Aerobic Capicity Flashcards
what is aerobic capacity
the ability to take in, transport and use oxygen to sustain periods of prolonged sub-maximal work’
what is V02 max
O2) you can consume and use in a minute
what factors can affect Aerobic Capacity
Physiological
Age
Training
Gender
describe the multi stage fitness test
A high intensity progressive test to exaughstion over a 20m shuttle
what are some advantages of the multi stage fitness test
great for groups
simple concept
what are some disadvantages of the multistage fitness test
not good for non-runners
only a prediction
Describe the cooper run
A 12 minute run on a flat surface with the aim to run as fast as possible
what are some advantages of the cooper run
Simple
great for groups
What are some disadvatges of the cooper run
not good for non runners
motivation based
boring
Describe Direct Gas Analysis
Running a treadmill that gets progressivley harder, O2 in and 02 out measured, the difference is 02 consumption
what are some advantages of the direct gas analysis
very specific
accurate
valid
what is a disadvantage of the direct gas analysis
requires expensive equipment
describe the queens college step test
a 41.3 elevated step, females have a 22steps/min rate while males go at a 24steps/min. after 3 minutes HR is measured x 4
what are some advantages of the queens college step test
submaximal
simple
in groups
