Extended Questions:
1. What are some common mistakes that may occur in administering this lab?
Some common mistakes that may occur could be having the wrong distance available, not recording the time accurately, not recording the pulse immediately after completing the test, or having the wrong group of individuals for the test.
2. Identify possible sources of error in this lab.
Walking is not the best method to calculate VO2 max as it is a submaximal test. There could be a miscalculation regarding your heart beat or the VO2 max equation.
3. Assess the practicality of using this lab in the field.
This is a practical test to conduct because there is minimal equipment required, minimal set up required, a large group can be tested at the same time, and you are able to complete the test on your own.
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Research the reliability and/or validity of this lab using the internet, journal articles, and other credible sources.
After doing some research, I have discovered that the validity of the Rockport Walking test is dependent on the group of individuals being tested, but most time it is considered reliable. It is a reliable test of fitness for US Air Force males (Military Medicine, 2011), women aged 50-69 years (Hageman et al., 2001), and males and females aged 18-29 (Keller, 2002). …show more content…
PhD, PT; Walker, Susan Noble EdD, RN, FAAN; Pullen, Carol H EdD, RN;
Pellerito, Peter. Journal of Geriatric Physical Therapy: 2001
Keller, C. P. (2002). Validation of the 1-mile walking test in young adults at maximal and submaximal walking intensities (Doctoral dissertation, Montana State University ) [Abstract].
Weiglein, L., Herrick, J., Kirk, S., & Kirk, E. P. (2011). The 1-Mile Walk Test is a Valid
Predictor of VO 2max and is a Reliable Alternative Fitness Test to the 1.5-Mile
Run in U.S. Air Force Males. Military Medicine,176(6), 669-673. doi:10.7205/milmed-d
1. What are some common mistakes that may occur in administering this lab?
Some common mistakes that may occur could be having the wrong distance available, not recording the time accurately, not recording the pulse immediately after completing the test, or having the wrong group of individuals for the test.
2. Identify possible sources of error in this lab.
Walking is not the best method to calculate VO2 max as it is a submaximal test. There could be a miscalculation regarding your heart beat or the VO2 max equation.
3. Assess the practicality of using this lab in the field.
This is a practical test to conduct because there is minimal equipment required, minimal set up required, a large group can be tested at the same time, and you are able to complete the test on your own.
4. …show more content…
Research the reliability and/or validity of this lab using the internet, journal articles, and other credible sources.
After doing some research, I have discovered that the validity of the Rockport Walking test is dependent on the group of individuals being tested, but most time it is considered reliable. It is a reliable test of fitness for US Air Force males (Military Medicine, 2011), women aged 50-69 years (Hageman et al., 2001), and males and females aged 18-29 (Keller, 2002). …show more content…
PhD, PT; Walker, Susan Noble EdD, RN, FAAN; Pullen, Carol H EdD, RN;
Pellerito, Peter. Journal of Geriatric Physical Therapy: 2001
Keller, C. P. (2002). Validation of the 1-mile walking test in young adults at maximal and submaximal walking intensities (Doctoral dissertation, Montana State University ) [Abstract].
Weiglein, L., Herrick, J., Kirk, S., & Kirk, E. P. (2011). The 1-Mile Walk Test is a Valid
Predictor of VO 2max and is a Reliable Alternative Fitness Test to the 1.5-Mile
Run in U.S. Air Force Males. Military Medicine,176(6), 669-673. doi:10.7205/milmed-d