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== Introduction ==
== Why Fitness and Performance Testing in Sport? ==


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* Assess athletic talent
* Identify physical abilities
* Identify areas in need of improvement
* Goal setting
* Progress evaluation


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== Key Terminology ==
 
* Test = a procedure for assessing ability in a particular endeavour
* Field test = a test used to assess ability that is performed away from the laboratory and does not require extensive training or expensive equipment
* Measurement = the process of collecting test data
* Evaluation = the process of analysing test results for the purpose of making decisions
 
== Benefits of Testing ==
The results from tests can be used to:
 
* Predict future performance
* Indicate weaknesses
* Measure improvement
* Enable the coach to assess the success of the training programme
* Place the athlete in an appropriate training group
* Motivate the athlete
* Break up and add variety to the training programme
* Satisfy the athlete's competitive urge out of season
* Testing demands the maximum effort of the athlete - useful at times as a training unit
 
== Requirements of Testing ==


== Resources  ==
== Resources  ==

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Why Fitness and Performance Testing in Sport?[edit | edit source]

  • Assess athletic talent
  • Identify physical abilities
  • Identify areas in need of improvement
  • Goal setting
  • Progress evaluation

Key Terminology[edit | edit source]

  • Test = a procedure for assessing ability in a particular endeavour
  • Field test = a test used to assess ability that is performed away from the laboratory and does not require extensive training or expensive equipment
  • Measurement = the process of collecting test data
  • Evaluation = the process of analysing test results for the purpose of making decisions

Benefits of Testing[edit | edit source]

The results from tests can be used to:

  • Predict future performance
  • Indicate weaknesses
  • Measure improvement
  • Enable the coach to assess the success of the training programme
  • Place the athlete in an appropriate training group
  • Motivate the athlete
  • Break up and add variety to the training programme
  • Satisfy the athlete's competitive urge out of season
  • Testing demands the maximum effort of the athlete - useful at times as a training unit

Requirements of Testing[edit | edit source]

Resources[edit | edit source]

  • bulleted list
  • x

or

  1. numbered list
  2. x

References[edit | edit source]

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