For many students, fitness testing is an unavoidable part of school sport and physical education. But unlike Mathematics or English assessments, fitness tests can sometimes feel unpredictable, unexplained and disconnected from the learning process. A student might be told to complete a beep test, sprint, jump, strength or endurance assessment with little advance notice. They […]
Know where your athletes are starting. Measure progress. Be better for the new season. Pre-season is one of the most important periods in the sporting calendar. For all sports, the preparation is about more than simply getting players back on the field. Understanding the physical demands of your sport – and where your athletes are […]
Human development and performance are not linear. Whether we are watching a child learn to move, helping an athlete develop their capabilities, or supporting someone returning from injury, there is a progression that needs to be respected. The GPTQA Flow provides a framework for understanding that progression. At its simplest, the GPTQA Flow demonstrates the […]
Not all performance testing technologies measure in exactly the same way – and that’s not necessarily a bad thing. Different technologies measure performance in different ways, with each offering its own level of accuracy, reliability and practicality. The right choice depends on what you want to measure and how you plan to use the results. […]
Your body composition assessment is more than just a number on the scales. Let’s take a closer look at what your results mean and how they can help you understand your body and track your progress. Body Fat Percentage (%) is the amount of fat in the body, shown as a percentage of your total […]
What is BIA? BIA, or bioelectrical impedance analysis, assesses body composition – the different components that make up your body, including body fat, muscle, bone and body water. By assessing body composition, you are provided with a deeper understanding of your body, where you store your weight, and which components are changing over time, rather […]
What is Human Performance Testing? Performance is defined as ‘the action or process of performing a task or function’ – Oxford Languages, 2026. As humans, we perform a number of tasks and functions in our day-to-day life, but are we completing them effectively and efficiently?When at school, we learn things, like Maths and English, and […]
