The evaluation and testing of motor fitness in the physical recreation

Abstract

In this work, the review of the reference literature concerning the theory of constructing tests of motor fitness for the physical recreation’s requirements has been produced. The rules for creating tests of physical fitness have been presented and the necessity of constant control and evaluation of physical fitness, not only of children and adolescents, but also adults, has been substantiated. A focus has been put on the notion of the relative evaluation of the motor fitness. Its main idea is the target norm, which is in accordance with the current morphological, energetic, coordination and mental predispositions of a person. It has been proved that such methodological approach creates a system of impulses that positively motivate a person to be active physically. Physical activeness is a necessary factor of a correct psycho-motor development. Normal motor development of a human being has been defined as good health, intellectual development, socializing, life experience, considerable level of independence and high self-esteem. To reach these goals, a person requires constant physical activeness, supported by systematic control and evaluation of the level of motor fitness.