Higher PEPreparation of the Body

Lesson 5 – Fitness Assessment

Today we will• Explain the steps we took to assess our fitness within the game of

football

• Describe the steps we took to assess specific aspects of fitness

• Analyse the data we have collected to date to investigate what it tells us about our performance

• Investigate whether the data gathered is• Accurate• Reliable• Valid

• Consider why standardised tests are appropriate

• Issue homework for Friday 5th September

Lesson 5 – Fitness Assessment

Fitness assessment in relation to you

WHEN WE DISCUSS GATHERING DATA

Or

YOU ANSWER ON DATA GATHERING

IT’S ALWAYS IN RELATION TO YOUR OWN PERFORMANCE

Fitness assessment in relation to your personal performance

• While participating in an activity it is possible to gather information about your fitness level.

• The methods that are used have to be carried out as the activity takes place.

• It is important that these methods do not influence or distract the performer or alter the activity in order to make the data as accurate and reliable as possible.

• Gathering data within the activity provides general information on a performers fitness level.

• It begins to highlight general strengths and weaknesses which can then be analysed in a more specific/focussed way, normally out-with the activity through standardised tests.

Solution to ensuring accurate, reliable and valid data

Time Related Observation Schedule

Time Walking Jogging Mid-paceRun Sprinting Observations

0-5

6-10

11-15

16-20

21-25

26-30

31-35

36-40

41-45

Can the data gathered can be considered to be accurate, reliable and valid

Criteria Yes No

Was data gathered within the activity

Did method used influence performer

Did method used alter the game

Was the game realistic i.e. 90 minutes, 45 minute half

Was the game competitive, challenging but, fair

Is the data gathered accurate, would it be consistent over observation schedules

Can the test be repeated

Is the data easy to interpret in terms of how the performers fitness changed throughout the game

Does the data provide a permanent record which could be referenced a later date

Does the data identify GENERAL strengths & weaknesses

Does the data provide an insight in to your wider performance

Method of data collection Brief description of method WHY appropriate

Video recording Performer video recorded during a performance

Slow motion, paused, replay,

Accurate and detailedVisual evidence

Permanent record

Recorded during game

Doesn’t alter game

Didn’t alter performer

Observation Schedule

Time related observation schedule used. Completed using tally marks to assess how fitness altered over a game. Fitness assessed in 5 minute intervals

Focusses on walking, jogging, mid pace runs and sprints

Comment provided on wider performance

Completed using video recording to ensure accurate date

Easy to complete

Easy to interpret, easily identify general strengths & weaknesses

Fitness pattern easily identifiable

Focusses on movements from activity

Permanent record

Compared to later data to retest

Fitness assessment in relation to your personal performance

Question

Describe the steps you took to assess your performance within the game of football. Justify why the steps you took were appropriate

Fitness assessment in relation to specific aspects

• It is possible to gather information on fitness levels outwith an activity through standardised fitness tests.

• There are a wide range of fitness tests available to enable performers to assess particular aspects of their physical, mental or skill related fitness.

• It is important that these tests are carried out in the correct procedure and format in which they have been developed to make them valid and reliable.

• The use of these tests has a number of benefits, they are particularly useful at identify a specific weakness and helping to plan an improvement programme

Describing standardised testsInstructions

1.Number your group 1-4

2.Join up with other people of the same group number

3.Create a poster to explain how to complete your identified test

Warning: Four groups will be asked to feedback to the class

Physical fitness – Cardio Respiratory EnduranceName Level VO2 Max Laps Cones

Kyle Berrie 9.5 14 5

Rebecca Boyle 4

Rino Colucci 9 14 5

Taylor Dunn 5.2

Ryan Gorman 6

Andrew Gray

Zoe Harrison 3.5 9 3

Dylan Kerr 9.5 15 0

Ross Lindores 9.5

Kieran McCormick 11.5 15 5

Alistair McDermid 10 16

Gary McInally 8.6 14 2

Greg Milburn 7 13 1

Christopher Tolland 9 17 1

Ross McKay 9 14 0

Physical fitness – Speed EnduranceName (10x10m)x3 10m 25m 50m

Kyle Berrie 28.7, 29.0, 30.2 1.5, 1.6, 1.5 4.1, 3.5, 3.2 6.4, 6.4, 6.4

Rebecca Boyle 1.7, 1.8, 1.6 4.2, 3.8, 4.0 8.9, 7.9

Rino Colucci 27.3,29.9,39.8 1.3, 1.3, 1.5 3.3, 3.3, 3.4 6.3, 6.5, 6.7

Taylor Dunn 33.2, 30.5, 40.9 1.6, 1.8, 1.8 3.8, 3.9, 4.0 7.9, 7.7, 8.0

Ryan Gorman 1.5, 1.6, 1.7 3.3, 3.5, 3.5 6.6, 7.00, 7.1

Andrew Gray

Zoe Harrison 30.5,34.2,46.4

Dylan Kerr

Ross Lindores

Kieran McCormick 26.7, 32.6, 26.5 1.6, 1.6, 1.5 3.5, 3.3, 3.6 6.7, 6.5, 6.7

Alistair McDermid 28.7,31.3,27.5 1.6,1.5,1.5 3.6,3.5,3.5 5.8,6.7,6.3

Gary McInally 29.2, 37.8, 31.3 1.7, 1.5, 1.6 3.3, 3.4, 3.6 7.1, 6.7, 7.3

Greg Milburn 30.4, 37.2, 31.5 1.7, 1.8, 1.7 3.8, 3.8, 3.9 8.0, 7.8, 8.1

Christopher Tolland 30.1, 30.1, 29.8 1.6, 1.5,1.3 4.4, 3.2, 3.2 7.1, 6.8, 6.8

Ross McKay 31.4, 31.3, 33.1 1.4, 1.5, 1.6 3.2, 3.2, 3.2 6.7, 6.5, 6.7

Skill Related – Illinois AgilityName Time 1 Time 2 Time 3

Kyle Berrie 17.2 16.8 16.8

Rebecca Boyle 20.9 19.9 18.7

Rino Colucci 16.2 16.4 15.9

Taylor Dunn 20.6 19.8 N/A

Ryan Gorman

Andrew Gray

Zoe Harrison 21.3 20.5 20.8

Dylan Kerr 16.9 16.9 16.9

Ross Lindores

Kieran McCormick 17.8 17.6 16.7

Alistair McDermid 16.9 16.9 16.4

Gary McInally 17.7 17.9 18.2

Greg Milburn 18.9 18.7 18.8

Christopher Tolland 17.4 17 17.7

Ross McKay 17.7 17.7 17.9

Criteria Yes No

Was data gathered outwith the activity

Did performers knowledge of activity impact on test score

Did method used focus on a specific aspect of fitness

Is the data gathered consistent

Can the test be repeated

Is the data easy to interpret

Does the data provide a permanent record which could be referenced a later date

Why using standardised tests is appropriate

Task1.Discuss with your group why each of the benefits below is important

2.Copy each of the benefits below into your jotter and write a brief explanation to explain why it’s important

1. Each test is specific to a particular aspect of fitness

2. Tests are widely recognised

3. Knowledge of activity doesn’t influence performance in test.

4. Unlike actual game no variables that you can’t control.

5. Norms are established

6. Provide a permanent record, therefore can be repeated and compared

7. Compare to elite performer

8. Raw quantitative data. Measure and compare scores with retest data.

9. Identify strengths and weaknesses

10.Can set targets11.Raw scores can be used to set intensity in week 1+2 of training

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