Measuring Health-Related Physical Fitness and Physical Activity

Chapter Objectives Articulate the relationship between physical activity and physical fitness. Tell the differences among physiological fitness, health-related physical fitness, and skill-related physical fitness. Describe the components of health-related physical fitness and discuss the relationship of each to an individual’s physical health and well-being. Understand the importance of incorporating learning experiences designed to develop health-related physical fitness. Recognize and describe the importance of valuing and assessing the process of physical activity. Identify valid and reliable tests used to measure components of health-related physical fitness. Follow standardized procedures in administering tests that measure various components of health-related physical fitness. Identify differences in the assessment of health-related physical fitness in younger and older populations. Identify pretest considerations for adult fitness testing. Compare and contrast adult fitness testing batteries.