PSYCHOLOGICAL STATES AND AEROBIC FITNESS OF MALE AND FEMALE RECRUITS BEFORE AND AFTER BASIC TRAINING

  • 1 January 1978
    • journal article
    • research article
    • Vol. 49  (4) , 603-606
Abstract
Psychological states and aerobic fitness were measured using a battery of psychological tests and a bicycle ergometer work test. A group of approximately 200 male and female subjects were tested at the beginning of a 6 wk basic training cycle and another group of 200 were tested at the completion of basic training. A difference in mood, anxiety, self confidence and physical fitness was evident in groups of male recruits, but not in female recruits after training. A significant difference existed between males and females in terms of physical work capacity. These differences in work capacity and psychological responses should be considered in the assignment and selection of personnel for high work intensity military occupations.

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