Unit 6: Fitness testing for sport and exercise - Pearson Schools

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6.10 Case study – The medical referral scheme
1 Reducing his body fat percentage would reduce Sanjay’s long-term chances of congenital heart disease and
improve his quality of life. In addition there are psychological considerations – for example, excess body fat
can decrease self-confidence.
2 Body composition tests include skin-fold callipers, bioelectrical impedance and other relevant tests.
3 Sanjay could have stopped training for many reasons – lack of motivation, poor results, pressures from home,
etc.
4 Expand from answer 1, linking to self-confidence, self-esteem and social reasons.
5 In the long term, Sanjay’s increased body fat could result in time off work, reduced capacity to carry out daily
activities, increased medical costs and worries for the family.
6.13 Introductory activity – Putting theory into practice
An example:
Component of fitness Name of fitness test
Flexibility Sit and reach test
Aerobic endurance Multi stage fitness test
Strength 1 rep maximum
Muscular endurance Sit up test
Power Vertical jump
Speed 10m sprint
6.17 Research activity – health and safety of fitness testing
An example:
Risk assessment
Health questionnaire
Informed consent form
Check all equipment is working
Ensure you can use the equipment
Make sure you are clear on protocol
Inform them about not eating before testing
Give them a kit list
Ensure they are wearing appropriate kit
First aid kit full and available
Water available
Emergency number available
Aware of evacuation procedure
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