A Lasting Impression: A Pedagogical Perspective on Youth Fitness Testing

The Evaluation of Cardiovascular Endurance Test for Male Cadet Officers

“…Therefore, it is crucial to have full understanding in the efficient training system to produce quality and planned goals for any team or athletes. It is consistent with the research conducted by Silverman, Keating and Philips (2008) that proposed that an efficient training system using fitness test procedure should have high potential to make it as an interesting experience to attract people involved especially youths.…”

Development and Initial Validation of the NyTid Test: A Movement Assessment Tool for Compulsory School Pupils

“…The test may also be used as formative assessment as well as guidance for PE teachers and coaches. In line with what Silverman, Keating, and Phillips (2008) suggest regarding the use of fitness tests as formative evaluation of educational goals, we would argue that the evaluation of movement skills can be approached in much the same way. The NyTid test, perhaps with the addition of movements involving music and rhythm (Okley & Wright, 1997) and movement skills in an outdoor environment, represents a versatile movement repertoire.…”

Measurement agreement of FITNESSGRAM aerobic capacity and body composition standards

“…While the results with aerobic capacity revealed very good agreement the agreement among the body composition measures was weaker. Although some have questioned the purpose and the usefulness of fitness testing (Corbin, Pangrazi et al, 1995;Rowland, 1995;Cale, Harris et al, 2007), it is a common component of most physical education programs (Lee, Burgeson et al, 2007;Silverman, Keating et al, 2008;Welk, 2008). It can provide useful information for teachers, administrators and researchers but it is important to ensure that the alternative tests give similar information.…”

“…They emphasized the importance of reliable and valid fitness testing techniques and guidelines, especially the meaningfulness of confidence in the testing process and why it is needed to ensure accurate data. Silverman, Keating, and Phillips (2008) addressed the association attributed with fitness testing, and how it has the potential to be a positive experience for everyone involved, especially youth. They also incorporated ways to use fitness testing as a method to enhance the instruction of fitness in a physical education setting, to help increase youth's positive attitude, knowledge and understanding of physical activity.…”

“…However, according to the National Association for Sports and Physical Education (NASPE), "The primary goal of assessment should be seen as the enhancement of learning, rather than simply the documenting of learning" (NASPE, 1995). There has been considerable debate about whether school-based fitness testing is a good use of time in the curriculum (Mahar and Rowe, 2008;Silverman, Keating and Phillips, 2008;Welk, 2008;Morrow and Ede, 2009). Some of the main uses of fitness testing include facilitating in fitness education, providing feedback and allowing personal tracking (Welk and Meredith, 2008).…”