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BTEC Level 2 First SportAssessment Resource Pack

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Unit 1 Fitness Testingand Training

Unit overview This unit gives learners the opportunity to explore the fitness and training requirements necessary to achieve sporting excellence. Learners will explore their own fitness levels by participating in a series of fitness tests. They will also gain an awareness of lifestyle and psychological factors and how these can affect sports training and performance.

Forging links with organisations within the industry will enhance unit delivery and provide relevant vocational contexts around fitness training methods. Such organisations include health and fitness centres, sports centres, centres of sporting excellence and sports injury/rehabilitation clinics. Experts from industry, for example, health fitness instructors, sports physiotherapists, or personal trainers, could be invited as guest speakers.

A series of practical workshops exploring the following would be beneficial for learners in preparing them for this unit’s assignments: research methods and techniques, getting the best out of the internet, avoiding plagiarism, referencing sources of information, communication and presentation skills.

Assignments for this unit The following ready-made assignments are available in this Pack.

Assignment Learning outcome Assessment and grading criteria

Summary

A1 Fitness and training – to be the best!

LO1 Know the fitness and training requirements necessary to achieve excellence in a selected sport

P1, P2, M1 Learners interview a county-level sports performer, team or coach to find out about the fitness requirements and training methods they use for their particular sport. Evidence: recording of interview (audio/video); written report or information leaflet

A2 Lifestyle, psychology and performance – what’s the problem?

LO2 Know the lifestyle factors that affect sports training and performance

LO4 Know the effects of psychological factors on sports training and performance

P3, P6, M3, D2

Learners reflect on their own lifestyle and psychological factors. They conduct a survey amongst sports performers to assess how such factors can impact on sports training and performance. Evidence: survey; written article; poster; presentation

A3 Determining personal fitness levels

LO3 Be able to assess their own level of fitness

P4, P5, M2, D1

Learners assess their own level of fitness by carrying out and interpreting the results of four different fitness tests. Evidence: informed consent form; data collection sheets; data interpretation table; presentation

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Unit 1 Fitness testing and training BTEC Level 2 First SportAssessment Resource Pack

Assignment guidance for tutors

A1 Fitness and training – to be the best! P1 P2 M1

For this assignment learners are required to research fitness requirements and training methods by conducting an interview with a county-level sports player, team, or coach. Learners should record the interview (video/audio) and submit this as evidence, together with a written summary (transcription) and witness statement authenticated by the sports player/team/coach interviewed and by you as programme tutor. Learners will find it useful to watch/listen back to their interview as they prepare their written work/presentation.

Information gathered from this interview, and other research sources, is then used to prepare written work in the form of a report or information leaflet – this could be aimed at amateur sports performers or coaches. Alternatively learners could give a presentation – for this an audio/video recording and observation record prepared by you as tutor should be submitted as evidence to confirm that all assessment requirements have been met.

To meet the criteria learners could:

• select a sport they participate in, enabling them to describe fitness requirements and different training methods using personal experience

• research the best performer in the UK/World for the sport. The internet has a wealth of information on elite sports performers, their fitness requirements and the type of training they undertake

• consult useful sources, including specialist sport-specific magazines, which often contain training calendars and programmes.

Learners must include both the physical and skill-related fitness components in their description and cover three different fitness training methods used to achieve excellence in a sport of their choice.

Idea If you are seeking an alternative scenario, learners could conduct mock TV/radio interviews with a sports journalist, where they take on the role of an elite athlete. Here, the evidence for assessment could be a recorded discussion of the requirements for achieving excellence in a selected sport and the training methods used. This would need to be accompanied by an observation record completed by you, as tutor.

A2 Lifestyle, psychology and performance – what’s the problem? P3 P6 M3 D2

This assignment requires learners to design then carry out a survey amongst sports performers to find out how selected lifestyle and psychological factors can affect sports training and performance. Learners then use the results of their survey to produce an article for their local newspaper to describe lifestyle factors, and a poster (which they will also present) to describe, explain and analyse the effects of psychological factors.

To prepare for this assignment learners could maintain a personal diary to record their own experiences with lifestyle and psychological factors and how these impact on their training and performance. They could draw from these personal experiences when designing their survey and when producing evidence to meet the assessment and grading criteria.

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Learners have the flexibility to select any four different lifestyle factors. Examples are provided in the unit content of the BTEC specification from Edexcel. Learners must cover the following psychological factors: motivation, arousal and anxiety, personality, and concentration.

To meet the assessment and grading criteria learners should:

• use examples from own sports training and performance to support descriptions

• give the short term and longer term effects of psychological factors – they could draw from their own personal experiences as to how these might affect sports training and performance.

