram Testing students with disabilities

Each group should be prepared to discuss their assigned battery with group members and prepare to share with students : What is included and how is it measured; advantages and disadvantages; reporting methods; what can you do with results?

President’s Challenge Fitness Test Battery

Curl-ups or partial curl-upsEndurance run/walkV-sit or sit and reachRight angle push-ups or pull-ups

Shuttle run

President’s Challenge (cont.)

Awards for Fitness PerformancePresidential Fitness – 85th percentile

National Physical Fitness – 50th percentile

Participant Fitness – below 50th percentile

Presidential Active Lifestyle Award

FITNESSGRAM Fitness Test Battery PACER test - optional

Walk Test (13 years and older) – optionalOne mile walk/run

Skinfold – recommended (triceps and medial calf)

Body Mass Index – optional

Curl-up – required

Trunk Lift - required

FITNESSGRAM (con.)

90-degree push-up - recommended Modified pull-up - optional Pull-up – optional

Back Saver Sit and Reach - recommended

Shoulder Stretch - optional

ACTIVITYGRAM

Info about general activity levels

3 day recall of physical activity

Makes students more aware

Teaches ways to be more active

Fitness Test Batteries for Students with Disabilities

FITNESSGRAM Modifications for Special Populations

Brockport Physical Fitness Test

Emphasizing Physical Activity Testing should encourage activity Use criterion-referenced standards Low fitness scores do not mean that

a student is inactive Help students assess activity levels Consider self-testing procedures