This document discusses the importance of collecting initial data on fitness levels before starting an improvement program. It describes using observation schedules to collect initial overall performance data and standardized tests to collect focused data on specific fitness components. An example observation schedule is provided to analyze a player's cardio-respiratory endurance and performance deterioration over a match. Standardized tests allow measuring fitness in a controlled way and comparing to norms, and should be repeated during a program to monitor improvements.

1. Int 2 PE Preparation of the Body Lecture 2 – Data Collection

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