BTEC Level 2 First Sport

Unit 1 Fitness testing

and training
Unit overview Credits: 5 Cert/Ex Cert/Dip

The aim of this unit is to give learners the opportunity to explore the essential fitness requirements and
training methods used to achieve successful sports performance.
Learners will explore why certain physical and skill-related fitness components are necessary to achieve
excellence in specific sports. Learners will also gain an understanding of why different sports performers
require different training methods in order to reach their full potential.
The unit also explores lifestyle and psychological factors and the effect they can have on sports training and
performance. Learners will be able to investigate their own levels of fitness by participating in a series of
fitness tests.
Unit 1 Fitness testing and training is a mandatory unit that must be taken as part of the BTEC Certificate,
Extended Certificate or Diploma in Sport. This is a 5-credit unit and can be taught in 30 guided learning hours.

On completion of this unit, learners should:

LO1 know the fitness and training requirements necessary to achieve excellence in a selected sport
LO2 know the lifestyle factors that affect sports training and performance
LO3 be able to assess their own level of fitness
LO4 know the effects of psychological factors on sports training and performance.

Unit contents
The scheme of work for this unit (page 3) links to the following resources to help you deliver Unit 1.

LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4

Lesson plan LP
Activity sheet AS1, AS2 AS3, AS4 AS5, AS6, AS7, AS9
AS8
Interactive activity IA1 IA1 IA1 IA1
Video V

All these resources, as well as an editable version of the scheme of work, and answers to the questions in the
Student Book and the activity sheets, can be found on the accompanying At Work CD-ROM.

Links to other units

Unit 1 links to a number of other units, as shown below, and provides a lot of opportunities to cross-reference
and combine assignment work for these units.
Unit 4 Anatomy and physiology for sport
Unit 9 Psychology for sports performance
Unit 11 Development of personal fitness
Unit 12 Lifestyle and the sports performer
Unit 18 Effects of exercise on the body systems

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Stretch and support

Unit 1 Fitness testing and training
E1 Fitness and training requirements flexibility techniques
Some learners may already have some knowledge of the types of flexibility training techniques and their use
in sport and exercise. Ask these learners to explore how techniques such as Proprioceptive Neuromuscular
Facilitation (PNF) may be used in rehabilitation programmes.

E2 Additional research
More able learners should widen their research methods to support assignment work and use a wide range
of research techniques. Forming links with a local fitness instructor, sports coach, pilates instructor, personal
trainer or physiotherapist will enhance their understanding of the type of fitness training methods available and
their use in sport and exercise. Learners could find out about elite/professional sports performers/athletes and
the training methods they use. Learners should collate and summarise research information obtained.

E3 Fitness and training methods

To enhance understanding of the range of training methods available, learners could design a training session
to deliver to their peers. More able learners could conduct the session independently, those requiring more
support could work in pairs/small groups. Learners should be encouraged to consider the benefits of the
training method(s) experienced.

E4 Validity, reliability and practicality of fitness tests

More able learners could provide detailed evaluation of how validity, reliability and practicality issues relate
specifically to each fitness test conducted and how these could affect their test results and predicted personal
level of fitness. Learners need sufficient time to practise test methodology to ensure that results obtained are
valid and reliable. Observing an experienced practitioner administering tests is a good way to introduce each
protocol. More able learners could consider how their personal fitness test results can be used to aid exercise
programme design and their Development of Personal Fitness.

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 Scheme of work
BTEC First Sport
Unit 1 Fitness testing and training Academic year:

Broad aim: Number of weeks: 15

Tutor(s): Duration of session: 2 hours

SB = Student Book IA = Interactive activity Guided learning hours: 30 hours
AS = Activity Sheet PPT = PowerPoint Credits: 5
E = Stretch and support (extension)
R = Research NS = Non-supervised individual study time

Week Outcome Content Learner activity Resources Assessment Stretch and

and PLTS support

1 LO1 Know Fitness training methods: Learners listen to input from the tutor Access to books, the internet Proprioceptive
the fitness types of fitness training methods; to access research on different Neuromuscular
and training flexibility (static, active, passive, ballistic); SB activities, p. 4 flexibility programmes Facilitation
requirements personal training experiences (PNF) as a
necessary Small group discussion about the types Talks from local fitness instructor, rehabilitative
to achieve of flexibility training pilates instructor, personal technique
excellence in a trainer, physiotherapist
selected sport R learners should find out about types
of flexibility training programmes Access to personal training
DVDs to show examples of how
NS learners should write up their flexibility is an essential fitness
findings about flexibility training component for specific sports
programmes IA1, IA2 IA4, IA5

