A set of measures designed to determine one’s level of Physical fitness.It has two components : Health-Related and Skill-Related Fitness.

Dr. Aparicio H. Mequi – former

Chairman of Philippine Sports

Commission (PSC), whointroduced the review &revision workshop of theexisting physical fitness test.

Goal

Determine the level of fitness.

Identify strengths & areas for developing /improvement.

Identify bases for physical activities.

Gather & analyze data for norms & standard setting.

1.BODY COMPOSITION

2.FLEXIBILITY3.CARDIO-VASCULAR ENDURANCE

4.STRENGTH

Is the body’s relative amount of fat to fat-free mass.

1. BODY COMPOSITIONBODY MASS INDEX (BMI)*WEIGHT*HEIGHT

WAIST CIRCUMFERENCE

WEIGHTThe heaviness or lightnessOf a person

HEIGHTIt is the distance between the floor to the top of the head in standing position

FORMULA FOR COMPUTING BMI

WEIGHTHEIGHT²

WEIGHT =KILOGRAM

HEIGHT = METER

BMI TABLE OF CLASSIFICATION

Underweight

Below 18. 5

Normal Weight

18.5-24.9

Overweight 25-29.9Obese 30 and

above

Is a good predictor of visceral fat which contributes more risk of cardiovascular disease & diabetes than fat located in other areas.

2. FLEXIBILTYZIPPER TESTSIT-AND-REACH

The ability of the joints to move through a full range of motion

ZIPPER TEST SIT-AND-REACH

A TEST OF UPPER ARM & SHOULDER GIRDLE FLEXIBILITY INTENDED TO PARALLEL THE STRENGTH/

ENDURANCE ASSESSMENT OF THAT REGION.

A TEST OF FLEXIBILITY FOR THE LOWER EXTREMITIES PARTICULARLY THE HARMSTRING.

3. CARDIO-VASCULAR ENDURANCE

3- MINUTE STEP TEST

The ability of the heart, lungs & blood vessels to deliver oxygen to working muscles & tissues.

4. STRENGTH90 DEGREES PUSH- UP

CURL-UPS

Refer to muscle’s ability to generate force against physical object.

To measure strength of upper extremities.

To measure strength of abdominal muscles

1.SPEED 40 METER SPRINT2.POWER BASKETBALL PASS STANDING LONG JUMP3.AGILITY HEXAGON AGILITY TEST

4.REACTION TIME STICK DROP TEST5.COORDINATION PAPER JUGGLING6.BALANCE STORK BALANCE STAND

TEST.

The ability to perform a movement in a short period of time

40 METER SPRINT

The ability to transfer energy into force at a fast rate.

BASKETBALL PASS

STANDING LONG JUMP

The ability to change the direction quickly using a combination of balance, coordination, speed, strength & endurance.

HEXAGON AGILITY TEST

The time elapsed between stimulation & the beginning of reaction to that stimulation.

STICK DROP TEST

The ability to use the senses with the body parts to perform motor tasks smoothly & accurately.

PAPER JUGGLING

The maintenance of equilibrium while stationary or while moving

STORK BALANCE STAND TEST