Methods of evaluating aerobic capacity Flashcards
Memory method
POSESS
POSES
Protocol (description of test)
Objective (direct) or predicted
Simple/ complex
Evaluation
Suitability/ Sub maximal or maximal
The 4 methods
Direct gas analysis
12 min cooper run
MSFT
Step test
Direct gas analysis- P
Measure of expired air
Direct gas analysis- O
Objective (direct) more accurate
Direct gas analysis- S
Complex- expensive experienced tester required
Direct gas analysis- E
Oxygen used calculated
Direct gas analysis- Suitability
Not suitable for people with health issues
Direct gas analysis- Sub maximal/ Maximal
Maximal
12 Min Cooper Run- P
Run as far as possible in 12 mins
12 Min Cooper Run- O
Predicted measure- less accurate
12 Min Cooper Run- S
Simple- easy set up
12 Min Cooper Run- E
Distance covered measured
12 Min Cooper Run- Suitability
Not suitable for people with health issues
12 Min Cooper Run- Sub maximal/ Maximal
Maximal
MSFT- P
Run shuttles in time with beeps
MSFT- O
Predicted measure- less accurate
MSFT- S
Simple- easy set up
MSFT- E
Level/ shuttle achieved
MSFT- Suitability
Not suitable for people with health issues
MSFT- Sub maximal/ maximal
Maximal
Step test- P
Step on/ off box at set rate/time
Step test- O
Predicted measure- less accurate
Step test- S
Simple- easy to set up
Step test- E
HR recovery recorded
Step test- Suitability
Suitable for all
Step test- Sub maximal/ Maximal
Sub- maximal
