McCloy Physical Fitness Test

Testing and measurement are the means of collecting information upon which subsequent performance evaluations and decisions are made but in the analysis we need to bear in mind the factors that may influence the results.

Objective

To monitor the development of the athlete's strength.

Required Resources

To undertake this test you will require:

  • Gym with mats and a bar on which to do pull ups
  • Stop watch
  • Assistant

How to conduct the test

The athlete undertakes a series of exercises with the coach recording the number of repetitions completed for each exercise. The coach should allow a three minute recovery between each exercise. The test comprises of the following exercises:

  • Chins (Pull Ups) to maximum
  • Press Ups to maximum
  • Squat Thrusts for 1 minute
  • Squat Jumps for 1 minute
  • Sit Ups for 2 minutes

Analysis

Analysis of the result is by comparing it with the results of previous tests. It is expected that, with appropriate training between each test, the analysis would indicate an improvement.

The Physical Fitness Index (P.F.I.) is calculated by adding together the repetitions completed for each exercise and then dividing the total by five.

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Pull Ups

Press Ups

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Physical Fitness Index

Target Group

This test is suitable for active individuals but not for those where the test would be contraindicated.

Reliability

Reliability would depend upon, how strict the test is conducted and the individual's level of motivation to perform the test.

Validity

There are no published tables to relate results to potential performance in competition.

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Associated Pages

The following Sports Coach pages should be read in conjunction with this page:

Associated Books

The following books provide more information related to this topic:

  • Advanced Studies in Physical Education and Sport, P Beashel et al., ISBN 0 17 4482345
  • Physical Education and the Study of Sport, B. Davis et al., ISBN 0 7234 31752
  • Essentials of Exercise Physiology, W.D. McArdle et al., ISBN 0 683 30507 7
  • Physical Education and Sport Studies, D. Roscoe et al., ISBN 1 901424 20 0
  • The World of Sport Examined, P. Beashel et al., ISBN 0 17 438719 9
  • Advanced PE for Edexcel, F. Galligan et al., ISBN 0 435 50643 9
  • Examining Physical Education, K. Bizley, ISBN 0 435 50660 9
  • Sport and PE, K Wesson et al., ISBN 0 340 683821
  • PE for you, J. Honeybourne, ISBN 0 7487 3277 2