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Table 1 Summary of physical fitness test items

From: Physical fitness and anthropometric characteristics among adolescents living in urban or rural areas of Kosovo

Testing order

Fitness test item

Motor ability

Test description

Unit of measurement

Day 1, station 1

Isometric handgrip strength

Upper body strength

The maximal force exerted by squeezing a handgrip dynamometer

(kg)

Day 1, station 2

Sit-and-reach test

Flexibility

Maximal reach while sitting with extended knees

(cm)

Day 1, Station 3

Standing long jump

Lower body power

Maximal horizontal jump distance from a standing position

(cm)

Day 2, station 1

Countermovement jump

Lower body power

Maximal vertical jump distance from a standing position

(cm)

Day 2, station 2

10/20 m sprint

Speed

Minimal time needed on a 10/20 m distance run

(s)

Day 2, station 3

Multistage fitness test

Aerobic endurance

Maximal levels achieved while increasing the running speed

(number of shuttles)