Fitness Testing

Which of the following statements is not true regarding the sit and reach test

• The sit and reach test measures flexibility

• The sit and reach test is quick

• The sit and reach test is easy

• The sit and reach test measures coordination

An athlete completes the sit and reach test and achieves scores of 16cm, 18cm and 23cm what is their overall test score

• 18

• 16

• 19

• 23

Limitation of the sit and reach test

• Only one person at a time

• Expensive

• Difficult to do

• Not reliable

How long do you hold for in the sit and reach test

• 4 seconds

• 10 seconds

• 2 seconds

• 0 seconds- just push the marker forward with momentum

How far apart are the lines in the multi-stage fitness test

• 10m

• 50m

• 20m

• 100m

A disadvantage of the Forestry Step Test is

• Requires too much equipment

• Performer gets tired

• It is only a prediction

• Difficult to set up

The following athlete has an advantage of scoring better in the grip dynamometer test

• Sprinter

• Rock Climber

• Gymnast

• Basketball player

How do you work out the score on the grip dynamometer test

• The worst score

• Average

• The best score

• Medium

The hand grip dynamometer test is what contraction

• Isometric

• Eccentric

• Concentric

The sit and reach test only measures flexibility where

• Biceps and chest

• Back and hamstrings

• Hamstrings and Chest

• Bicep and Chest