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 feedback 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 Task Description Guidance (things you must Pupils tick

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
4 (M2) Accurately record results and assess
the fitness levels of your client
5 (D2) 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
consider/include) when
completed
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
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)
Assessment Feedback

Course: BTEC First Certificate In Sport Unit: Preparation for Sport

Assignment Number: 2 Tutor: Mr Rowland
Student Name: Date:

Grade Criteria 1st Draft Achieved 2nd Draft Achieved 3rd Achieved
(P = Pass, M = Marked Marked Draft
Merit, D = (Date) (Date) Marked
Distinction) (Date)
P3 Select and
conduct – with
teacher support -
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

Tutor Comment

Action Points - Things that need to be completed

Improvements
Grade Criteria - Assignment 2
To achieve a pass grade your
evidence must show that you
can:
P1 describe the components of
fitness and their effect on sports
performance
P2 describe four different lifestyle
factors that can affect sports
performance
P3 select and conduct three suitable
fitness tests, in order to assess the
fitness of a selected sports performer,
with teacher support, recording
results accurately
P4 plan, with teacher support, a six-
week 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
To achieve a merit grade To achieve a distinction your
your evidence must show that evidence must show that you
you can: can:
M1 explain the effects of fitness and D1 evaluate the effects of lifestyle
the lifestyle factors of sports factors on sports performance,
performers on sports performance providing recommendations for
changes
M2 independently select and conduct
three suitable fitness tests, in order to D2 analyse the fitness test results
assess the fitness of a selected sports drawing valid conclusions and
performer, with teacher support, making recommendations for future
recording results accurately and sports performance
interpreting the results
D3 analyse psychological factors that
M3 independently plan a six-week can affect sports training and
training programme for a selected performance
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