Learners could also apply knowledge and understanding gained from direct links to Unit 9 Psychology for Sports Performance.

Learners should be encouraged to use a number of different research methods to collect information for this assignment (for example, the internet, textbooks, DVDs). As part of their written work learners could research and include a profile of an elite sports performer, their lifestyle factors and the methods they use to prevent/control psychological factors. Learners could also obtain evidence for this assignment through a work experience placement with a fitness trainer or from discussion with a sports psychologist (for example, a visiting speaker).

Note: You should be aware of any ethical matters which might arise from the learners’ survey work. You may wish to check the types of questions that learners are planning to ask to ensure that there are no inappropriate questions related to gender, race, religion, etc.

Ideas Rather than assess Unit 1 in isolation as shown in this Pack, Unit 9 Psychology for Sports Performance could be delivered alongside, enabling integrated assessment of psychological factors (Unit 1, criteria P6, M3, D2) with psychological demands, motivation and personality (Unit 9, criteria P1, M1, P2, M2, D1, P3, P4).

Alternatively, Unit 12 Lifestyle and the Sports Performer could be delivered alongside Unit 1, enabling integrated assessment of lifestyle factors (Unit 1, criterion P3) with work commitments and leisure time (Unit 12, criteria P1, M1).

A3 Determining personal fitness levels P4 P5 M2 D1

This assignment involves learners carrying out fitness tests during a sports residential. As tutor/assessor you will need to complete observation records to confirm that assessment and grading criteria have been achieved (in particular for assessment criteria P4, M2 and D1 if the assignment provided in this pack is used as it is).

The tests selected for this assignment are as follows:

• 35msprint(speed)• 1.5-mileruntest(aerobicendurance)• one-minutesit-up(muscularendurance)• skinfoldtesting(%bodyfat).

However, you can tailor this assignment to select any four different fitness tests for learners to undertake, as long as the tests selected are from different components of fitness. For example, four alternative tests could be selected from:

• flexibility(sit-and-reachtest,goniometers)• strength(one-repetitionmaximum,1-RM,gripstrengthdynamometer)• aerobicendurance(multi-stagefitnesstest,steptest)• speed(40msprint)• power(verticaljumptest,Wingatetest)• muscularendurance(one-minutepress-up)• bodycomposition(bioelectricalimpedanceanalysis(BIA),bodymassindex(BMI).

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Unit 1 Fitness testing and training

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To meet the assessment and grading criteria learners should:

• use data collection sheets to accurately record their fitness test results, using correct units of measurement

• source and use published data tables to interpret their fitness test results and personal level of fitness

• consider how their results compare to norms for their age and gender; they could also make comparisons to their peers

• find out what fitness levels are required for excellence, for example, what fitness levels do county level and/or international and professional performers achieve? They then need to look at how their results compare.

You have the flexibility to select fitness tests based on the resources available and your local needs taking into account ease of test administration, etc. For example, the multi-stage fitness test for prediction of maximum oxygen uptake (VO2 max) is a popular choice since a large number of learners can be tested at once. Standard procedures for administration of tests must be followed. You may have established links with Higher Education institutions, giving learners the opportunity to gain access to more specialist fitness testing equipment in an exercise physiology laboratory setting (for example, use of gas analysers and an incremental maximal treadmill protocol for the measurement of maximal oxygen uptake).

To prepare for this assignment learners will need to know about safe working practices and pre-test procedures (for example, ensuring equipment is correctly calibrated). Introduce learners to the terms ‘validity’, ‘reliability’, and ‘practicality’ and explore these terms practically through the fitness test methods undertaken. Learners will need to be familiar with how these terms relate specifically to each fitness test conducted, and how any issues could affect their own fitness test results. Introduce the concept and importance of informed consent and the need to follow safe working practices.

Learners must have sufficient time to practise fitness test methods and gain familiarity with using relevant equipment to ensure that their results are valid and reliable. Observing an experienced practitioner administering tests with clients (for example, a health fitness instructor) is a good way for learners to be introduced to fitness test methods within a vocational context.

Note: Learners should be made aware of confidentiality issues when they are collecting and working with fitness test data. Sensitivity should also be exercised in regards to issues such as differences in test results between gender.

Ideas As an alternative scenario to the one provided (sports residential), learners could participate in fitness testing as part of a centre/departmental fitness challenge or initiative.

Other possible scenarios:

• participatingina‘HowFitAreYou?’fitnesseventinthecentreorlocalcommunity• shadowingahealthandfitnessinstructorintheassessmentofpersonalhealthandfitness

levels• participatinginaninter-collegehealthandfitnesschallenge.

