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When selecting fitness tests for a group of adolescents with varying body types and fitness levels, which of the following statements is MOST accurate?

  1. Body composition testing using skin fold calipers will provide identical motivation across all body types
  2. The multi-stage fitness test is equally suitable for all participants regardless of current fitness level
  3. Adaptations to testing protocols may be needed to accommodate individual differences while still assessing the intended component
  4. Skill-related components should be prioritized over health-related components for all adolescents
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Consider Option C: 

  • Individual differences in body type, previous experience, and current fitness levels may require adaptations to testing protocols to ensure validity and psychological safety while still assessing the intended fitness component.

Other Options:

  • A is incorrect: Body composition testing may have negative psychological impacts on some adolescents, particularly those with higher body fat percentages, and doesn’t provide identical motivation across different body types.
  • B is incorrect: Multi-stage fitness tests can be demotivating and potentially unsafe for those with very low fitness levels, and modifications may be necessary.
  • D is incorrect: Priority between skill-related and health-related components should depend on the purpose of testing and individual needs, not be universally applied.