Physical Education Department

BTEC Level 3 Sport Unit Seven Fitness Testing for Sport and Exercise Mandatory Specialist Unit (10 credits)

L6 - Spring Term

Assessment Part 1
You are a Health Fitness Instructor at a local schools sports complex. You will be required to complete a variety of Health and Fitness monitoring tests and provide constructive feedback to clients after comparing their results with national norms.

Unit One Introduction

In todays society, we can easily fall into the trap of developing a sedentary lifestyle; we use the car rather than walk to the local shops, we take the lift rather than the stairs, and our hectic lifestyle doesnt seem to allow us the time to engage in regular physical activity. Establishing and maintaining a desirable level of fitness is more important than ever; its paramount to the future health of the nation. The overall relationship between fitness and health affects performance in our everyday lives, whether it be sport- or work-related. Fitness is vital to achieving success in sport, and fitness testing plays a valuable role in the development of personal fitness levels. Sports performers regularly participate in fitness tests to determine their baseline measures. Fitness testing results are then used to identify strengths and areas for improvement. Fitness testing results are also used to predict future performance and provide feedback on the effectiveness of a training programme. Fitness testing can be carried out in a health club setting. Health clubs screen clients for contraindications to exercise, and fitness testing enables the instructor to determine baseline measures, using the results as a basis for exercise programme design. This unit is particularly relevant for those who aspire to work in sports coaching, fitness instruction and elite sport. The first part of the unit looks at a range of laboratory and field-based fitness tests. Learners will explore the different tests available and the benefits and drawbacks of laboratory and field-based fitness test. Learners will also be introduced to the practice of health screening and how to carry out health monitoring tests. The second part of the unit will develop the skills and knowledge to be able to follow fitness test protocol, taking into account validity and reliability. Learners will develop skills to be able to administer fitness tests in a safe and effective manner, interpreting results against recommended values, providing feedback to an individual regarding how fitness levels can be improved. The content of this unit is divided into four areas of learning focused around: a range of laboratory-based and field-based fitness tests health screening techniques administration of appropriate fitness tests interpreting the results of fitness tests and providing feedback L01 L02 L03 L04

Learning Outcomes
In order to meet the assessment criteria you will be set a variety of assessment tasks that will require you to variously: i) devise, select, administer, ii) describe, justify, compare iii) evaluate and analyse

LO1: Know a range of laboratory-based and field-based fitness tests Scenario You are working as a Health Fitness Instructor at a local school sports complex. The Swimming Team coach wants you to give a presentation to the swimmers in the school team about the different components of fitness and tests that could be used to measure them. You will need to prepare a word-processed hand-out describing how to complete a test for each component of physical fitness and explains the advantages and disadvantages of fitness testing in general. The best swimmer on the team is very interested in improving his performance by raising his fitness levels further. He comes to see you to ask for more detailed information about the tests that would be relevant for him so that he can see the progress of his forthcoming period of training. You are required to provide the swimmer with an additional report that details the specific advantages and disadvantages for consideration before the swimmer decides whether or not to conduct each particular test.

Assessment Activity 1.1 (provides evidence for P1 and M1)

Create an A4 worksheet that can be handed out to each pupil. The worksheet will explain

how to complete a test for each component of fitness. Then prepare an additional fitness test report highlighting specific advantages and disadvantages of specific tests. Handout. This will describe one test for each component of physical fitness as well as an explanation of the advantages and disadvantages of fitness testing in general. Your descriptions should include: i) A named fitness test for each component of fitness ii) A step-by-step method for each test for someone to follow iii) A general description of the advantages and disadvantages of maximal and submaximal testing Fitness test report. This will describe the advantages and disadvantages that are specific to the fitness tests selected on the previous hand-out.

Your report should include: i) A page for each named fitness test ii) A bullet-pointed list of advantages with detailed explanation of each iii) A bullet-pointed list of disadvantages with detailed explanation of each

To satisfy the assessment criteria you will have needed to: (Hand-out) (P1) Described one fitness test for each component of physical fitness to include a test for each of the specified components of fitness: Flexibility Strength Aerobic endurance Speed Power Muscular endurance Body composition Described advantages and disadvantages of fitness tests making sure that you have considered as many of the following factors as possible: Cost Time Equipment requirement Facility requirements Skill level of person carrying out the test. (Fitness test report) (M1) Explained the specific advantages and disadvantages of each fitness test selected in the Hand-out for each component of physical fitness. Linked specific consideration of each tests validity and reliability to the potential impact on data results.

LO2: Be able to use health screening techniques Scenario In your role as a Health Fitness Instructor at a local schools sports complex you are often asked to complete health screening on the new members of the dual-use sports centre. Your manager would like you to design a new health screening questionnaire and use it in conjunction with the delivery of some appropriate health monitoring tests to provide some feedback to some clients who have just signed up for a sixth month membership following advice from their doctor.

Assessment Activity 1.2 (provides evidence for P2, P3, P4, M2 and D1) Design a Health screening questionnaire and informed consent form. Then complete the questionnaire and consent form with 2 new clients and use the information gathered to provide verbal feedback to your clients regarding their suitability for sports participation. Finally, administer appropriate health monitoring tests on your clients before interpreting their results and giving them written feedback about their results. Questionnaire and Consent form. This will enable you to assess the current lifestyle choices of your client and ensure that they understand the implications of the testing they are about to complete. Client feedback. This will require you to perform an interview with your client where their results are interpreted by you and you give appropriate feedback about their current lifestyle choices. Health monitoring tests. You will be required to select and administer four appropriate health monitoring tests. You must then interpret the results gained and complete a written report explaining your interpretations and making recommendations for future lifestyle decisions. Your report should include a detailed analysis that compares the clients scores to normative data. This analysis will then provide the basis for some detailed feedback to your client regarding their lifestyle choices. You might make suggestions that relate to Physical activity or healthy eating, for example.

To satisfy the assessment criteria you will have needed to: Questionnaire, Consent form, Client Feedback. (P2, P3) Completed a questionnaire which seeks to gain information about the clients: Physical activity history/Current physical activity Injuries Personal training goals Alcohol consumption Smoking Stress levels Dietary habits Use the informed consent form and the questionnaire to identify any reasons why the client should be referred to their GP. Risk factors to consider include: Heart conditions Chest Pain Breathlessness High Blood Pressure Diabetes Mellitus Pregnancy Bone/Joint problems Spoken with your client to discuss their questionnaire and consent forms. You should consider the following when performing your interview: Have you made the client feel at ease? Have you communicated your findings clearly and sympathetically? Health monitoring tests, Report. (P4, M2, D1) Select and administer four of the following health monitoring tests: Heart rate Blood pressure Lung function Waist to hip ratio Body Mass Index Make sure that your report contains sections on the following areas:

Comparison of clients scores with normative data An evaluation of your clients Strengths and Areas for improvement Feedback about current lifestyle choices Recommendations for lifestyle changes eg. Levels of Physical activity, Healthy eating.