Fitness test results could be used as a sound basis to help design a personal fitness training programme – this links to Unit 11 Development of Personal Fitness.

Rather than assess Unit 1 in isolation (as shown in this Pack), Unit 11 Development of Personal Fitness could be delivered alongside, enabling integrated assessment of fitness testing (Unit 1, criteria P4, P5, M2, D1) with fitness training programme design (Unit 11, criteria P1, M1).

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A1 Fitness and training – to be the best! BTEC Level 2 Sport, Unit 1 Fitness testing and training

Learner name Assessor name

Date issued Deadline

Scenario All sports performers and athletes want to be the best they possibly can. To reach elite levels requires years of dedication, motivation and commitment to a regular training regime in order to improve fitness levels and achieve personal goals. Double Olympic gold medallist Dame Kelly Holmes trained and competed regularly in middle distance events from the age of 12 and, at age 13, she won the English Schools Championships for 1500 m. With continued belief, the desire to succeed and her commitment to training, all the hard work paid off when she finally became double Olympic Champion for the 800 m and 1500 m in 2004, at the age of 34. Sports coaches work alongside performers and athletes to help identify the physical fitness and psychological areas which need improvement. They then work to put into place the most appropriate training methods and regimes to ensure the performer or athlete reaches their true potential, concentrating on improving the fitness components which are most important in their particular sport or event. For a golfer this will mean flexibility, balance, coordination, aerobic endurance, muscular strength and muscular endurance. For a hurdler, muscular endurance, flexibility, agility, speed, power, coordination and reaction time. In this assignment you will explore fitness training requirements and regimes for a sport of your choice by speaking to a sports player, team or coach. To capture your findings you will then prepare a piece of written work.

In this assignment you will have the opportunity to provide evidence towards the following criteria: P1 describe the fitness requirements for achieving excellence in a selected sport

P2 describe three different fitness training methods used to achieve excellence in a selected sport

M1 explain the fitness requirements for achieving excellence in a selected sport.

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TASK 1 – Fitness requirements and training methods P1, M1, P2

a) Interview a sports player, team or coach of your choice and discuss: ● the fitness requirements needed to achieve excellence in their sport ● three different fitness training methods their performer(s) use to achieve

excellence in their sport. Use information gained from the interview to:

b) produce a written description (P1) and explanation (M1) of the fitness requirements needed to achieve excellence in the sport. Ask the coach to give reasons why they feel the fitness requirements are important, or to give examples, as this information will help you put together a detailed explanation for M1.

c) produce a written description of three different fitness training methods used to achieve excellence in the sport (P2).

Your written information could be produced as a report or as an information leaflet for amateur sports performers and coaches. Guidance ● Begin your interview by asking about the coach’s career in the sport, and the experience

they have. ● It would be good practice to ask the coach to complete a witness statement confirming

when and where your discussion took place. The witness statement can then be submitted with your written report or leaflet.

● You should record the interview (audio or visual) as evidence. ● View/listen back to your recording later to ensure you’ve captured all the necessary

points to form the basis of your report or leaflet.

Useful sources of information Student Book pages 4–10 may be useful for this task Your tutor will have a list of sources of information that you can use for this assignment

Evidence checklist TASK 1 video/audio recording of interview witness statement from interviewee a report or information leaflet for amateur sports performers that:

a) describes and explains fitness requirements for achieving excellence in a selected sport

b) describes three different training methods used to achieve excellence in a selected sport.

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A2 Lifestyle, psychology and performance – what’s the problem? BTEC Level 2 Sport, Unit 1 Fitness testing and training



Scenario All aspects of a sports performer’s lifestyle are looked at to ensure that everything possible is being done to enable the performer to reach their true potential. This includes looking at how lifestyle and psychological factors may affect sports training and performance and how any issues, for example arousal and anxiety, can be overcome to enable the performer to achieve their best. For this assignment you will carry out a survey amongst sports performers (for example your peers, college sports teams and sports clubs outside college) to find out about lifestyle and psychological factors and how they can affect sports training and performance.

In this assignment you will have the opportunity to provide evidence towards the following criteria: P3 describe four different lifestyle factors that can affect sports training and performance

P6 describe the effects of psychological factors on sports training and performance

M3 explain the effects of psychological factors on sports training and performance

D2 analyse the effects of psychological factors on sports training and performance.

TASK 1 – Investigate links between lifestyle, psychology and performance P3

a) Design a survey to determine four lifestyle factors (P3) and four psychological factors that can affect sports training and performance (results from your survey will be needed to support work for both Task 1 and Task 2).

b) Use the results from your survey to produce an article for the sports section of a local newspaper to describe four different lifestyle factors that can affect sports training and performance.

c) Submit your survey along with your written newspaper article, since this backs up the information you have put forward.

