Validation of cardiovascular fitness field tests in children with mental retardation

Bo Fernhall; Kenneth H. Pitetti; Matthew D. Vukovich; Nancy Stubbs; Terri Hensen; Joseph P. Winnick; Francis X. Short

doi:10.1352/0895-8017(1998)102<0602:VOCFFT>2.0.CO;2

Validation of cardiovascular fitness field tests in children with mental retardation

Bo Fernhall
, Kenneth H. Pitetti
, Matthew D. Vukovich
, Nancy Stubbs
, Terri Hensen
, Joseph P. Winnick
, Francis X. Short

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George Washington University
Wichita State University
The College at Brockport, State University of New York

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The validity of the 600-yard walk/run, the 20-m shuttle run, and a modified 16-m shuttle run was determined to measure aerobic capacity (VO2peak) in children with mild and moderate mental retardation. Practice sessions for all tests were conducted. All field tests were very reliable, and VO2peak was significantly related to them all. A stepwise multiple regression showed that field test performance, body mass index (BMI), and gender, but not age, were also significant predictors of VO2peak. All field tests were valid and reliable indicators of aerobic capacity, suggesting that these tests can be used to predict VO2max in children with mild and moderate mental retardation.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	602-612
Number of pages	11
Journal	Systems and Psychosocial Advances Research Center Publications and Presentations
Volume	102
Issue number	6
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1352/0895-8017(1998)102<0602:VOCFFT>2.0.CO;2
State	Published - May 1998

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Developmental and Educational Psychology
General Health Professions

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