Lecture 3

Question 1

Components of physical fitness

Answer 1

1. Cardio endurance
2. Muscular strength
3. Muscular endurance
4. Muscular power
5. Flexibility
6. Body composition

Question 2

Characteristics of a good Fitness test

Answer 2

1. Validity
2. reliability
3. Objectivity
4. Accuracy
5. Norms
6. Economy

Question 3

Validity

Answer 3

If the test is valid. Measure Effectively what it is suppose to measure.

Question 4

Reliability

Answer 4

are the results consistent and reproducible? A highly reliable test yields the same or approximately the same scores when administered twice to the same individuals, provided conditions and subjects are essentially the same.

Question 5

3. Objectivity

Answer 5

No bias. make sure there are lot of judges

Question 6

accuracy

Answer 6

How accurate an result is. There will be random errors for all. make multiple result and take the mean.

Question 7

Norms

Answer 7

Comparing the value to average people. Rating people for their result.

Question 8

Economy

Answer 8

Time and money to take the test.

Question 9

Objective of fitness testing

Answer 9

1. To assess the status of individuals entering a program.
   - Often compared to age and gender specific normative data base
2. To aid in designing training programs and setting realistic goals.
3. To evaluate an individual’s progress.
4. To increase individual motivation for entering and adhering to an exercise
   program.
5. To evaluate the success of a training program in achieving its goals