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Introduction
A battery of fitness and performance tests is a combination of tests put together in a structured way to address various physical fitness and athletic components. These tests should be valid and reliable. The administration of these tests should consider the health and safety of athletes, the selection and training of testers, as well as the format of testing. This course will cover key considerations in the test administration of fitness and performance tests.
Aims
This course aims to enhance knowledge and understanding of the administration of fitness and performance tests in sports.
Outline
This course is made up of videos, reading, forum posts and a final quiz. The course content is split into the following sections:
- Video
- Reading activity
- Quiz
Target audience
This course is aimed at Physiotherapy and Physical Therapy clinicians, students and assistants. Other interested professionals such as athletic trainers, occupational therapists, nurses or medical doctors interested in this subject are also invited to participate.