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Anthropometrics Measurement: Height anthropometrics May 21, 2023

To measure height, you will need the MAT ruler, a measuring tape or a wall-mounted height measurement device. Follow these steps:

1. Remove shoes and any bulky clothing.
2. Stand the client with their back against a wall, with your heels touching the wall.
3. Have them look straight ahead and...

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Anthropometrics Measurement: Weight anthropometrics May 21, 2023

To measure body weight, you will need a scale. Follow these steps:

1. Place the scale on a flat, hard surface.
2. Step onto the scale with bare feet and stand still.
3. Wait for the scale to display weight. Some scales may beep or flash when the measurement is complete.
4. Record weight in pounds or...

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Agility Testing: 505 Agility Test agility May 18, 2023

The 505 Agility Test is a popular agility drill used in sports training and fitness testing. The test involves running a short distance and then changing direction quickly, with the goal of completing the course in as short a time as possible. The test is named after the distance covered in the...

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Agility Testing: Illinois Agility Test agility May 18, 2023

The Illinois Agility Test is a widely used field test that assesses an individual's ability to change direction rapidly while running. The time it takes the athlete to complete the test is recorded and is used as a measure of agility and speed. The Illinois Agility Test is a relatively simple and...

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Agility Testing: Agility T-Test agility May 18, 2023

The Agility T-Test is a physical performance test designed to measure an individual's agility, specifically their ability to move quickly, change direction, and accelerate and decelerate rapidly. The Agility T-Test is timed, and the individual's agility is measured based on how quickly they can...

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Agility Testing: Modified Edgren Side Step Test agility May 18, 2023

The Modified Edgren Side-Step Test is a physical performance test that measures an individual's agility, specifically their ability to move laterally and change direction quickly. It is commonly used in sports such as basketball, soccer, and football, where quick changes in direction are...

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Agility Testing: Edgren Side Step Test agility May 18, 2023

The Edgren Side Step Test is a physical fitness test designed to assess an individual's agility, coordination, and balance. It is commonly used in sports medicine, physical therapy, and occupational therapy to evaluate an individual's ability to move laterally and change direction quickly.

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Anaerobic Fitness: 400m Run anaerobic fitness May 18, 2023

The 400-meter run is a common test of anaerobic endurance and speed that is used in a variety of sports and fitness contexts. It involves running one lap around a standard 400-meter track (or an equivalent distance on a marked course) as fast as possible.

The 400-meter run primarily tests...

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Anaerobic Fitness: 45 Second Run anaerobic fitness May 18, 2023

The 45 second run test is a fitness assessment used to measure an individual's aerobic capacity and endurance. It involves running or jogging as far as possible in 45 seconds, with the total distance covered serving as a measure of fitness.

Here's how the test typically works:

  1. Find a flat, open...
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Anaerobic Fitness: 100m Shuttle Test anaerobic fitness May 18, 2023

The 100 m shuttle test, also known as the 100 m sprint test or the 100 m shuttle run test, is a fitness test used to measure an individual's speed and agility. It involves sprinting back and forth between two markers placed 10 meters apart, with the number of runs completed in a set time period...

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Anaerobic Fitness: Running-Based Anaerobic Sprint Test (RAST) anaerobic fitness May 18, 2023

The Running-Based Anaerobic Sprint Test (RAST) is a field test designed to measure an individual's anaerobic power and capacity. The test involves several 35-meter sprints with short rest intervals in between, and is designed to simulate the high-intensity demands of many team sports.

Here are...

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Aerobic Fitness: Coopers 12-Minute Run Test aerobic fitness May 18, 2023

Cooper's 12-minute run test is a simple and widely used field test that measures an individual's cardiovascular endurance and aerobic capacity. The test requires the participant to run as far as possible within 12 minutes on a flat surface, typically a track or a measured course. The total...

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