2 LO1 Know Discussion feedback NS Feedback from NS activity in Week 1 AS1 Circuit training programme Learners
the fitness design could design a
and training Fitness and training methods; strength SB activities training session

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requirements and power use of resistance machines, Access to newspapers, books, to deliver to
circuit training, plyometrics, reps, sets, Learners work in small groups to discuss the Internet to access research peers
necessary
resistance. Sports that use flexibility, sports that use flexibility, strength and on different sports, the fitness
to achieve

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strength and power training techniques power training techniques to achieve requirements and training
excellence in a excellence. methods employed
selected sport Groups to present their findings to the
rest of the group. Talks from local sports coach

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Week Outcome Content Learner activity Resources Assessment Stretch and
and PLTS support

(cont.)
R finding out about elite/professional
sports performers/athletes and the
training methods they use
(cont.)
Equipment for practical training
session, access to sports hall
or visit to local sports centre to
undertake an organised power
BTEC Level 2 First Sport

NS learners to select a sports performer training session in the gym.

and find out about the training methods
they use through the internet or book/
journal research/discussion with sports
coach

Learners to participate in a tutor-led

practical training session e.g., to
experience a plyometrics circuit, which could
be sport-specific. Consider the benefits of
the training method experienced.

3 LO1 know Fitness and training methods; speed Feedback from NS activity in Week 2 Access to newspapers, books,
the fitness and speed endurance training the internet to access research
and training continuous training, Fartlek training, SB activities on different sports, the fitness
requirements interval training, hollow sprints, requirements and training
acceleration sprints Learners work in small groups to discuss methods employed.
necessary
sports that use speed and speed
to achieve
endurance training techniques to achieve Talks from local athletics coach
excellence in a excellence.
selected sport Groups to present their findings to the Equipment for practical training
rest of the group. session, access to sports hall

Learners to participate in a tutor-led

practical training session e.g., to
experience a Fartlek/interval training
session. Consider the benefits of the
training method experienced.

4 LO1 Know Interactive lecture on components Assignment task in class and for NS Assignment task as set by the P1 Learners

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the fitness of fitness and application to sporting centre M1 working
and training excellence. P2 towards
requirements AS2 Fitness testing and training AS2 Fitness testing and training meeting unit

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necessary Assignment task: P1, M1, P2 Fitness and wordsearch 1 wordsearch 1 grading criteria
to achieve training for sporting excellence. This may
excellence in a be assessed via a presentation learners
selected sport should spend the session time and NS
working on their presentation/this activity.
 Week Outcome Content Learner activity Resources Assessment Stretch and
and PLTS support

5 LO2 Know Interactive lecture on lifestyle factors Learners, in small groups, discuss lifestyle AS3 Tracking lifestyle factors P3
the lifestyle e.g. stress, alcohol, smoking, drugs, diet, factors and their own experiences of
factors that culture how they can affect sports training and
affect sports performance. Assignment task as set by the
training and Assignment task: P3 Exploring centre. Could be presentation or
performance lifestyle factors Tutor to discuss case studies of elite case study.
performers and lifestyle factors.

Tutor to go through lifestyle tracker

SB activities

AS3 Tracking lifestyle factors. Learners

track their own lifestyle factors (NS) over
a period of two weeks
AS4 Fitness testing and training
AS4 Fitness testing and training wordsearch 2
wordsearch 2

6 LO3 Be able Assignment task: P4, P5, M2, D1 Assignment task in class and for NS Assignment task as set by the P4 Learners
to assess their Assessing fitness levels. centre P5 working
own level of M2 towards
fitness Introduction to each fitness test. Note: D1 meeting higher
learners need only carry out four different grading criteria
fitness tests. Practical observation and PLTS
assessment, with learner report learners IE1
should spend the session time and NS IE4
working on this activity. RL1

Interactive lecture: Administration of

tests, to include informed consent,

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calibration of equipment, reliability,
validity and practicality of tests. LP

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LP: to introduce learners to the validity, Refer to lesson plan Refer to lesson plan
reliability and practicality of fitness tests

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Week Outcome Content Learner activity Resources Assessment Stretch and
and PLTS support

