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Dr. Mike Miller & Dr. Wes MeeteerConcord University
Fitness Testing Recommendations: Is there a disconnect between theory and practice?
While you wait…write down current “issues” related to fitness testing
Slide2Introduction
Icebreaker
Slide3Brief History of Fitness Testing
How it beganLate 70s-80sLate 80s-2012New Beginning
Slide4Slide5Goals of Fitness Testing
Teach children about PA and HR FitnessMotivate childrenMonitor PE program effectiveness
Slide6Justification of Fitness Testing
Obesity epidemicMandated TestingPerceived Benefits
Slide7Criticisms of Fitness Testing
Outside Influences Affecting Fitness
Long Term Benefits Questionable
Negative Experiences Lead to Adverse Effects
Slide8Group Activity
Slide9Recommended Best Practice
Fitness Test AdministrationData Management and Use
Slide10Fitness Test Administration
Integrated Sufficient PracticeTeach to the TestGroup students based on fitness levelsAmple time to warm up
Slide11Application of Results
ConfidentialNEVER base grades on resultsSelf-assess HR fitness instructionModify HR fitness instructionInstruct students about HR fitnessParental Reporting
Slide12Research Findings
Students receive copy
Teachers keep copy
Most recently study, WV teachers adhere to the majority of the recommendations
However…parental reporting is still an issue
Slide13“Roadblocks” to Adherence
What makes it difficult to:Integrate Provide Practice OppsApply the resultsReport Results to Parents
Slide14Closing
millerwm@concord.edu
wmeeteer@concord.edu
Dr. Mike Miller & Dr. Wes
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