Identify a fitness test that can be used for the following component of fitness: flexibility.

Identify a fitness test that can be used for the following component of fitness: muscular endurance.

Describe how an athlete uses the principle of overload to improve their muscular strength through resistance training.

sit and reach ✔

arm and shoulder reach ✔

Accept any other recognized test.

maximal sit-ups ✔

maximal push-ups ✔

flexed arm hang ✔

Accept any other recognized test.

overload increases the training above that which is normally experienced ✔

an athlete could increase the frequency of training and so train more often
OR
increase the number of repetitions (over time) ✔

an athlete could increase the intensity of training and so train harder / increase the resistance load (over time) ✔

an athlete could increase the duration of training and so train for a longer time ✔

Accept specific relevant examples in place of general statement.

Most candidates were able to provide an appropriate flexibility test.

This question was not answered as well as 7(a)(i); many candidates were confused between muscular endurance and cardiovascular endurance.

Poorly answered for such an important applied aspect of the course. This needs significant review from teachers and candidates.