Guidance ● For the different lifestyle factors, you might choose to keep your survey question areas

quite broad to cover a larger number of lifestyle factors (eg stress, alcohol, smoking, drugs, sleep, demands of work, medical history, level of activity, diet, weight, gender,

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culture, sports participation) and then select which four different factors seem to have the most affect on sports training and performance (according to your survey results).

● For the effects of psychological factors, your survey questions will need to cover motivation, arousal and anxiety, personality, concentration. Your survey question areas will also need to cover the short term effects like increased motivation, and focusing athletes on reaching their targets and goals, as well as the longer term effects like maintaining targets and goals and improving sports performance (eg, improving personal best).

TASK 2 – Produce a poster P6, M3, D2 a) Use the results from your survey (Task 1) to produce a poster to describe (P6),

explain (M3) and analyse (D2) the effects of psychological factors on sports training and performance.

b) Present the poster to your peers and unit assessor. This could be by formal presentation to the class, or posters could be presented by setting up a group exhibition of stands in the sports hall, so a larger number of people can view and enjoy them.

c) Submit your survey along with your poster, since this backs up the information you have put forward.

d) Be prepared to answer questions from your unit assessor/peers/viewing public on your poster. To meet the higher grading criteria you’ll need to be able to give reasons and evidence to support your views or statements and show that you have considered all areas in your analysis of the effects that psychological factors can have.

e) Following your poster presentation your unit assessor will complete an observation record to confirm the criteria achieved.

Useful sources of information Student Book pages 11–12 may be useful for Task 1 (lifestyle factors) Student Book pages 27–30 may be useful for Task 1 (psychological factors) Your tutor will have a list of sources of information that you can use for this assignment

Evidence checklist TASK 1 survey an article for the sports section of a local newspaper TASK 2 poster presentation assessor observation record

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A3 Determining personal fitness levels BTEC Level 2 Sport, Unit 1 Fitness Testing and Training



Scenario Fitness testing plays a valuable role in the development of physical fitness. It helps to predict performance potential, identifying strengths and areas for development. Test results can be used as a basis for designing a training programme, enabling performers to reach the highest levels in their sports and be the best they possibly can. This assignment will be completed during a sport residential held at a national training centre. You will be split into groups according to your sport. In your groups you will participate in four different fitness tests for different components of fitness, accurately recording your results. All fitness testing will be coordinated by the coaches, trainers and your unit assessor.

In this assignment you will have the opportunity to provide evidence towards the following criteria: P4 carry out four different fitness tests for different components of fitness, recording the results

accurately

P5 interpret their test results and personal level of fitness

M2 explain their test results and personal level of fitness, identifying strengths and areas for improvement

D1 evaluate their test results and personal level of fitness, considering the level required to achieve excellence in a selected sport

TASK 1 – Carry out fitness tests and record your results P4 You are to carry out four different fitness tests for different components of fitness and provide an accurate written record of your results. The coach who is leading your group will take you through the fitness tests you are to carry out. Blank data collection sheets are provided for the four fitness tests selected for this assignment (see pages 12–14): ● 35 m sprint (for speed) ● 1.5-mile run test (for VO2 max – aerobic endurance) ● one-minute sit-up test (for muscular endurance) ● skinfold testing (for % body fat, body composition). Before undertaking any fitness tests you must complete an informed consent form.

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Your unit assessor will complete an observation record to confirm that you have successfully carried out four different fitness tests for different components of fitness, followed pre-test procedures and protocols, and that you have accurately recorded test results. Guidance As you complete each test remember to: ● follow standard test protocols ● consider the reliability, validity and practicality of tests you participate in ● complete a data collection sheet to accurately record your test results.

TASK 2 – Interpretation of My Overall Fitness Test Results P5 For P5, look at the results you have recorded on your data collection sheets. Depending on the tests carried out you may need to process the data so that it is in the correct format, enabling you to interpret each test result and your personal level of fitness. For example, if you completed the multi-stage fitness test, you will need to look up the level and shuttle in a table to obtain your predicted VO2 max (ml/kg/min).

a) Put your overall results for each fitness test into the table given below. Now interpret the results and your personal level of fitness. Use published data tables to interpret your results – remember to make reference to your sources.

Fitness Component

Fitness Test Trial 1 Trial 2 Fitness Result

Units Interpretation of Test Results (Rating)

Speed 35 m sprint s

Aerobic endurance (VO2 max)

1.5-mile run test

ml/kg/min

Muscular endurance

one-minute sit-up test

No. of reps

Body composition

skinfold testing % body fat

b) Provide a written interpretation of your test results that:

● compares your personal fitness test results to normative data and ● compares personal fitness test results to levels required for excellence.

