Two objectives of physical fitness test are :
1. Measuring Muscular Strength
2. Measuring Endurance Power
Muscular strength : It means ability of the muscles to overcome resistance. Strength also implies the amount of force a muscle or a muscular group can exert. A certain level of physical fitness is also essential for a common man whereas for a sportsman it is the most essential to have muscular strength.
Endurance : It is another component of physical fitness. It is the ability to sustain an activity or the ability to resist fatigue. In all sports, Endurance is, directly or indirectly of a great significance. It is measured, usually, by the number of repetitions, For example number of steps an individual can complete in one minute is often, used to measure the endurance of muscles.
