Assessment of Physical Activity and Health-Related Fitness (2cr)
Course unit code: KG10BP24
General information
- Credits
- 2 cr
- Teaching language
- English
Objective
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
The student is able to assess physical activity using questionnaire and activity diary. The student is able to assess musculoskeletal fitness, cardiorespiratory fitness, balance, agility and body composition for individuals who are apparently healthy. The student understands the safety regulations and risk factors of fitness testing. The student understands the importance of validity and reliability when choosing and using assessment tools.
Content
Assessment of physical activity
Assessment of health-related fitness
Assessment of performance-related fitness
The ALPHA-FIT Test Battery for Adults Aged 18-69
Assessment criteria, approved/failed
Pass:
The student can assess physical activity using questionnaires and activity diaries. The student can choose correct tests and assess musculoskeletal fitness, cardiorespiratory fitness, balance, agility and body composition for individuals who are apparently healthy. The student understands the safety regulations and risk factors of fitness testing, as well as the importance of validity and reliability when choosing and using assessment tools.
Fail:
The student cannot assess physical activity using questionnaires and activity diaries. The student cannot choose correct tests or assess musculoskeletal fitness, cardiorespiratory fitness, balance, agility and body composition for individuals who are apparently healthy. The student does not understand the safety regulations and risk factors of fitness testing and does not pay attention to the importance of validity and reliability when choosing and using assessment tools.
Materials
Lectures, discussions, demonstrations, independent study, practical training, seminar