Speed Beep Test: Overview, Measurement, Performance, and Improvement
The Speed Beep Test is a field-based fitness assessment designed to measure an individual's repeated sprint ability, change of direction speed, and an...
By Jordan
Category: Fitness Assessment
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Functional Movement Screen (FMS): The Seven Core Tests, Scoring, and Benefits
The Functional Movement Screen (FMS) precisely utilizes seven distinct movement tests to evaluate fundamental movement patterns, identify limitations,...
By Hart
Oxygen Uptake: Direct and Indirect Measurement Methods
Oxygen uptake (VO2) is primarily measured through direct gas analysis, considered the gold standard, or estimated via various indirect methods includi...
By Hart
One Leg Chair Test: Purpose, Benefits, Performance, and Applications
The One Leg Chair Test is a functional assessment designed to evaluate unilateral lower body strength, balance, and mobility, providing insights into ...
By Hart
Shuttle Run Test: Purpose, Types, Performance, and Interpretation
The shuttle run test is a widely utilized field assessment designed to measure an individual's ability to repeatedly accelerate, decelerate, and chang...
By Jordan
Beep Test for Firefighters: Understanding, Purpose, Performance, and Training
The Beep Test, also known as the Multi-Stage Fitness Test, is a maximal aerobic fitness assessment used to measure a firefighter's cardiovascular endu...
By Alex
Leg Bends: Understanding Measurement, Tools, and Assessment Techniques
Measuring leg bends involves assessing hip, knee, and ankle joint range of motion using tools like goniometers, inclinometers, and functional movement...
By Hart
Standing Reach: Definition, Measurement, and Applications in Sport
Standing reach is measured by determining the highest point an individual can touch while standing flat-footed against a wall, using an assistant to m...
By Alex
Prone Bridge Test: Core Assessment, Muscles, and Performance
The prone bridge test, also known as the plank test, is an isometric assessment designed to evaluate the endurance and stability of the core musculatu...
By Hart
