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BTEC FIRST CERTIFICATE IN SPORT Unit 4 – Preparation for Sport Assignment Number: 2 Assignment Title: The use of fitness tests to determine fitness levels to improve performance Learning Outcomes: Pupils to understand what fitness tests are and how they are used to assess different areas of fitness Pupils to conduct three different fitness tests, following recommended protocol, record results and provide clients with on their results, commenting on what should be done to improve these results Assignment Deadline: Scenario You have been employed as a personal trainer to work with a sports client (choose one pupil from our class). As part of assessing their fitness level you have asked them to perform 3 fitness tests (we are doing this in class now). It is your job to explain to your client why you are doing this, what the 3 fitness tests involve and then discuss the results with them. The results of these tests will then enable you to prepare a training programme (which you will do in assignment 3). Produce a portfolio (booklet) of your work which you can then give to your client. Task

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1 (P3)

Select and conduct three fitness tests related to different components of fitness (physical and skill-related)

2 (P3)

Record your results accurately

3 (M2)

Independently, select and carry out three appropriate fitness tests from different areas of fitness to gain the results for your client Accurately record results and assess the fitness levels of your client

What are the top 3 fitness components for your clients sport? Select and conduct 3 relevant fitness tests – what do the tests involve? What are the tests strengths/weaknesses? Protocol? etc Record the results of your 3 tests using tables and graphs Work independently – without teacher help – to carry out the tests

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Work independently, to select and carry out three appropriate fitness tests from different areas of fitness to gain the results of your client. Analyse the fitness test results, drawing suitable conclusions to make recommendations for future sports performance

Record and assess the results in more detail. Compare your clients results with national averages. What are your clients strengths and weaknesses? Record and analyse the results in depth and make recommendations for pre-season training (what will your client need to focus on etc)

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Assessment Course: BTEC First Certificate In Sport Assignment Number: 2 Student Name: Grade Criteria (P = , M = Merit, D = Distinction) P3 Select and conduct – with teacher three fitness tests. Record results accurately. M2 Work independently, select and conduct three fitness tests. Record results and assess fitness levels of sports performers D2 Work independently, select and conduct three fitness tests. Analyse results, draw conclusions and make recommendations for future performances

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Unit: Preparation for Sport Tutor: Mr Rowland Date: 2nd Draft Marked (Date)

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Grade Criteria - Assignment 2 To achieve a grade your evidence must show that you can:

To achieve a merit grade To achieve a distinction your your evidence must show that evidence must show that you you can: can:

P1 describe the components of fitness and their effect on sports performance

M1 explain the effects of fitness and the lifestyle factors of sports performers on sports performance

P2 describe four different lifestyle factors that can affect sports performance

M2 independently select and conduct three suitable fitness tests, in order to assess the fitness of a selected sports performer, with teacher , recording results accurately and interpreting the results

P3 select and conduct three suitable fitness tests, in order to assess the fitness of a selected sports performer, with teacher , recording results accurately P4 plan, with teacher , a sixweek training programme for a selected sports performer P5 prepare and present dietary guidelines for a selected sports performer, providing suitable daily meal plans over a two-week period P6 identify psychological factors that can affect sports training and performance and what the effects on sports training and performance could be

M3 independently plan a six-week training programme for a selected sports performer M4 explain dietary guidelines and meal plans M5 explain psychological factors that can affect sports training and performance and what the effects on sports training and performance could be

D1 evaluate the effects of lifestyle factors on sports performance, providing recommendations for changes D2 analyse the fitness test results drawing valid conclusions and making recommendations for future sports performance D3 analyse psychological factors that can affect sports training and performance