1. Fitness Assessment & Data Gathering Why do we need to assess our fitness levels? Allows you to identify our strengths & weakness Provides objective, accurate and reliable information about the performer in relation To the specific demands of the activity. Identifies areas of individual strengths and weaknesses Provides a clear focus for planning a programme to improve performance related fitness Provides a baseline or starting point Allows a process of monitoring and recording fitness development through Comparison of the results of subsequent tests. The process of fitness assessment allows the individual to progress by maximising strengths and addressing weaknesses.