Standardised Fitness Testing Battery inside the Scope of VCE PE
Allowing students to become familiar with testing protocols whilst collecting valid & reliable data from timing gates, force plates, and jump mats in the classroom setting.
Standardised Fitness Testing Battery inside the Scope of VCE PE
Allowing students to become familiar with testing protocols whilst collecting valid & reliable data from timing gates, force plates, and jump mats in the classroom setting.
We Work With Over 240 Victorian Secondary Schools
standard package
$800 
$800 (excl GST) for 1-20 students. +$25/pp for numbers >21.
Includes travel within 100km of our Mulgrave facility*
  • 90 minute session (flexible to your class times).
  • Battery of standardised fitness tests so students become familiar with testing protocols.
  • Use of top-of the range sport science equipment including timing gates, jump mat, force plates, and light pods to ensure maximum reliability.
  • Fitness tests can be determined by us, or requested by you based on your findings from an activity analysis.
  • Full copy of all collected data for later use in class.
  • *Travel included 0-100km from 17 Miles St, Mulgrave VIC 3170. Contact tyler@metsperformance.com if booking further than 100km away for a custom quote.
About The Battery
This practical session gives students the opportunity to experience using top of the range sport science equipment in the classroom setting. We will bring timing gates, jump mats, and force plates to your school and set up in your (single or double court) gymnasium or other large space.
This ~90 minute (double period) session allows all students to get involved in the practical aspect while applying the content covered Unit 4 AOS 1.

Here's how it works:

Option 1A: We set up a fitness testing battery of our choosing for most fitness components. These tests are on the VCE study design and could be assessed. You have the option to include some "fun" tests such as a reaction time wall and basketball co-ordination test which students enjoy, but are not on the study design.

Option 1B: You tell us which fitness tests you want based on your completed activity analysis and we will set it up with our equipment. For example, you may have identified that the illinois agility test is more specific to the demands of your activity compared to SEMO or 5-0-5. Conversely, there may be no requirement for the athlete to test agility because the movement analysis didn't confirm that it was an important fitness component. This option works excellently if you have already done a Activity Analysis session with us.

2. After a warm-up, we walk through each testing station with the students and discuss the fitness testing protocol, which fitness component is being tested, how we're ensuring high reliability and validity, and justify why we have chosen this fitness test over an alternative option.

3. Students will be split into even groups and rotate around the activities together, recording their results on a provided worksheet. There is typically 9-12 tests to complete pending time available and which fitness components you've identified as important (for option 1B)

4. Students enter their results into a Google form (smart devices ie phones required), and we send you through the graphed data. This data has every student's individual results along with a class average for each fitness test.
VCAA Tests We Can Run With Our Technology
Aerobic Power:
- Yo-Yo test
- 20m shuttle run test

Anaerobic capacity: 
- Repco peak power test*

Muscular power:
- Vertical jump (force plate)

Speed:
- 20m sprint (timing gates)

Flexibility:
- Sit & Reach
Agility:
- 5-0-5 (timing gates)
- Illinois (timing gates)
- Semo (timing gates)

Muscular Strength:
- Hand Grip Dynamometer.

Body Composition:
- Skinfolds*

*1-3 students can complete these tests towards the end of the session if desired. If we were to conduct skin fold testing, we could complete this through a t-shirt and shorts for demonstrative purposes rather than topless.

This Session Relates To...
  • ​Fitness components: Including aerobic power, anaerobic capacity, speed, agility, muscular power, and body composition. 
  • Purpose of fitness testing: Including physiological, psychological, and socio-cultural perspectives.
  • ​Pre-testing considerations: Including PAR-Q, informed consent, test aims and protocols.
  • ​Reliability and validity: Discussion surrounding precautions taken to ensure test validity and maximise reliability.
  • ​Methods of standardised tests for various fitness component: Protocol discussed for each test chosen.
  • ​Conduct a valid and reliable assessment of fitness using ethical protocols.
  • Determine an appropriate fitness testing regime based on the physiological, psychological and socio-cultural needs of the individual and the requirements of the activity
  • Perform, observe, analyse and report on practical laboratory exercises designed to assess fitness prior to designing a training program.
  • Justify the selection of fitness tests in relation to the physiological, psychological and socio-cultural requirements of the test subject.
The Data Looks Like This...
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does your service cost?
$800 excl GST for up to 20 students. +$25/student for number >21. Included travel within 100km of 17-19 Miles Street, Mulgrave.
What does the school need to supply?
Just a large space (single or double basketball court) and 1 basketball.
We only have a 60 minute class. Can we still book the demonstration?
A 60 minute class is achievable for class sizes of 20 or less.
Do you send us the data?
Yes, we will send you all the post-test data in an excel spreadsheet so you can look back over it in class.
Can we book this service at any time during the school year?
Yes, we take bookings at any time during the year subject to availability. Our availability will show up when you click the "Book Online Now" button below.
Does the student need to pass a medical exam prior to testing?
No, treat this as any other prac class. We will ask students if anyone is unable to participate for any reason, and we would expect to be told of any medical concerns on the day.
We're a regional/country school, can we still book your services?
Yes, subject to availability. If you're further than 100km from the CBD, you'll need to email tyler@metsperformance.com to inquire about availability to ensure we allow enough travel time.
Our school requires your proof of insurance and a WWCC on file, can you supply these?
All of our compliance forms can be downloaded here.
How do you take payment?
We'll invoice the school upon your booking being accepted.
Do you offer any other testing services?
Yes, a list of services we provide can be found here.
I have a small class, can we bring our students to your facility?
No, we do not have the adequate space to run a fitness testing battery session at our facility.
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