Why the study?
Which field test is most valid and reliable for predicting maximum oxygen uptake in children and adolescents?
Population
90 children and adolescents (aged 10-18 years)
Comparison
Three field tests: timed distance run, step… vs Directly measured VO2 max during a maximal…
Design
Cross-sectional
Authors
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May support 1-mile run for youth VO2 max estimation; leaves open prospective validation across populations.
Which field test is most valid and reliable for predicting maximum oxygen uptake in children and adolescents?
The 1-mile timed distance run is a superior field test for validly and reliably predicting maximum oxygen uptake in children and adolescents.
Buono et al. (1991) studied this question.
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