7 LO3 Be able Assignment task: P4, P5, M2, D1 Assignment task in class and for NS Assignment task as set by the P4 Learners
BTEC Level 2 First Sport

to assess their Assessing fitness levels. centre P5 working

own level of SB activities, p. 18 M2 towards
fitness Practical observation and assessment, Data interpretation tables; use of D1 meeting higher
with learners collecting data from Flexibility sit and reach test tables in SB, p. 16 grading criteria
the fitness tests and use of data PLTS
interpretation tables for interpretation of Handgrip dynamometer Fitness testing equipment IE1
test results IE4
RL1

8 LO3 Be able Assignment task: P4, P5, M2, D1 Assignment task in class and for NS Assignment task as set by the P4 Learners
to assess their Assessing fitness levels. centre P5 working
own level of Multistage fitness test M2 towards
fitness Practical observation and assessment, Data interpretation tables; use of D1 meeting higher
with learners collecting data from Vertical jump test tables in SB, p. 22 grading criteria
the fitness tests and use of data PLTS
interpretation tables for interpretation of AS5 Determining anaerobic power using AS5 Determining anaerobic IE1
test results the Lewis nomogram power using the Lewis nomogram IE4
RL1
Fitness Testing equipment and
access to sports hall

9 LO3 Be able Assignment task: P4, P5, M2, D1 Assignment task in class and for NS Assignment task as set by the P4 Learners
to assess their Assessing fitness levels. centre P5 working
own level of Forestry step test M2 towards
fitness Practical observation and assessment, Data interpretation tables; use of D1 meeting higher
with learners collecting data from 35m sprint tables in SB, p. 19, p. 20 grading criteria
the fitness tests and use of data PLTS

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interpretation tables for interpretation of Fitness testing equipment and IE1
test results access to sports hall IE4
RL1

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and PLTS support

10 LO3 Be able Assignment task: P4, P5, M2, D1 Assignment task in class and for NS Assignment task as set by the P4 Learners
to assess their Assessing fitness levels. centre P5 working
own level of Muscular endurance tests 1-minute M2 towards
fitness Practical observation and assessment, press-up, 1-minute sit-up Data interpretation tables; use of D1 meeting higher
with learners collecting data from tables in SB, p. 223 grading criteria
the fitness tests and use of data PLTS
interpretation tables for interpretation of Fitness Testing equipment IE1
test results. IE4
RL1
Practical demonstration by tutor:
skinfold testing methodology
Learners practise skinfold testing
technique in small groups

11 LO3 Be able Assignment task: P4, P5, M2, D1 Assignment task in class and for NS Assignment task as set by the P4 Learners
to assess their Assessing fitness levels. centre P5 working
own level of Skinfold testing learners practise test M2 towards
fitness Practical observation and assessment, methodology in small groups Data interpretation tables; use of D1 meeting higher
with learners collecting data from tables in SB, p. 25 grading criteria
the fitness tests and use of data PLTS
interpretation tables for interpretation of Fitness testing equipment IE1
test results IE4
RL1

12 LO3 Be able Assignment task: P4, P5, M2, D1 Assignment task in class and for NS Assignment task as set by the P4 Learners
to assess their Assessing fitness levels. centre P5 working
own level of Skinfold testing learners take M2 towards
fitness Practical observation and assessment, measurements and record results Data interpretation tables; use of D1 meeting higher
with learners collecting data from tables in SB, p. 25 grading criteria
the fitness tests and use of data AS6 Determining percent body fat using PLTS
interpretation tables for interpretation of the J-P nomogram Fitness testing equipment IE1 Completion
test results. IE4 of calculations

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AS6 Determining percent body RL1 for AS8 as
Lecture on Body Mass Index (BMI) AS7 Body Mass Index (BMI) calculations 1 fat using the J-P nomogram homework task

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AS8 Body Mass Index (BMI) calculations 2 AS7 Body Mass Index (BMI)
calculations 1

AS8 Body Mass Index (BMI)

calculations 2

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Week Outcome Content Learner activity Resources Assessment Stretch and
and PLTS support

13 LO3 Be able Assignment task: P4, P5, M2, D1 Group feedback and discussion of AS8 Assignment task as set by the P4 Learners
to assess their Assessing fitness levels. data results centre P5 working
own level of M2 towards
BTEC Level 2 First Sport

fitness Review homework task R researching fitness test data D1 meeting higher
(AS8) from week 12. interpretation tables elite/professional AS8 Body Mass Index (BMI) grading criteria
sports performers/athletes. calculations 2 PLTS
Referencing fitness testing sources. IE1
Tutor discusses how to reference Assignment task in class and for NS Data interpretation tables; use of IE4
research information. applying principles of how to reference tables in SB, p. 18 RL1
work.
Access to books, journals, the
Internet to access research on
fitness test results and data
interpretation.

