You are done now with the lecture portion. At this point, you will experience the physical
fitness test designed by the Department of Education.
Task 1: Health-Related Fitness Test
Body Contposition - is the body's relative amiount of fat Pr
to fat-free mass,
Body Mass Index (BMI)
Formula for Computing Body Mass Index
Weight (in kilogram)
Height (in meters}?
Example: 30 = 30__ = 20.83 (Normal)
(1.202 1.44
Classification
Below 18.5 ‘Underweight
18.5 - 24.9 Normal
25.0-29.9 ‘Overweight
30.0 = Above Obese
1. Weight refers to the the heaviness of a person.
Equipment
Weighing or bathroom scale calibrated
properly,
Procedure:
For the Tester:
a. Wear light clothing before weighing
b. On bare feet, stand erect and still with
weight
evenly distributed on the center of the scale.
For the Partner:
a, Before the start of weighing, adjust the scale
to zero
b, Record the score in kilogram
Scoring - record the body mass to the nearest 0.5 kilogram2. Height is the distance between the feet on the floor to the top of the head
in standing position.
Equipment:
a. Tape measure laid flat to a concrete wall where zero point starts on
the floor
b. L-square; and
c. An even and firm floor and flat wall
Procedure
For the Tester:
a. Stand erect on bare feet with heels, buttocks and shoulders pressed
against the wall where tape measure is attached
For the Partner:
a. Place the L-square against the wall with the base at the top of the
head of the person being tested. Make sure that the L-square when
placed on the head of the student, is straight and parallel to the
floor.
b, Record the score in meters.
Scoring - record the standing height to the nearest 0.1 centimeter
***] meter = 100 centimeter
Flexibility - is the ability of the joints and muscles to move through its full range of
motion.
Zipper Test
Purpose to test the flexibility of the shoulder girdle a
Equipment ,
a, Ruler
Procedure
For the Tester
a. Stand erect
b. Raise your right arm, bend your elbow, and reach your back as far as
possible, to test the right shoulder; extend your left arm down and
behind your back, bend your elbow up across your back, and try to
reach/across your fingers over those of your right hand as if to pull a
zipper or scratch between the shoulder blades.
c, To test the left shoulder, repeat the procedures a and b with left hand
over the shoulder.
For the Partner
a, Observe whether the finger touched or overlapped each other, if not,
measure the gap between the middle fingers of both hands.
b. Record distance in centimeter.Scoring record zipper test ta the nearest 0.1 centimeter
Score | Standard Interpretation
5 Fingers overlapped by 6 cm. and | Excellent
above
4 Fingers overlapped by 4—5.9em | Very good
3 Finger overlapped by 2- 3.9 Goad
2 Fingers overlapped by 0.1 - 1.9 em | Fair
1 Just touched the fingers Needs:
Improvement
o Gap of 0.1 or wider Poor
Cardiovascular Endurance is the ability of the heart, lungs and blood vessels to deliver
oxygen to working muscles and tissues, as well as the ability of those muscles and
tissues to utilize the oxygen. Endurance may also refer to the ability of the muscles to
do repeated work without fatigue.
3-Minute Step Test
Purpose to measure cardiovascular endurance
Equipment
a. Step
Height of step: 12 inches
b. Stopwatch
c, Drum, clapper, clicker, metronome with
speaker or any similar device.
Procedure
For the Tester
a. Stand at least one foot away from the step
or bench with trunk erect and eyes looking
straight ahead
b. The first step of the sequence should be alternate. At the signal “GO”, step
up and down the step/bench for 3 minutes at a rate of 96 beats per
minute. One step consists or 4 beats - up with the left foot (ct.1), up with
the right foot (ct. 2), down with the left foot (ct. 3), down with the right foot
(ct. 4) for the Girst sequence. Then up with the right foot (ct. 1), up with the
left foot (ct. 2), then down with the right foot (ct. 3), down with the left foot
(et. 4) for the second sequence. Observe proper breathing (inhale through
the nose, exhale through the mouth).
c, Immediately after the exercise, stand and locate your pulse and in five (5}
seconds, or at a signal, start to get the heart rate.
d. Don't talk while taking the pulse rate
¢. Count the pulse beat for 10 seconds and multiply it by 6.
For the Partner
a. As the student assumes the position in front of the step, signal, “Ready’
and “Go”, start the stopwatch for the 3-minute step test.
b. After the test, allow performer to locate his/her pulse in 5 seconds.
c.. Give the signal to count the pulse beatd. Let the performer count his/her pulse beat for 10 seconds and multiple it
by 6.
Scoring - record the 60-second heart rate after the activity.
Strength is the ability of the muscles to generate force
against physical objects.
