Describe the press-up test for muscular endurance.

The performer completes as many full press-ups as possible in one minute, keeping the body straight. The number completed is the score.

What does the sit-up test measure, and how is it scored?

The sit-up test measures the muscular endurance of the abdominal muscles. The score is the number of correct sit-ups completed in one minute.

How is the 30 m sprint test carried out?

The performer sprints 30 m as fast as possible from a standing start while a partner times the run. The time in seconds is the score, and a lower time is better.

How does the grip strength dynamometer test measure strength?

The performer squeezes the dynamometer handle as hard as possible with the stronger hand. The best reading in kilograms from three attempts is recorded.

OCR GCSE Physical Education J587

Applied Anatomy and Physiology

Topic overview Bones and functions of the skeleton Synovial joints and the movements they allow Major muscle groups and antagonistic pairs The cardiovascular system The respiratory system and gas exchange Aerobic and anaerobic exercise Short-term effects of exercise Long-term effects of exercise

Movement Analysis

Topic overview Lever systems and mechanical advantage Planes and axes of movement

Physical Training

Topic overview Components of fitness Fitness tests and fitness data Collecting and presenting data Principles of training FITT and training zones Training methods Warm-ups and cool-downs Preventing injury and sports hazards

Socio-Cultural Influences

Topic overview Participation in physical activity and sport Participation trends in England Commercialisation, the media and sponsorship Sportsmanship, gamesmanship, deviance and violence Drugs in sport

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Topic overview Skilful movement and the classification of skills Goal setting and SMART targets Mental preparation Types of guidance Types of feedback

Health, Fitness and Well-Being

Topic overview Health, fitness and the physical benefits of exercise Emotional and social benefits of activity Components of a balanced diet Diet, hydration and energy use

Physical Training

Fitness tests and fitness data

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Overview

The Cooper, multi-stage, press-up, sit-up, sprint, grip, 1RM, vertical and standing jump, sit and reach, Illinois, stork stand, wall throw and ruler tests, and reading test data.

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Key term

Describe the Cooper 12-minute run/walk test.

Process

How is the multi-stage fitness test used to measure cardiovascular endurance?

Key term

Describe the standing jump test.

Questions from this subtopic

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1
Describe the Cooper 12-minute run/walk test.
Model answer
The performer runs or walks as far as possible in 12 minutes around a measured track. The distance covered in metres is the score. The test measures cardiovascular endurance.
2
How is the multi-stage fitness test used to measure cardiovascular endurance?
Model answer
The performer runs 20 m shuttles in time with bleeps that gradually get faster. The test ends when the performer can no longer reach the line in time. The last level and shuttle completed is the score.
3
Describe the press-up test for muscular endurance.
Model answer
The performer completes as many full press-ups as possible in one minute, keeping the body straight. The number completed is the score.
4
What does the sit-up test measure, and how is it scored?
Model answer
The sit-up test measures the muscular endurance of the abdominal muscles. The score is the number of correct sit-ups completed in one minute.
5
How is the 30 m sprint test carried out?
Model answer
The performer sprints 30 m as fast as possible from a standing start while a partner times the run. The time in seconds is the score, and a lower time is better.
6
How does the grip strength dynamometer test measure strength?
Model answer
The performer squeezes the dynamometer handle as hard as possible with the stronger hand. The best reading in kilograms from three attempts is recorded.

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