14 LO4 Know Review research activity from week 13 Group feedback and discussion of data DVD on sports psychology P6 Learners
the effects of and overall fitness testing data results. M3 working
psychological AS9 How anxious are you? D2 towards
factors Assignment task: P6, M3, D2 DVD on sports psychology meeting higher
on sports Exploring psychological factors Assignment task as set by the grading criteria
training and AS9 How anxious are you? Learners centre
performance Interactive lecture on psychological complete and interpret results from the
factors motivation, arousal and anxiety Sport Competition Anxiety Test (SCAT)

Assignment task in class and for NS

15 LO4 Know Assignment task: P6, M3, D2 DVD on sports psychology DVD on sports psychology P6 Learners
the effects of Exploring psychological factors M3 working
psychological Personality questionnaire assessment Personality questionnaire D2 towards

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factors Interactive lecture on psychological learners complete the questionnaire and meeting higher
on sports factors personality and concentration interpret test results Assignment task as set by the grading criteria
training and centre

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Assignment task in class and for NS

 Lesson plan Week 6
Aims
To introduce learners to the validity, reliability and practicality of fitness tests
SB = Student Book IA = Interactive activity V = Video
TRP = Teaching Resource Pack PPT = PowerPoint
This is a 60-minute lesson.

Learning outcomes for this lesson:

All learners should have an increased awareness of validity, reliability and practicality of fitness tests
Most learners should be able to understand the terms validity, reliability and practicality
Some learners should be able to apply the terms validity, reliability and practicality to a variety of different fitness tests

Timing/content Tutor activity Learner activity Resources Individualised activity/differentiation

6 mins Welcome and register. Learners settle and read Register/briefing sheet N/A
Register and Discuss structure of session. aims.
overview Aims of the lecture written Listening/asking questions. Whiteboard
on the whiteboard.
PC/Pen

24 mins Interactive lecture using a
variety of different fitness
tests to highlight the issues
of test validity, reliability and
practicality. Asking questions
with relevance to tests
covered. Prompting further
questions and providing
feedback.
Listening/asking questions.
Production of written
summary.
PC and projector Extension work to include homework task to look at validity,
Paper reliability and practicality issues of specific fitness tests not
covered as part of the lecture.
Whiteboard/interactive
whiteboard
Pen

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Timing/Content Tutor activity Learner activity Individualised activity/differentiation

20 mins Video clip of learners Learners work in pairs to Video player and clips N/A
performing a step test. complete a handout to Handout
BTEC Level 2 First Sport

V record the main validity,

reliability and practicality Interactive whiteboard
issues highlighted by the Pen
Video clip of learners video clips.
performing a multistage
fitness test.
V

10 mins Review the aims of the
Plenary lecture with learners and
discuss the two video clips
and fitness testing issues that
learners have documented.
IA
Providing feedback/
previewing next lecture.
Learners listening and
asking questions.
Reviewing learning points
and verbally answering
issues identified from the
two video clips.
Interactive whiteboard Extension activity learners to prepare mini-presentations
Pen (small-group work): the for and against using certain fitness
tests. To include recommendations as to which four different
fitness tests for different components of fitness they think should
be used to assess their own fitness levels and reasons why.

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AS1 Circuit training programme design

Use the template below to design a circuit training session/programme to meet your personal goals.

The circuit training session/programme designed could be cardiorespiratory, resistance, plyometrics or a

sport-specific circuit.

List your training goals and the equipment/resources you will need for the session.
In order to gain practical experience of fitness training methods you should test out the circuit you have
designed.

Station 1: Station 2:

Session Outline
Station 10: Station 3:
Warm-up:

Cool down:

Number and order of stations:

Time(s) at each station:

Rest(s) between each station (or

Station 9: rest station included in circuit): Station 4:

Time/circuit (mins):

Circuits/session:

Time/session:

Frequency (days/week):
Station 8: Intensity: Station 5:

Programme duration (number of

weeks):

Overload/progression:

Station 7: Station 6:

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AS2  itness testing and training

F
wordsearch 1
The following words are hidden in the wordsearch below (two are hidden twice).

Find the words.

On a separate piece of paper, write as full a definition/description as you can for each word.