Push Ups
Purpose to measure strength of the upper
extremities
Equipment
a. Exercise mats or any clean mat
Procedure
For the Tester
a. Lie down on the mat; face down in standard
push-up position: palms on the mat about
shoulder
width, fingers pointing forward, and legs straight,
parallel, and slightly apart, with the toes supporting the feet.
b. FOR BOYS: Straighten the arms, keeping the back and knees. straight,
then lower the arms until there is a 90-degree at the elbows (upper arms
are parallel to the floor)
FOR GIRLS: With knees in contact with the floor, straightens the arms,
keeping the back straight, then lowers the arms until there is a 90-degree
angle at the elbows (upper arms are parallel to the floor).
c. Perform as many repetitions as possible, maintaining a cadence of 20
push-ups per minute. (2 seconds going down and 1 sec going up).
4. Amaximum of 50 push-ups for boys and 25 push-ups for girls.
For the Partner
a, As the tester assumes the position of push-ups, start counting as the
tester lower his/her body until he/she reaches 90-degree at the elbow.
The partner should stand in front of the tester and his/her eyes should be
close to elbow level to accurately judge the 90-degree bend
b. Make sure that the performer executes the push-ups in the correct form.
c., The test is terminated when the performer can no longer execute the push-
ups in the correct form, is in pain, voluntarily stops, or cadence is broken.
Scoring - record the number of push-ups made.
Score Standard Interpretation
5 33and above | Excellent
4 25-32 Very Gaadl
a 17-24 Good
2 3-16 Fair
1 1-8 ‘Needs Improvement
oO Cannot Execute | PoorTask 2: Skills-Related Fitness
Speed — is the ability to perform a movement in one direction in the shortest period of
time.
40-Meter Sprint
Purpose - to measure running speed
Equipment %
a. Stopwatch
b. Running area with known measurement (40 meters) _/ re
Procedure be
For the Tester
a. At the signal “Ready”, stand behind the take-off line, 4
the tips of the shoes should not go beyond the line
and assumes a crouch position.
b. At the signal “Get Set”, assume an un-crouch position (buttocks up) with
both hands on the starting line.
¢. At the signal “GO”, run to the finish line as fast as you can.
For the Partner
. Set the stopwatch to zero (0) point.
. At the signal “GO”, start the watch and stop it as the performer crossed
the finish line.
c. Record time in the nearest 0:00:01 seconds
Scoring - record the time in nearest minutes and seconds.
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Standard Norms in Seconds
Boys
Age 9-12 13-14 | 15-16 | 17 and above
Excellent <6.0 <5.0 <45 <4.0
Very Good 61-77 [51-69] 4.6- | 41-54
5.4
Good 78-85 | 70-80 [55-70] 55-65
Fair 95-86 | 81-91 [71-81] 66-75
Needs 25.6 79.2 78.2 >7.6
Improvement
Standard Norms in Seconds
Girls
Age 9-12 13-14 | 15-16 [17 and above
Excellent <7.0 <6.5 5.5 <45
Very Good 71-84 | 66.-76 [56-61] 46-59
Good 8.5-9.5 | 7.7-88 [6.2-7.2| 6.0-7.0
Fair 96-105] 89-95 [7.3-85| 7.1-8.1
Needs >10.6 29.6 >8.6 >8.2
ImprovementPower _- is the ability of the muscle to transfer energy and release maximum force at a
fast rate
Standing Long Jump
Purpose - to measure the explosive strength and power
of the leg muscles.
Equipment
a. Tape measure/meter stick / any measuring
device P
Procedure c “
For the Tester u
a. Stand behind the take-off line with feet parallel to 7
each other, the tips of the shoes should not go ‘
beyond the line q
b. Bend knees and swing arms backward once,
then swing arms forward as you jump landing on \
both feet. Try to jump as far as you can.
. Do not control the momentum of the jump (continuously move forward)
d. Must land on both feet.
e. Perform the test twice in succession
For the Partner
. Place zero (0) point of the tape measure and the take-off line.
b. After the jump, spot the mark where the back of the heel or either feet of
the tester has landed nearest to the take line.
c. Record the distance of the two trials.
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Score | Standard Interpretation
5 201 cm and above Excellent
4 151 cm= 200 cm Very Good
3 126 cm-150 cm Good
2 101 cm- 125 cm Fair
1 55 cm-100 cm Needs Improvement
Agility is the ability to move in different directions quickly using a combination of
balance, coordination, speed, strength and endurance.
