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“adequate assessments should be utilized to determine specific

levels of fitness and the effects of intervention programs designed to develop and maintain physical fitness”

WHY SHOULD WE ASSESS?

Assessing Physical Fitness

Muscular Strength and Endurance

Strength is defined as maximizing muscle exertion in a brief time period. Endurance is defined as the exertion over a long period of time.

Upper Body Assessment-Pull-Ups, Push-Ups, Free Weights, Bar Dips, Weight Machines

Lower Body Assessment-Leg Extension, Leg Push, Leg Lift, Leg Press, Calf raises, treadmill (walk or jog)

Assessing Steven

Steven is a 18 year old, disabled student who would like to be enrolled in the weight room and strengthen his entire body, lose 25 lbs., and increase his muscle strength. He has cerebral palsy. He has a lack of muscle coordination in his arms. He also has a scissor-like gait with crossed knees. He hopes to strengthen his legs to straighten his gait as much as possible during the semester. He has 16 weeks during the semester to accomplish his goals

Assessing Steven

In the case of Stephen, he assessed with the following stats:

He also spent 5 minutes walking on the treadmill and declined to jog.

Pull Up 4 Leg Lift 10

Push Up 7 Leg Extension 12

Free Weight10 lb. (reps)

10 Leg Lift20 lb. (reps)

6

Bar Dips 3 Calf Raises 8

Teaching and Learning

Stephen will be given an aid who will assist him in his workout and will be responsible for motivating him during the semester. The aid will record the work outs which will be on Monday/Wednesday 11:00 to 12:20. I will continually monitor the workout sheet for assessment and make changes as needed keeping Stephen on track. At the end of the semester a final assessment will be given.

Sample Write-Up for Tests of Sports Skills

The Cycle

How important is assessment?

What has my child learned?

When should I assess?

Assessing Steven

Pull Up 4 10 Leg Lift 10 25

Push Up 7 15 Leg Extens 12 20

Free Weight10 lb. (rep)

10 27 Leg Lifts 20 lb.(rep)

6 11

Bar Dips 3 9 Calf Raises 8 15

Exercise Day 1 Last Day Exercise Day 1 Last Day

Steven has increased his physical capabilities. He is walking easier now with the extra strength in his legs. His coordination is better with his arms. He is enjoying his new found body movement.

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Final thoughts…Assessment

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Excelling

ReferencesHorvat, M., Block, M. E., & Kelly, L. E. (2007). Developmental and adapted

physical activity. (1 ed.). Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics. DOI: www.humankinetics.com

Jefferies, S., Jefferies, T., & Mustain, W. "Why assess in PE?". PE Central. 16 Apr. 1997. Online. http://www.pecentral.org/assessment/assessmentresearch.html.

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