During the 7th grade in Early Light Academy students are exposed to weekly fitness testing called "The Combine". The Combine is a series of fitness tests or evaluations used by the NBA, NFL, MLS and numerous other professional sports organizations. There are no sports skills presented during each test. Instead, the student is asked to preform a unique fitness test to evaluate a certain physical skill such as explosion, vertical leap, speed or agility.
Below is a video of Tim Tebow during the NFL Combine:
Below is an advertisement for the Nike Sparq Test:
Each student is required to record each test using their Fitness Test Journal (Link Below). Their results and a test reflection will be recorded in their journal. Here is a quick recap of what is required in each Fitness Test Journal entry:
- Drawing a description of weekly fitness test
- Personal results of each test
- Reflection paragraph on test and results received
This is a very exciting and unique opportunity for 7th grade students to learn about professional testing procedures used by the NFL, NBA and the MLS. Students will also be able compare and contrast their results and see their personal growth. Below are links to each weekly test given to aid in reflection and prepare the student for each upcoming challenge. There is also a link to the recommended Fitness Test Journal created by Mead.
- Recommended Fitness Test Journal
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