Guidance Make use of other resources available to you during the residential to aid your interpretation, for example you could speak to the sports coaches and trainers and note down their experiences and opinions.

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TASK 3 – Explain (M2) and evaluate (D1) test results a) Prepare a 10–15 minute presentation to explain your test results and personal level

of fitness, identifying strengths and areas for improvement (M2). In your explanation you will need to provide details and give reasons and/or evidence to clearly support the points you are making.

b) To achieve D1, your presentation will need to include an evaluation of your test results and personal level of fitness, considering the level required to achieve excellence in a selected sport. Review the information you have collected and then bring it together to form your conclusions. Give evidence for each of your views or statements.

c) Deliver your presentation to your sports group and unit assessor. d) Submit a copy of your presentation slides and any other supporting evidence.

Guidance ● Following your presentation, be prepared to answer questions from your audience and

unit assessor. ● Provide a list of the sources you have used and cite references in text where

appropriate. ● Your unit assessor will provide an observation record to confirm achievement.

Useful sources of information Student Book pages 13–27 may be useful for Task 1 Your tutor will have a list of sources of information that you can use for this assignment

Evidence checklist TASK 1 informed consent form observation record data collection sheets TASK 2 completed table written interpretation of results TASK 3 presentation slides presentation notes tutor observation record

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Data collection sheet: 35 m sprint test Learner Name:

Gender:

Age: years

Date:

Weight: kg

Height: m

Trial 1: seconds

Re-test (same day), Trial 2: seconds

Average: seconds

Notes:

Data collection sheet: 1.5-mile run test Learner Name:

Gender:

Age: years

Date (Trial 1):

Date (Trial 2):

Trial 1 Result:

minutes seconds = VO2 max = ml/kg/min

Trial 2 Result:

minutes seconds = VO2 max = ml/kg/min

Notes:

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Data collection sheet: one-minute sit-up test Learner Name:

Gender:

Age:

years Date (Trial 1):

Date (Trial 2):

Trial 1 Result (No. of sit-ups): sit-ups

Trial 2 Result (No. of sit-ups): sit-ups

Notes:

Data collection sheet: skinfold testing (male) Learner Name:

Gender:

Age:

years

Date:

Male Skinfold Sites Chest (mm) Abdominal (mm) Thigh (mm)

Trial 1:

Trial 2:

Average:

Results:

Total Skinfolds = CHEST ( mm) + ABDOMINAL ( mm) + THIGH ( mm) = ____mm*

Notes:

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Data collection sheet: skinfold testing (female) Learner Name:

Gender:

Age:

years

Date:

Female Skinfold Sites Triceps (mm) Thigh (mm) Suprailiac (mm)

Trial 1:

Trial 2:

Average:

Results:

Total Skinfolds = TRICEPS ( mm) + THIGH ( mm) + SUPRAILIAC ( mm) = mm*

Notes:

* Once you have calculated Total Skinfolds, you can use the J-P Nomogram method to obtain your % body fat result – see Student Book page 25

(Source: J-P Nomogram. Baun, WB, Baun MR and Raven, PB, Tenneco Health and Fitness Department)

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Sample learner work and assessor comments

Commentary for tutorsSample learner work and assessor comments follow for the assignment A3 Determining personal fitness levels (P4, P5, M2, D1). This piece of work has been completed by a 15-year-old college-aged student.

For this assignment all of the target assessment and grading criteria for the assignment have been met (P4, P5, M2, D1). This assignment is one of three which cover this unit. The other two assignments would need to be completed before the learner’s work can be graded and an overall unit grade awarded.

The learner has successfully carried out four different fitness tests for different components of fitness, using data collection sheets to accurately record their results. The assessor’s observation record (page 22) confirms the tests were carried out and the learner followed standard protocols and procedures, including completion of informed consent and equipment calibration for tests undertaken. The assessment evidence meets the requirements for P4.

The learner clearly tabulated and processed fitness test data appropriately enabling them to provide a written summary interpreting results and their personal level of fitness. The assessment evidence meets the requirements for P5.

For the higher grading criteria, the learner designed and gave a presentation to his peers and unit assessor which explained and evaluated his test results and personal level of fitness, identified strengths, areas for improvement and considered the level required to achieve excellence in his selected sport (track athletics – sprint events). During the presentation, the learner included a DVD interview with his athletics coach, which was effective and helped to further validate the points he was making in his presentation. The learner provided a full list of references used in the assignment. The assessor’s observation record (page 23) confirms that assessment evidence presented was sufficient to meet grading criteria M2 and D1. Overall Assessor Feedback Comments, including action plan for the learner are provided on page 24.