Hexagon Agility Test
Purpose - to measure the ability of the body to move in different directionsquickly,
Equipment
a. Tape measure
b. Stopwatch At s4
c. Chalk or masking tape ‘ *%
Hexagon Size
a. Length of each side is 18 inches
b, Bach angle is 120 degrees
Procedure
For the Tester
a. Stand both feet together inside the
hexagon facing the marked side.
b. At the signal “GO", using the ball of the feet
with arms bent in front, jump clockwise over the line, then back aver the
same line inside the hexagon. Continue the pattern with all the sides of
the hexagon.
c. Rest for one (1) minute
d. Repeat the test counterclackwise
For the Partner
a. Start the time at the signal go and stop once the performer reached the
side before the side where he/she started.
b, Record the time of each revolution
c. Restart the test if the performer jumps on the wrong side or steps on the
line.
‘Scoring ~ Add the time of the two revolutions and divide by 2 to get the
average. Record the time in the nearest minutes and seconds.
Score Standard Interpretation
5 S seconds and below | Excellent
4 6-10 seconds Very Good
3 11-15 seconds Good
2 16-20 seconds Fair
I 21-25 seconds Needs Improvement
o Over 25 seconds, Poor
Reaction Time - The amount of time it takes to respond to a stimulus.
Stick Drop Test a
Purpose - to measure the time to reapond toa
stimulus
Equipment |
a. 12-inch ruler z
b. Arm chair or table and chair Ly
Procedure
For the Tester v \ MOAT
a. Sit on the arm chair or chair next to the table /
that the elbow and the lower rests on the :
desk/table comfortably.
b. Place the heel of the hand on the desk/ table so that the fingers and thumb
extend beyond. Fingers and thumb should at least be one (1) inch apart.¢. Catch the ruler/stick with the thumb and index finger without lifting the
elbow from the desk/table as the partner drops the stick. Hold the stick
while the partner reads the measurement.
d. Do this thrice
For the Partner
a. Hold the ruler or stick at the top, allowing it to dangle between the thumb
and fingers of the performer.
b. Hold the ruler/stick so that the 12-inch mark is even between the thumb
and the index finger. No part of the hand of the performer should touch
the ruler/stick.
¢. Drop the ruler/stick without warning and let the tester catch it with
his/her thumb and index finger.
d. Record the score on the upper part of the thumb.
Scoring - Record the middles of the three scores (for example: if the score are
21, 18 and 19, the middle score is 19). In case where two (2) score are the
same (for example 18, 18, 25), the repéated score shall be recorded.
Standard Interpretation
0-24 an Excellent
5.08 em-10.16em_ [Very Good
12.70 cm— 17.78 em | Good
20.32 cm — 25.40 em | Fair
27.94 cm — 30.48 cm | Needs Improvement
Did not catch Poor
Tle
Coordination - The ability to use the senses with the body
parts to perform motor tasks smoothly and accurately.
Juggling
Purpose ~ To measure the coordination of the eye
and hand.
Equipment
a. Sipa (washer weighing 4gms. with 5-inch
straw)
or 20 pes bundled rubber bands/ any similar
local materials weighing 4 gm.
Procedure Q
For the Tester
a. Hit the sipa/rubber bands/similar local material alternately with the right
and left palm upward. The height of the material being tossed should be
at least above the head.
For the Partner
a. Count how many times the performer has hit the material with the tight
and left hand
b, Stop the test if the material drops or after two (2) minutes.
¢. There shall be three (3) trials.
Scoring - Record the highest number of hits the performer has done.Seore | Standard Interpretation
5 41 and above _| Excellent
q 31-40 Very Good
a 21-30 Good
2 11-20 Fair
1 1-10 ‘Needs Improvement
Balance ~ is the maintenance of equilibrium while stationary
or while moving.
Stork Balance Stand Test
Purpose - to asses one’s ability to maintain equilibrium.
Equipment
a. Flat, non-slip surface
b. Stopwatch
Procedure
For the Tester
a. Remave the shoes and place hand on the hips
b. Position the right foot on the side of the knee
of the left foot.
Raise the hell to balance on the ball of the foot.
. Do the same procedure with the opposite foot.
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For the Partner
. Start the time as the hell of the performer is raised off the floor.
The hand/'s come off the hips
a.
b. Stop the time if any of the following occurs:
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The supporting foot swivels or moves (hops) in any direction
» The non-supporting foot loses contact with the knee
» The heel of the supporting foot touches the floor
c. There shall be three (3) trials.
Scoring ~ Record the time taken on both feet in nearest seconds and divide the
score to two (2) to get the average percentage score,
Seore/ | 9-12 13-14 15-16 17 and above | Interpretation
Age
5 41-60 [81-100 |12i-150 [161-180 sec | Excellent
sec sec sec
a 31-40 [61-80sec | 91-120 see [121-160 see [Very Good
sec
3 21-30 | 41-60sec [61-90 see [81-120see | Good
sec
2 11-20 [21-40sce [31-60 sec [41-80sce | Fair
sec
1 1-l0see [1-20sec |T-20sec | 1-40 sec Needs
Improvement