A "fitness test" is an assessment of one's physical ability to perform an activity, exercise, or sport. There are several alternative terms that can be used to describe this type of evaluation. Some popular synonyms for "fitness test" include performance evaluation, physical examination, physical assessment, fitness evaluation, fitness assessment, and health assessment. Additionally, other terms may be more specific or tailored to particular activities or sports, such as a running test, endurance test, football combine test, or basketball fitness evaluation. Whatever term is used, the goal of a fitness test is to determine one's current level of physical fitness and identify areas for improvement in order to help achieve specific health and fitness goals.