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Sample learner work for A3 Determining personal fitness levels

Task 1 Carry out fitness tests and record your results The four different fitness tests I’ve carried out for different components of fitness are:

1. 35m sprint (for speed)2. 1.5-mile run test (for VO2 max – aerobic endurance)3. One-minute sit-up (for muscular endurance)4. Skinfold testing (for percent body fat)

For the pre-test procedures, I have designed an informed consent form for the tests that I’m going to carry out to confirm my participation and show I understand what is involved. I’ve also completed a data sheet for each test, showing my results. These are shown on the following pages.

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CONSENT FORMFITNESS TESTS TO BE UNDERTAKEN:1. 35m Sprint (for speed)2. 1.5-mile run test (for VO2 max – aerobic endurance)3. One-minute sit-up (for muscular endurance)4. Skinfold testing (for percent body fat)

1. The purpose of these tests is to predict overall personal fitness levels looking specifically at speed, aerobic endurance, muscular endurance and percent body fat (body composition).

2. The participant will follow pre-test procedures and standard protocols3. The participant will carry out standard warming-up and cool down

procedures for each test.4. All participants will receive method details in full.5. The tutor is available to answer any relevant queries which may arise

concerning the fitness tests.6. The participant is free to withdraw consent and discontinue participation in

the tests at any time.7. Only the tutor and participant will have access to data recorded from the

tests which will be stored securely. Participant confidentiality is assured.

I FULLY UNDERSTAND THE SCOPE OF MY INVOLVEMENT IN THESE FITNESS TESTS AND HAVE FREELY CONSENTED TO MY PARTICIPATION. Participant signature: A. Stewart Date: 01.11.10

Tutor signature: Mr V. Cantebury Date: 01.11.10

I Alex Stewart, UNDERSTAND THAT MY PARENTS/GUARDIAN HAVE GIVEN PERMISSION FOR ME TO TAKE PART IN THIS FITNESS TEST, WHICH WILL BE SUPERVISED BY Mr Cantebury.

Participant Signature: A. Stewart Date: 01.11.10

Assessor Signature: V. Cantebury Date: 01.11.10

Parental/Guardian Signature: Mrs P Stewart Date: 02.11.10

Assessor’s comment: Learner has signed informed consent form. In addition to assessor, parental consent has also been gained.

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Data collection sheet: 35m sprint test

Learner Name: Alex Stewart

Gender: Male

Age: 15 years

Date: 03.11.10

Weight: 78 kg

Height: 1.72 m

Trial 1: 5.43 seconds

Re-test (same day), Trial 2: 5.50 seconds

Average: 5.47 seconds

Notes:

We did this test in the College Sports hall. We had a rest between trials.

Data collection sheet: 1.5-mile run test


Gender: Male

Age: 15 years

Date (Trial 1): 04.11.10

Date (Trial 2): 05.11.10

Trial 1 Result: 9 minutes 32 seconds = VO2 max = 55 ml/kg/min

Trial 2 Result: 9 minutes 22 seconds = VO2 max = 58 ml/kg/min

Notes:

We used a data table to look up our VO2 max result (ml/kg/min) from the time taken to complete the run. We did this test outside on the playing field.

Assessor’s comment: Learner completed separate day test-retest for reliability of results.

Assessor’s comment: Alex, don’t forget to quote your references. It would also be useful for you to note weather conditions, time of day or any other factors which could affect test results.

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Data collection sheet: one-minute sit-up test


Gender: Male

Age: 15 years

Date (Trial 1): 03.11.10

Date (Trial 2): 08.11.10

Trial 1 Result: 49 sit-ups

Trial 2 Result: 52 sit-ups

Notes:

Data collection sheet: skinfold testing (male)


Gender: Male

Age: 15 years

Date: 11.11.10

Male Skinfold Sites Chest (mm) Abdominal (mm) Thigh (mm)

Trial 1: 9 11 14

Trial 2: 9 12 13

Average: 9 11.5 13.5

Results: Chest (9 mm) + Abdominal (11.5 mm) + Thigh (13.5 mm) = 34.0 mm = Total Skinfolds (I used the J–P Nomogram to get my percent body text fat result = 9% Body Fat.

Notes: I used the Jackson & Pollock skinfold method for males, which was chest, abdominal and thigh. We worked in small groups to practise the skinfold technique and to take the measurements. Girls skinfold sites were not the same as boys. Equipment – We had Harpenden and Slimguide skinfold callipers, a tape measure and a pen to draw on places for measuring.

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Assessor’s comment: Learner has completed separate day test-retest for reliability of results.

