Ulster GAA CDP ProgrammeSport Science
Fitness Testing Made Easy
3rd November 2010UUJ / SINI
Session Outline
Time Activity
8.00pm Registration & Introduction
8.10pm Principles of Fitness Testing
8.20pm Identifying Components of Fitness in our games
8.30pm Fitness Tests: Selection, Application, Equipment, Design
8.45pm Fitness Tests: Practical Demonstration
9.00pm Results: Gathering, Interpretation, Feedback
9.15pm Questions & Answers
9.30pm Summary
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.
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Principles of Fitness Testing
• Purpose
• Repeatability
• Consistency
• Scheduling
Fitness Tests
• Components 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 Tests
• Specific Tests;
• Some examples of specific tests that can be carried out;• Sit & Reach - Flexibility;• Vertical Jump; - Upper Body• Medicine Ball Throw – Lower Body;• 20m Sprint - Speed;• T-Test - Agility;• 300yd Shuttle –Speed Endurance;• Bleep Test – Aerobic Endurance;
• Other potential fitness tests?
Fitness Tests
• Test Design;
• What are the key things to remember when devising your own test?1. Sensible;2. Measurable (Quantitative / Qualitative);3. Repeatable;4. Manageable;5. Time constraints;6. Realistic;7. Purpose;8. Practical;
9. Others Issues???
Fitness Tests
• Fitness Testing Session (1 Week in Advance);1. Set Date & Time and inform players;2. Decide on test battery;3. Prepare Result Collection Sheets;4. Organise support personnel;5. Organise equipment & venue.
• Fitness Testing Session (1 hour in Advance);1. Arrive at venue with support personnel;2. Organise each test station;3. Organise personnel responsible for stations;4. Organise equipment, including measurements;5. Organise players.
Fitness Tests
Practical Demonstration10 – 15 Minutes
Results
• Fitness Test Results;• Collection ;• Turnaround time;• Presentation;• Feedback;
Individual; Collective;
• Application;• Any others?
Fitness Testing
Questions?
Follow Up Courses
Conditioning the GAA PlayerVenue Date
Glenswilly, Donegal 24th November
St.Micheal’s, Enniskillen 1st December
Silverbridge GAC, Armagh 8th December
Heart Rate TrainingVenue Date
Ballyhaise, Co.Cavan* 19th January
Lavey GAC, Derry* 26th January
UUJ / SINI* 2nd February
*Venues to be confirmed