Data for Fitness Testing (OCR GCSE Physical Education (PE)): Revision Note

Name of test

Method of measurement

Drawing conclusions

Cooper 12 minute run/walk test

Distance in metres or kilometres

The quantitative score can provide a prediction of an individual’s VO₂ max 

• Further distance indicate better cardiovascular fitness

• Participants walking or stopping during the time may require some aerobic conditioning to improve their endurance during sport

Multi-stage fitness test

Level and shuttle

The quantitative score can provide a prediction of an individual’s VO₂ max 

• Higher levels achieved indicate better cardiovascular fitness

• Participants dropping out at a lower level may require some aerobic conditioning to improve their endurance during sport

Press-up test

Number of press-ups

• A high number of press-ups completed within the allotted time indicates a high level of abdominal muscle endurance and strength

• Strengthening exercises should be used to improve muscle endurance in those with low scores

Sit-up test

Number of sit-ups

• A high number of sit-ups completed indicates a high level of abdominal muscle endurance

• Strengthening exercises should be used to improve muscle endurance in those with low scores

30m sprint test

Time taken in seconds

• A quicker time recorded reflects faster speed and acceleration

• Participants with slower speeds and acceleration could integrate interval training or hill sprints into their training programme

Grip strength dynamometer test

Kg score on dynamometer

• A higher reading on the dynamometer indicates greater forearm and hand strength

• If a lower reading is achieved, individuals can integrate specific grip training exercises into their training programme

1 Repetition Maximum (RM)

Kg lifted once

• The ability to lift a heavier weight in a specific lift indicates greater strength of the muscle groups involved

• Participants can increase their one rep max through resistance training designed specifically to support the target muscle groups

Standing jump/Vertical jump Test

The observer records the quantitative score as the height jumped in cm. The score is compared to normative averages

• A greater vertical height achieved demonstrates greater explosive power

• Participants struggling to reach height during the jump would benefit from plyometric training to enhance explosive leg power

Sit and reach test

Centimetres (cm)

• Better flexibility of the lower back and hamstrings is indicated by a greater distance reached on the measuring scale

• Individuals with limited flexibility should integrate stretching routines into their training programme

Illinois agility test

Time taken in seconds

• Recording a faster time for the completion of the course indicates better agility and speed of the participant

• Slower recorded times would suggest that the participant may benefit from agility training to improve their speed and directional change

Stork stand test

The time held in seconds

• The longer the duration of the hold indicates better balance and stability

• Holds of a shorter duration might indicate that the participant would need to work on balance and proprioception

Wall throw test

Number of catches

• A higher number of points indicates a higher level of coordination and a better reaction time

• Slower reaction times and lower points due to dropping would suggest that the participant would benefit from drills to enhance hand-eye coordination and reflexes

Reaction time ruler test

Centimetres (cm)

• A shorter distance measured on the ruler indicates faster reflexes and greater hand-eye coordination

• A longer distance on the ruler indicates slower reaction times and would suggest that the participant would benefit from drills to enhance hand-eye coordination and reflexes

Age

Balance time (seconds)

20-29

42

30-39

42

40-49

40

50-59

37

60-69

28

70-79

13