Fitness Testing 2
Fitness Testing and Training for the Uniformed Public Services.
Assignment 2 – Fitness Tests.
Introduction: In this assignment I will begin with outlining fitness tests for the main components of fitness and comparing the results to a specific public service entrance test, then explaining the strengths and areas for improvement. I will then go on to describing methods of fitness training for the main components of physical fitness and evaluating them as well as an evaluation.
Task 1.
Maximum sit-ups in 2 minutes: 84
Maximum press-ups in 2 minutes: 82
Timed wall squats: 1 minute, 30 seconds
Step test: 91
Long jumps: 7’3 ft.
Sit and reach: 10cm
Timed plank: 2 minutes, 10 seconds
Agility run: 14.46 seconds
10m standing start sprint: 2.07 seconds
10m rolling start sprint: 1.45 seconds
1.5 mile run: 12 minutes, 15 seconds
Bleep test: 10.4
These tests all challenged different components of fitness. Such as the sit and reach measured flexibility, sit-ups, press-ups and plank tested muscular endurance and the sprints to determine speed. Other tests such as the step test and the 1.5 mile run challenged aerobic endurance.
The results I achieved were generally pretty good in comparison to the Army fitness requirements. The army requires you to achieve at least level 10.2 in the bleep test which I marginally achieved with a score of 10.4. You are then expected to be able to do 50 sit-ups in 2 minutes (male or female) as well as 44 press-ups (21 for females). I managed to do 84 sit-ups in 2 minutes and 82 press-ups within 2 minutes showing good muscular endurance. Your aerobic endurance will then be challenged again with a 1.5 mile run of which you will be expected to complete within 12 minutes, 45 seconds; I completed the run in 12 minutes, 15 seconds which I think could be improved but enough to meet the standards required nevertheless.
The army use fitness tests such as the press-up test to challenge your muscular endurance. As a solider you will need a good level of
Assignment 2 – Fitness Tests.
Introduction: In this assignment I will begin with outlining fitness tests for the main components of fitness and comparing the results to a specific public service entrance test, then explaining the strengths and areas for improvement. I will then go on to describing methods of fitness training for the main components of physical fitness and evaluating them as well as an evaluation.
Task 1.
Maximum sit-ups in 2 minutes: 84
Maximum press-ups in 2 minutes: 82
Timed wall squats: 1 minute, 30 seconds
Step test: 91
Long jumps: 7’3 ft.
Sit and reach: 10cm
Timed plank: 2 minutes, 10 seconds
Agility run: 14.46 seconds
10m standing start sprint: 2.07 seconds
10m rolling start sprint: 1.45 seconds
1.5 mile run: 12 minutes, 15 seconds
Bleep test: 10.4
These tests all challenged different components of fitness. Such as the sit and reach measured flexibility, sit-ups, press-ups and plank tested muscular endurance and the sprints to determine speed. Other tests such as the step test and the 1.5 mile run challenged aerobic endurance.
The results I achieved were generally pretty good in comparison to the Army fitness requirements. The army requires you to achieve at least level 10.2 in the bleep test which I marginally achieved with a score of 10.4. You are then expected to be able to do 50 sit-ups in 2 minutes (male or female) as well as 44 press-ups (21 for females). I managed to do 84 sit-ups in 2 minutes and 82 press-ups within 2 minutes showing good muscular endurance. Your aerobic endurance will then be challenged again with a 1.5 mile run of which you will be expected to complete within 12 minutes, 45 seconds; I completed the run in 12 minutes, 15 seconds which I think could be improved but enough to meet the standards required nevertheless.
The army use fitness tests such as the press-up test to challenge your muscular endurance. As a solider you will need a good level of
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