Assessor’s comment: The learner has carried out four different fitness tests for different components of fitness. Results have been accurately recorded using data collection sheets. The assessor’s observation record (Page 22) confirms that tests were correctly administered. CRITERION P4 MET.

Assessor’s comment: Well done Alex, you have clearly and accurately recorded your skinfold results and used the J–P Nomogramtoobtain%Bodyfat.

Assessor’s comment: You could give more detail here Alex, e.g. who took the measurements and any factors affecting results obtained.

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Task 2 Interpretation of my overall fitness test resultsThis table shows my overall fitness test results:

Fitness Component

Fitness Test

Trial 1 Trial 2 Fitness Result

Units Interpretation of Test Results (Rating)

Speed 35m sprint 5.43 5.50 5.47 s Fair

Aerobic Endurance (VO2 max)

1.5-mile run test

9 mins 32 sec

9 mins 22 sec

58 ml/kg/min

Good

Muscular endurance

One-minute sit-up test

49 52 52 No. of reps

Excellent

Body Composition

Skinfold testing

9 9 9 %BodyFat

Slim

For speed result for the 35m sprint test I was fair, which is below averages (according to Police test results). I got an average result of 5.47 s, and so this is an area I need to improve on. Elite athletes would be getting something like under 4.8 s for the 35m sprint. This is what I need to go for.My 1.5-mile ran fitness test aerobic endurrence result was good. We did this test twice out on the sports field on different days and I got my best result of 9 mins 22 seconds (VO2 max 58 ml/kg/min) on second trial. We used a data table by Wilmore and Bergfeld (1979) to intrepret our results. My aerobic fitness is seen as good for my age (from Police data tables). I’m happy about that because track athletics and running is my favourite sport. But I will have to always train hard because I’ve got to go a long way to reach superelite levels (data table by Sharkey 1990). Male world class and elite athletes have VO2 max results of 70 ml/kg/min and maybe even above 80 ml/kg/min for runners, cyclists and cross-country skeirs! The results show my muscular endurance (abdominal muscles) is excellent (I used Police Constubalary Fitness results table). I was better on my second test than my first. I think I was feeling more warmed-up and wantedto beat my first result. From the skinfold testing, my percent body fat result was 9%. From data published by the Police Force, this means I am slim. I am pleased with this. It shows that I’m training hard and in good shape. World class and elite male athletes like gymnasts and swimmers have very very low % body fat, sometimes as low as 4%. But I’m pleased with the 9% result I have and don’t think this needs to be better at my age.

Assessor’s comment: Well done Alex, you have clearly tabulated and interpreted your fitness test results. Don’t forget to give your full references of sources used.

Assessor’s comment: Alex, watch your spelling.

Assessor’s comment: The learner has interpreted their fitness test results and personal level of fitness. CRITERION P5 MET.

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Personal Fitness Levels

My test results: Speed, Aerobic

Endurance, Muscular endurance,

Body composition.

My Sport: Track athletics – usual events 200m and 400m.

Good results: Muscular endurance,

Body composition (skinfolds)


• WhatdoIneedtoimprove:Speedand aerobic endurance

• WhydoIneedtoimprove:Summaryofmypersonal bests for last 3 years vs. regional and National results

• WhatamIaimingfor?Elitelevelsandtoptrackathletes

Task 3 Explain and evaluate test resultsPresentation slides:

Assessor’s comment: Alex, you should use question marks here.

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• Whatdoesmyathletescouchthink? (play DVD of my discussion with my coach – 4 minutes)

• Mypersonalgolesandtrainingneed

• Trainingtoimproveaerobicfitness

• Trainingtoimprove speed


My assignment references

Baun W.B., Baun M.R., Raven P.B (1981); A Nomogram for the Estimate of Percent Body Fat from Generalised Equations. Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport 52 (3): 284-380.

Jackson A.S., Pollock M.L (1978); Generalised Equations for Predicting Body Density of Men. British Journal of Nutrition, 40, 497-504.

Police Force Fitness Assessment Mark Sheet.

Sharkey B.J (1990); Physiology of Fitness. Human Kinetics, Champaign, Illinois.

Wilmore J.H., Bergfeld J.A (1979); A Comparison of Sports: Physiological and Medical Aspects. In: Strauss R.H. (Ed); Sports Medicine and Physiology, 353-372. W.B. Saunders, Philadelphia.

Assessor’s comment: The learner has explained and evaluated their test results and personal level of fitness, considering the level required to achieve excellence. Assessor’s observation record (Page 23) confirms that CRITERIA M2 and D1 are achieved.

Assessor’s comment: The learner has provided full references of sources used. This is good practice.

