This resource teaches students about different components of fitness and how they are measured. The suggested tasks will help students will deepen their practical understanding of fitness testing, and explore how the components of fitness relate to specific sports or physical activities.
Structure and features
The resource gives students examples of websites to find out more about the components of fitness and the different types of fitness tests.
Four tasks for students to complete are described:
- summarise the components of fitness and fitness testing
- design a quiz based on the components of fitness and fitness testing
- record your own footage of fitness testing procedures
- create a guide to fitness testing.
Teacher notes
Australian Curriculum
Teachers can modify the tasks so they're appropriate for the following bands of the curriculum:
- Band 9/10 – design, implement and evaluate personalised plans for improving or maintaining their own and others' physical activity and fitness levels.
- Health and Physical Education focus area – health benefits of physical activity.
