3. FITNESS ASSESSMENT - NAPFA contains test items that measure both health-related components of fitness (i.e. cardiorespiratory or aerobic fitness, muscular strength and flexibility) as well as performance related fitness components (i.e. muscular endurance, muscular power, agility and speed). This assessment is useful in gauging one's level of overall fitness at any time. It is particularly helpful in identifying areas of weakness for remedial work and for evaluating the effectiveness of an exercise program that preceeds the test.
It could also be used as a general test of fitness for safe participation in sports. |