Assessor’s comment: Alex, watch your spelling in this section.

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Observation record – Task 1Learner name Alex Stewart

Qualification Edexcel BTEC Level 2 Diploma in Sport

Unit number and title Unit 1 Fitness testing and training

Assignment title A3 Determining personal fitness levels

Description of activity undertaken (please be as specific as possible)

Carry out four different fitness tests for different components of fitness, recording the results accurately.

Fitness tests conducted:

• 35mSprinttest• 1.5-mileruntest• One-minutesit-uptest• Skinfoldtestingforpercentbodyfat

Assessment and grading criteria

P4: carry out four different fitness tests for different components of fitness, recording the results accurately Assessment criterion P4 has been met.

How the activity meets the requirements of the assessment and grading criteria

Alex successfully carried out four different fitness tests as stated (below). A data collection results sheet was completed for each fitness test undertaken. For each test Alex adhered to pre-test procedures including informed consent for his participation and checking calibration of equipment (e.g.,thecalibrationofskinfoldcalipersat10g/mm²).

Standard test protocols were followed and, throughout test methodology, Alex showed an awareness of issues relating to validity, reliability and practicality of the tests undertaken and how these could affect results obtained. Alex did not want to undertake a step test or Astrand cycle test for the prediction of aerobic fitness, since he correctly identified that the 1.5-mile run test would be a more valid test for him since he is a track athlete. Tests were repeated for reliability of results. Results were recorded in a valid and accurate manner throughout.

• 35mSprinttest:03.11.10• 1.5-mileruntest:04.11.10and05.11.10• One-minutesit-uptest:03.11.10and08.11.10• Skinfoldtesting:11.11.10

Assessor signature Vic Cantebury Date 11.11.10

Assessor name Mr Vic Cantebury

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Observation record – Task 3Learner name Alex Stewart

Qualification Edexcel BTEC Level 2 Diploma in Sport

Unit number and title Unit 1 Fitness testing and training


Description of activity undertaken (please be as specific as possible)

Presentation to explain and evaluate tests results and personal level of fitness, identifying strengths and areas for improvement and considering the level required to achieve excellence in a selected sport.

Assessment and grading criteria

M2: explain their test results and personal level of fitness, identifying strengths and areas for improvement

D1: evaluate their test results and personal level of fitness, considering the level required to achieve excellence in a selected sport

How the activity meets the requirements of the assessment and grading criteria

Presentationgiventothegroupon22.11.10(14minutes).Alexreviewedhisfourtestresultsandexplainedtheseinrelationtohismaineventsforcountyleveltrackathletics(200mand400m)andpublished data tables.

Strengths and areas for improvement were clearly identified and discussed, with improvements clearly related back to his own sports training and performance, and the need to focus on training for speed.

Alex considered the levels required for achieving excellence in track athletics and used a DVD interview with his track athletics coach to validate some of the points he was making in his presentation – this was extremely useful and effective.

Grading criteria M2 and D1 have been met.



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Assessor’s comments

QualificationEdexcel BTEC Level 2 Diploma in Sport


Unit number and title Unit 1 Fitness testing and training Learner name Alex Stewart


Criteria reference

To achieve the criteria the evidence must show that the learner is able to: Achieved?

P4carry out four different fitness tests for different components of fitness, recording the results accurately Y

P5 interpret their test results and personal level of fitness Y

M2explain their test results and personal level of fitness, identifying strengths and areas for improvement Y

D1evaluate their test results and personal level of fitness, considering the level required to achieve excellence in a selected sport Y

Learner feedback

This assignment was great, I enjoyed it because I like practical work and it was interesting and fun carrying out the fitness tests. It was good to find out what my fitness levels are like and compare them to other people in my group and also to published data tables.

Assessor feedback

This is an excellent piece of work Alex. You have successfully carried out four different fitness tests for different components of fitness and interpreted your test results and personal level of fitness using published data tables. Throughout the practical fitness testing you worked methodically and recorded results accurately using data collection sheets. You have successfully met assessment criteria P4 and P5.

In your presentation you gave a full explanation and evaluation of your test results, including identifying your strengths and areas for improvement and considering the level required for excellence. Evidence provided is sufficient to meet grading criteria M2 and D1. Your work shows evidence of additional research; the DVD interview with your athletics coach shown as part of your presentation was a nice touch and helped to validate the points you were explaining. Well done Alex, keep up the good work!

Action plan

Continue to read generally around the subject and build on your excellent work. Remember to include references in text where appropriate (as well as in your overall references section), this is good practice, particularly when using published data to interpret your results.


Learner signature Alex Stewart Date 03.12.10

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