Physical Ability Tests Select a job that requires a moderate level of physical a

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Physical Ability Tests Select a job that requires a moderate level of physical ability, such as security staff, office delivery personnel, door-to-door salespersons, retail salesperson, or nurses at hospitals and conduct an interview to determine their level of physical activity. Create a list of 8-10 interview questions and conduct an interview to determine their level of physical activity. Based on your interview, create a physical ability test plan for this job. While it is important you develop a list of questions based on your reading of the individual assessment some of the questions you may want to include for the interview include: Prior to being hired were you asked to take any physical ability tests? What do you perceive to be the physical demands of your job? On a scale of 1 to 5, with 5 meaning very physically demanding and 1 meaning not at all physically demanding, how physically demanding would you say your job is? Are there physical demands you were unaware of prior to accepting your position? Do you believe physical ability tests should be given to individuals being considered for your type of work? if yes, what types of physical tests would you recommend? Create a detailed physical ability test plan for this position. Use the template provided. The plan must include a minimum of five physical ability tests. Please describe each test in detail, and indicate how the tests will be administered and evaluated. Make sure you also include the interview questions you asked.

Here is the template to use

TITLE OF TEST:
INTRODUCTION: (an explanation of the reasons for and parameters of the testing)
APPLICANTS NECESSARY PREPARATION: (explaining the points the applicant needs to consider prior to taking the test.)
TEST COMPONENTS: o Test Description (Overview of what it to be done.) o Related Job Task : (Explanation as to why this test is related to the job) o Procedure: (Specific details as to what the applicant must do to successfully complete the test.) o Criteria: (What are the measurable results that must be achieved, such as time on task, amount of task completion expected, and grading criteria, i.e., points/pass –fail, penalities, etc.) o Illustrated Component: (If necessary, obstacle course map, procedural images, etc.)

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Create a list of 8-10 interview questions and conduct an interview to determine their level of physical activity.

- how would you keep your knowledge of fitness up to date.

- do you do any physical activities?

- if so, what is your routine?

- what is your routine as well as your diet?

- explain what is the importance of fitness and skills in your life ?

- how important is time management in your life?

- what fitness goals have you set for yourself?

- name at least three activities you carry out everyday

- if you're asked to appoint a fitness regime to a patient, how would you design it?

TITLE OF TEST: physical ability test

INTRODUCTION: For a door to door sales job, it is very important that the employee can go through heat, sun and be able to sustain his smile even after such hardships. In order to achieve this, it is more than important that the employee should be physically fit as well as mentally strong . Hence, it is required to check the physical ability of the employee.

APPLICANTS NECESSARY PREPARATION:

The applicant has to be prepared to be tested for a whole day, in the sun, with at least 35 houses to be checked and 2-3 kms would be required to be checked. Also, the accompanying person would notice any difference in the attitude of the employee, just to ensure if hardships affect the person's facial expression. Hence, the application has to be mentally prepared.

TEST COMPONENTS: smile, facial expression, ability to sustain heavy work out.

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