THE PHYSICAL FITNESS TEST

Goal
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1. To determine the level of fitness.
2. To identify strengths and areas for
development/improvement.
3. To identify bases for physical activities.
4. To gather and analyze data for norms and
standards setting.
5. To motivate and guide students in choosing
sports activities they would like to
participate.
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Protocol
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• The following paraphernalia are necessary:
1. First Aid Kit
2. Drinking Water (instruct student to bring
their drinking jugs)
3. Individual score cards, properly filled up
for distribution to students.
4. During testing:
a. Body Composition – tape measure,
bathroom scale, L-square
b. Flexibility – ruler, tape measure
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c. Cardiovascular Endurance – stop watch,
step box/stairs, drum
d. Muscular Strength – exercise mat
e. Speed – stop watch
f. Power – meter stick/tape measure,
basketball ball (size 6 for elementary
and size 7 for secondary)
g. Agility – tape measure, masking
tape/chalk, stop watch
h. Reaction Time – plastic ruler (24
inches), table or arm chair
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i. Coordination – crumped bond paper
j. Balance – stop watch
• Prior to actual day of testing, familiarity
testing sessions should be held advising
students to go through without exerting
maximum effort.
• Explain the purpose and benefits that can be
derived from physical fitness test.
• Make sure that the test score cards are filled
up and ready for distribution to students
(name, age, gender, ect.) prior to testing.
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• Set up stations (in form of circuit training)
ready for use one hour before actual testing
begins to ensure smooth flow of traffic.
• Divide the students into groups, by pairs
(buddy system) and assign them into
different stations.
• Students should wear appropriate clothing: t-
shirt, jogging pants, and rubber shoes.
• Conduct warm-up and stretching exercises
before the tests.
• Conduct testing in joyful, challenging,
encouraging, and fun-filled environment.