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In this unit we will be discussing the value of physical fitness testing. We will ask questions about a graph of a students spring and fall test scores. We will be using math to find the difference in a prediction exercise and we will be using a Venn diagram to answer some questions about fitness.
Factors that can be controlled in Physical Fitness
Body Weight
NutritionAlcohol and cigarettes
Air pollution
Factors that cannot be controlled in physical fitness
Age
Sex
Maturation Level
Height
Fitness Testing is important because the results can be used :
• to monitor fitness level.
• to see if you are improving.
• compare your scores to other people of similar age and ability.
• to identify health problems.
• to help set goals to improve.
The five test used to assess fitness are:
Presidential Fitness Awards
Students who equal or go beyond 85 percentile on each of the five tests can earn the Presidential Award.
Hazelwood Fitness Awards
Students exceeding or who equal the 50 percentile on all five tests earn the Hazelwood Award.
This is a graph of a students fall scores compared to spring.
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Mile Run Curl Ups Sit& Reach Pull Up Shuttle Run
Did this student improve from fall to spring in all five events?
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3-D Column 1
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Mile Run Curl Ups Sit& Reach Pull Up Shuttle Run
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Did this person earn an award?
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3-D Column 1
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Mile Run Curl Ups Sit& Reach Pull Up Shuttle Run
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NO
What scores need to be improved to earn the Hazelwood Award?
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3-D Column 1
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Mile Run Curl Ups Sit& Reach Pull Up Shuttle Run
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SPRING :CURL UPS
FALL :CURL UPS AND PULL UPS
What scores need to be improved to earn the Presidential Award?
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3-D Column 1
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Mile Run Curl Ups Sit& Reach Pull Up Shuttle Run
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SPRING :CURL UPS AND PULL UPS
FALL: CURL UPS, PULL UPS,AND SHUTTLE RUN
Give two reasons why fitness testing is important.
Fitness Testing is important because the results can be used :
• to monitor fitness level
• to see if you are improving
• compare your scores to other people of similar age and ability.
• to identify health problems.
What are two factors that can be controlled in physical fitness?
Factors that can be controlled in Physical Fitness
Body Weight
NutritionAlcohol and cigarettes
Air pollution
What are two factors that cannot be controlled in physical fitness?
Factors that cannot be controlled in physical fitness
Age
Sex
Maturation Level
Height
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This next activity can be copied and handed out to the students.
Prediction ExercisePredict what your score will be
prior to the test. Perform the test. Find the difference between the
two.
Mile Run
Prediction minutes seconds
Actual minutes seconds
Difference minutes seconds
Curl Ups
Prediction minutes seconds
Actual minutes seconds
Difference minutes seconds
Sit and Reach
Prediction minutes seconds
Actual minutes seconds
Difference minutes seconds
Pull Ups
Prediction minutes seconds
Actual minutes seconds
Difference minutes seconds
Shuttle Run
Prediction minutes seconds
Actual minutes seconds
Difference minutes seconds
Below is a Venn diagram. Your task is to put the activities in the
correct group.
EnduranceMuscular Strength Flexibility
Mile Run, Curl Ups, Sit and Reach, Pull Ups, and Shuttle Run
EnduranceMuscular Strength Flexibility
ANSWER
EnduranceMuscular Strength Flexibility
MILE RUN
CURL UPS
SIT & REACHPULLUPS
SHUTTLE RUN
My Fitness Log
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DAY ACTIVITY TIME OF DAY HOW LONG
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