BMI Calibration Validity

BIA Reliability Consent
Strength Speed Power
BP Calipers Arousal
Motivation

P N O I T A V I T O M R
P A X A L L A D J A P E
T V M R K G C N O F C L
S C E M S Q A Y H A P I
T L A D D E L T N V I A
R B Q L O C I I B I M B
E T C F I A P D H U O I
N M O L N B E I N G A L
G I N A I K R L J Z R I
T M S S K H S A E Q Y T
H B E U W S R V T N B Y
N U N O E T S R E I O P
H S T R E D G R E W O P
I O T A T S P E E D Z N

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AS3 Tracking lifestyle factors

Keep a record of your lifestyle factors for one week. In class, discuss and compare your habits in groups.

Name:
week Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday
commencing

Smoking (no.
cigarettes/
day)

Alcohol (no.
units*/week)

Stress

Physical
activity

Sleep

Dietary habits
Animal fat
Fibre

Other factors
e.g. part-time
job

Comments

* Alcohol units: 1 unit = pt of beer or a standard glass of wine or a single measure of spirits, or a small glass
of sherry

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AS4  itness testing and training

F
wordsearch 2
The following words are hidden in the wordsearch below (two are hidden twice).

Find the words.

On a separate piece of paper, write as full a definition/description as you can for each word.

Plyometrics Fartlek BMI

Speed Power Obese
Balance BIA Diuretics
Stress PNF Flexibility
Agility

S S E R T S F A Y I H P
B W R B O A I G S B L R
S M F N R E Y S C Y Q Y
L V I T D T J K O N O T
T I L E I E A M W R B I
E E Q L S P E E D M E L
K T I R X T N A X R S I
U G P J R O R F O M E B
A R P I E F B K B F A I
F G C N W Z E I M L F X
N S R K O E T P A I N E
P H A V P Z S N E A W L
E I W D U S C Y S O T F
B S C I T E R U I D X B

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AS5  etermining anaerobic power using

D
the Lewis Nomogram
This activity gives learners practice using the Lewis Nomogram to determine anaerobic power from vertical
jump test results.

Instructions:
Use the vertical jump test data results in the table (below)
Plot the distance (cm) on the left vertical line of the nomogram
Plot the weight (kg) on the right vertical line of the nomogram
Join up the two plots using a sharpened pencil and ruler
Determine the power result (kgm/s) for each subject
Complete the data table (below) to show the power results.

D P Wt
(cm) (kgm/s) (kg)
80 200
100
70 180

90
60 150
140 Data results from vertical jump test
130
50 80
120 Subject D (cm) Wt (kg) Power
number (kgm/s)

40 100 1 30 60
70
90
2 35 70

30 80
3 43 70
70
60
4 24 65

60
5 40 65

20
50 50 6 50 75

40
7 33 65
45
15

30 40 Use the data interpretation tables to interpret the power results

obtained.
10
25 36 Reference:
Mathews, D.K., Fox, E.L. (1976) The Psychological Basis of
Lewis nomogram Physical Education and Athletics. W.B. Saunders, Philadelphia.

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AS6  etermining percent body fat using

D
the J-P Nomogram
This activity gives learners practice using the J-P nomogram to determine percent body fat results.

Instructions:
Use the skinfold data results provided (below)
Plot the age (years) on the left vertical line of the nomogram
Plot the sum of the three skinfolds (mm) on the far right vertical line of the nomogram
Join up the two plots using a sharpened pencil and ruler
Determine the percent body fat results according to gender and complete the table (below) to show
your results.

130 Data results from skinfold testing

125

120
Subject Gender Age Sum of Percent
115
number (M/F) (years) three body fat
110 skinfolds
Female
Male 40 105 (mm)
33 100
38

31 95 1 M 16 25
36
60
29 90
Sum of Three Skinfolds (mm)

55 34
27 85 2 F 17 35
50 32
80
25
45 30
Age in Years

75
23 3 M 20 40
40 28 70
21
35
26 65
30
19 4 F 20 40
24 60
17
25
22 55
15
20
20 50
5 M 16 45
15 13
18 45
11
16 40 6 F 19 45
9
14 35
7

5
12 30 7 M 25 50
10
25
3
Percent 20
Body Fat
15 A follow-up activity could be to use data interpretation
10
tables to interpret the percent body fat results
obtained.
J-P nomogram
Reference:
Baun, W.B., Baun, M.R., Raven, P.B. (1981) A Nomogram
for the Estimate of Percent Body Fat from Generalised
Equations. Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport
52 (3): 284380.

