We welcomed on Dr Brendan O'Keeffe to discuss his PhD studies that focused on developing and trialing a health-related fitness test battery in Irish post-primary schools. We discussed why we should be testing, how to conduct tests, what tests to include and some tips around who to do and what not to do.
We looked at how Ireland's fitness levels compare to European norms and why they may be as they are.
We also had discussions around how fitness testing fits in as part of an overall meaningful PE programme and what role schools play in the long term health and fitness of the Irish population.
