Measuring Aerobic Fitness of Hispanic Youth, Ages 9 to 12 Years

Suminski, R. R.; Ryan, N. D.; Jackson, Andrew S.; Poston, Walker S. C.; Foreyt, John P.

doi:10.1097/00005768-199905001-01585

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“…These include physical work capacity at a heart rate of 170 beats per minute (Petzl et al, 1988;Mahoney, 1992;Rowland et al, 1993), maximal 20 meter shuttle run test (Van Mechelen et al, 1986;Leger et al, 1988;Mahoney, 1992;Suminski et al, 2004), or endurance time on a treadmill test (Rump et al, 2002). All these approaches have been shown to generate weaker correlation coefficients, compared to those in the present study.…”

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Maximal oxygen uptake versus maximal power output in children

Dencker¹,

Thorsson²,

Karlsson

et al. 2008

Journal of Sports Sciences

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Maximal oxygen uptake (VO 2PEAK ) is considered the optimal method to assess aerobic fitness.Such measurements, however, require special equipment and training. Maximal exercise test with determination of maximum power output (max W) offers a more simple approach. This study explores the relationship between VO 2PEAK and max W in 247 children (139 boys and 108 girls), aged 7.9-11.1 years. VO 2PEAK was measured by indirect calorimetry during a maximal ergometer exercise test with an initial workload of 30 W and 15 W · min -1 increase.Also, maximal power output was measured. A sample (n=124) was used to calculate reference equation, which was then validated in another sample (n=123). Linear reference equation for both gender combined; VO 2PEAK (ml · min ) (1 SD). This study implies that maximum power output serves as a good surrogate measurement for VO 2PEAK in population-studies of children aged 8-11 years.2

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Maximal oxygen uptake versus maximal power output in children

Dencker¹,

Thorsson²,

Karlsson

et al. 2008

Journal of Sports Sciences

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“…The 20mSRT is a valid and reliable method of calculating aerobic fitness in youth. 30 Safety and tolerability. Separate safety and satisfaction questionnaires were given to parent (17 items) and child (11 30 BETHEA ET AL.…”

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Pilot Study of an Active Screen Time Game Correlates with Improved Physical Fitness in Minority Elementary School Youth

Bethea

Berry

Maloney

et al. 2012

Games for Health Journal

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Objective: The aim of our feasibility study was to examine the acceptability and utility of ''Dance Dance Revolution'' (DDR) (Konami of America, Redwood City, CA)) to increase physical fitness in 8-11-year-old black and Hispanic youth. Subjects and Methods: Twenty-eight 4 th and 5 th grade children attending an afterschool program participated. Outcomes included physical activity, physical fitness, use of home DDR, survey of safety and acceptability, anthropometrics, and fasting metabolic profile measured at baseline, 12 weeks, and 30 weeks. Results: At 12 weeks, physical fitness (maximum O 2 uptake [VO 2 max]) increased by 4.9 -9.9 percent and was sustained through 30 weeks, when the VO 2 max was 105.0 -9.9 percent (range, 93.0-133.9 percent) of baseline values. Absolute VO 2 max increased by 2.97 -4.99 mL/kg/minute (95% confidence interval 0.75-5.19, P = 0.013). Participants maintained an average of 1.12 hours/day of increased movement to music. Trends suggested increased total moderate-vigorous physical activity, decreased light activity, and a modest increase in sedentary screen time. There were no significant changes in body mass index, fasting lipids, or glucose. Participants and parents approved of the activity. Conclusion: DDR appears feasible and acceptable to minority youth. DDR may increase moderate-vigorous physical activity and improve physical fitness in at-risk populations.

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“…A thorough review of measurement research on youth fitness components can be found in Welk and Meredith (2008). Criterionrelated validity evidence for the PACER has been provided by several authors (Armstrong, Williams, & Ringham, 1988;Barnett et al, 1993;Boreham et al, 1990;Leger et al, 1988;Liu et al, 1992;Mahar et al, 2006;Suminski et al, 2004;van Mechelen et al, 1986). The age group most often studied was 12-15-year-old participants, with one study including 11-year olds, one study including 16-year olds, and one study including participants between 8-19 years.…”

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“…Thus, the criterion measure should be the most accurate measure of the construct and is often referred to as the "gold standard" measure. In most youth fitness validation studies, measured VO 2 max is recognized as the criterion measure of aerobic capacity (Barnett, Chan, & Bruce, 1993;Boreham, Paliczka, & Nichols, 1990;Cureton, Sloniger, O'Bannon, Black, & McCormack, 1995;Leger, Mercier, Gadoury, & Lambert, 1988;Liu, Plowman, & Looney, 1992;Mahar, Welk, Rowe, Crotts, & McIver, 2006;Suminski, Ryan, Poston, & Jackson, 2004;van Mechelen, Hlobil, & Kemper, 1986).…”

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Practical Guidelines for Valid and Reliable Youth Fitness Testing

Mahar

Rowe

2008

Measurement in Physical Education and Exercise Science

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Accurate measures of youth fitness are needed by researchers and practitioners. Evidence of validity and reliability are essential before results of youth fitness tests can be used to make sound decisions. This article describes a three-stage paradigm for validation research and provides guidance for conducting and understanding norm-referenced and criterion-referenced validity and reliability research. Advice is provided on how to administer fitness tests and how to use fitness test results in ways that promote reliability and validity in practice. Users of fitness tests are cautioned that interpretation and use of fitness tests involve important educational, pedagogical, and psychological consequences. Confidence in youth fitness test results and the decisions that are made based on these scores depend upon careful test design and administration that incorporate a sound understanding of the principles of validity and reliability.

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Measuring Aerobic Fitness of Hispanic Youth, Ages 9 to 12 Years

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Maximal oxygen uptake versus maximal power output in children

Maximal oxygen uptake versus maximal power output in children

Pilot Study of an Active Screen Time Game Correlates with Improved Physical Fitness in Minority Elementary School Youth

Practical Guidelines for Valid and Reliable Youth Fitness Testing

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