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HMS, TIP EQ-Bank 079 MC

Which of the following fitness tests would best reflect the demands of an elite soccer midfielder?

  1. Wingate anaerobic test
  2. Vertical jump test
  3. Yo-yo intermittent recovery test
  4. Rockport 1.6 km walk test
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\(C\)

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  • C is correct: The Yo-yo intermittent recovery test best for an elite soccer midfielder, as it measures aerobic power through repeated high-intensity efforts with short recovery, mirroring game conditions.

Other options:

  • A is incorrect: The Wingate test measures anaerobic power but does not replicate soccer’s intermittent demands.
  • B is incorrect: The vertical jump test measures power, relevant but not the key fitness demand for midfielders.
  • D is incorrect: The Rockport walk is submaximal and designed for general populations, not elite athletes.