Ulster GAA CDP Programme Sport Science Fitness Testing Made Easy 3 rd November 2010 UUJ / SINI

Ulster GAA CDP ProgrammeSport Science

Fitness Testing Made Easy

3rd November 2010UUJ / SINI

Session Outline

TimeActivity8.00pmRegistration & Introduction8.10pmPrinciples of Fitness Testing8.20pmIdentifying Components of Fitness in our games8.30pmFitness Tests: Selection, Application, Equipment, Design8.45pmFitness Tests: Practical Demonstration9.00pmResults: Gathering, Interpretation, Feedback9.15pmQuestions & Answers9.30pmSummary

Outcomes

This session aims to provide participants with;

An understanding of the principles of fitness testing;

An overview of a typical fitness testing session without the need for expensive equipment;

Guidance on devising your own fitness tests;

Advice on collection, interpretation and application of results;

The ability to perform and oversee a fitness testing session within your club / school / county.

Principles of Fitness TestingPurpose

Repeatability

Consistency

Scheduling

Fitness TestsComponents of Fitness;What are the key components of fitness in Gaelic games?

Agility;Speed;Strength;Power;Muscular Endurance;Aerobic Endurance;Speed Endurance;Flexibility;Others?

Fitness TestsSpecific Tests;

Some examples of specific tests that can be carried out;Sit & Reach - Flexibility;Vertical Jump; - Upper BodyMedicine Ball Throw Lower Body;20m Sprint - Speed;T-Test - Agility;300yd Shuttle Speed Endurance;Bleep Test Aerobic Endurance;

Other potential fitness tests?

Fitness TestsTest Design;

What are the key things to remember when devising your own test?Sensible;Measurable (Quantitative / Qualitative);Repeatable;Manageable;Time constraints;Realistic;Purpose;Practical;

Others Issues???

Fitness Tests

Fitness Testing Session (1 Week in Advance);Set Date & Time and inform players;Decide on test battery;Prepare Result Collection Sheets;Organise support personnel;Organise equipment & venue.

Fitness Testing Session (1 hour in Advance);Arrive at venue with support personnel;Organise each test station;Organise personnel responsible for stations;Organise equipment, including measurements;Organise players.

Fitness Tests

Practical Demonstration

10 15 Minutes

ResultsFitness Test Results;Collection ;Turnaround time;Presentation;Feedback;Individual;Collective;Application;Any others?

Fitness Testing

Questions?

Follow Up Courses

Conditioning the GAA Player

Heart Rate Training*Venues to be confirmed

VenueDateGlenswilly, Donegal24th NovemberSt.Micheals, Enniskillen1st DecemberSilverbridge GAC, Armagh 8th December

VenueDateBallyhaise, Co.Cavan*19th JanuaryLavey GAC, Derry*26th JanuaryUUJ / SINI*2nd February