Why Fitness Test?Performance in any sporting event is the result of a multitude of factors, which include the amount of training performed, the body's adaptation to the training, motivation level, nutritional status and weather conditions to name a few. Through fitness testing, the factors involving physiological processes, over which there is some control, can be measured and ultimately improved upon. When trying to maximize performance, it is important to determine the athlete's ability in individual aspects of performance. Fitness testing attempts to measure individual components of performance, with the ultimate aim of studying and maximizing the athlete's ability in each component.The University of Alberta’s Faculty of Physical Education and Recreation runs a Sports and Health Assessment Centre, a great place to get yourself tested!