Dr. Watson Fitness Plan for Rugby with 6 weeks goals.pdf

Coopers TestThis is a standard test for aerobic conditioningIt is probably more relevant to backs, especiallyinside backs. It is a 12 minute run with thescore being the distance run.The advantage of this test is that the wholeteam can be tested at once.Needed is a track or field where thedistance run can be measure such as an ovaltrack or laps up and down a football field.The athletes are warmed up and theninstructed about the test.On the command go every runs the samecourse, either laps of an oval track or upand down a football fieldAt twelve minutes the tester cries stop andeveryone stops and measures how far theyhave run to the nearest 100 mClap pushupsA simple test of explosive arm strength andenduranceOnce the athlete is warmed up andcomfortable, he or she starts in the pushupposition.The examiner says GO and times thenumber of clap pushups completed in 10seconds8