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AS7 Body Mass Index (BMI) calculations 1

Body Mass Index (BMI)
Body Mass Index is a simple measure of body composition and is used to check if a person is overweight.
The test can determine if a person is at increased risk of developing Coronary Heart Disease (CHD) and other
cardiovascular diseases.
To calculate Body Mass Index:
Measure body weight in kilograms
Measure height in metres
Carry out this calculation to determine BMI (kg/m):
Body weight (kg) kg
BMI = =
Height (m) x Height (m) m

Look at the data in the table below. Calculate the BMI of each person (subject) and interpret the results. Enter
your data results in the table.

Subject Body weight Height Height Height BMI Interpretation of results

(kg) (m) (m) (kg/m)
1 78.9 1.83 m
2 56.0 156 cm
3 67.0 1.67 m
4 103.1 188 cm
5 77.0 160 cm
6 86.9 172 cm
7 91.9 1.74 m
8 63.0 1.63 m
9 64.6 1.58 m
10 85.4 177 cm

Use this table to interpret the results:

Rating BMI (kg/m)

Desirable 2025
Overweight 2530
Obese and increased risk of CHD 30+

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AS8 Body Mass Index (BMI) calculations 2

Body Mass Index (BMI)
Body Mass Index is a simple measure of body composition and is used to check if a person is overweight.
The test can determine if a person is at increased risk of developing Coronary Heart Disease (CHD) and other
cardiovascular diseases.
To calculate Body Mass Index:
Measure body weight in kilograms
Measure height in metres
Carry out this calculation to determine BMI (kg/m):
Body weight (kg) kg
BMI = =
Height (m) x Height (m) m

Instructions
As a group, measure the body weight (kg) and height (m) of each person in your group. Record the
results in the table below.
Calculate the BMI (kg/m) and interpret the results. Enter your data results in the table (below).

Subject Body weight Height (m) Height BMI Interpretation of results

(kg) (m) (kg/m)
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12

Use this table to interpret the results

Rating BMI (kg/m)

Desirable 2025
Overweight 2530
Obese and increased risk of CHD 30+

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AS9 How anxious are you?

The Sport Competition Anxiety Test (SCAT), developed by Martens, Vealey and Burton in 1990 is a questionnaire
that can be used to determine how anxious a sports performer feels in a competitive situation.

Instructions
Complete the questionnaire and interpret your results.
Discuss and compare your results with someone else in your group and summarise how your results
could affect sports training and performance.
State three ways in which you could reduce your anxiety levels.

The Sport Competition Anxiety Test (SCAT)

Read each statement below, decide if you rarely, sometimes or often feel this way when competing in your
sport. Put a tick in the appropriate box to show your response.

Do not spend too long on each statement, as there are no right or wrong answers.

SCAT questions Rarely Sometimes Often

1. Competing against others is socially enjoyable

2. Before I compete I feel uneasy

3. Before I compete I worry about not performing well

4. I am a good sportsperson when I compete

5. When I compete, I worry about making mistakes

6. Before I compete I am calm

7. Setting a goal is important when competing

8. Before I compete I get a queasy feeling in my

stomach
9. Just before competing, I notice my heart beats
faster than usual
10. I like to compete in games that demand a lot of
physical energy

11. Before I compete I feel relaxed

12. Before I compete I am nervous

13. Team sports are more exciting than individual sports

14. I get nervous waiting to start the game

15. Before I compete I usually get uptight

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Analysing your SCAT score

The score for the response to each question is shown below. Enter your score for each question in the
Athletes Score column and then add the scores in the column up to give a total, which is your SCAT score.

Your SCAT score will range from a low of 10 to a high of 30 where 10 indicates a low level of anxiety and 30 a
high level of anxiety (stressed).

Note that questions 1, 4, 7, 10 and 13 score zero regardless of the response.

Question Rarely Sometimes Often Athletes

Number Score
1 0 0 0
2 1 2 3
3 1 2 3
4 0 0 0
5 1 2 3
6 3 2 1
7 0 0 0
8 1 2 3
9 1 2 3
10 0 0 0
11 3 2 1
12 1 2 3
13 0 0 0
14 1 2 3
15 1 2 3

SCAT Total =

Interpreting your SCAT results

SCAT Total Interpretation

Less than 17 You have a low level of anxiety
17 to 24 You have an average level of anxiety
Greater than 24 You have a high level of anxiety

Reference:
Martens, R., Vealey, R.S., Burton, D. (1990) Competitive Anxiety in Sport. Human Kinetics.

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