FIELD TESTING OF CARDIORESPIRATORY FITNESS IN PRIMARY-SCHOOL CHILDREN

  • 1 January 1978
    • journal article
    • research article
    • Vol. 10  (3) , 208-213
Abstract
The validity of using timed distance runs as predictors of cardiorespiratory fitness in 1st, 2nd and 3rd grade children was explored. Maximal O2 uptake (.ovrhdot.VO2 max), determined via the open-circuit method during treadmill running, and performance on runs of 800, 1200 and 1600 m were compared for 83 children. Males exceeded females on .ovrhdot.VO2 max and possessed significantly faster times on all the distances run. The 1600 m run was the best predictor of .ovrhdot.VO2 max (ml/kg) in both sexes. Test-retest reliability of the 1600 m run was checked with 120 students and ranged from + .824 for 1st grade females to + .918 for 3rd grade males. Normative values for 1st, 2nd and 3rd grade students were calculated from data connected on 1440 elementary students. All subjects studied had previously received instruction and practice on the phenomenon of paced distance running.

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