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Fitness Tests for Specific Populations

Many of the tests described on this site are designed for testing the fitness of sports people, though they can be used as they are or modified to cater to specific groups.

Specific Sports

Specific Groups



Testing for Specific Age Groups

There are specific requirements for testing young people and the elderly population. Read the Guide to Age Group Testing, Testing for the Elderly and Testing Children for more information about fitness testing such groups. Below are some of the testing protocols for specific age groups.

Children / School Age (more)

Adult Test Protocols (more)

Keeping fit hiking It's important to keep fit as you age

Testing the Elderly (more)

Testing the Overweight

Testing People with Disabilities (more)

In addition to the many of the regular fitness tests, there are some tests that have been adapted specifically for people with a disability. Read more about Testing the Disabled.



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