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Wheelchair VO2max TestTesting and measurement are the means of collecting information upon which subsequent performance evaluations and decisions are made but in the analysis we need to bear in mind the factors that may influence the results. ObjectiveTo monitor the athlete's level of aerobic fitness.
Required ResourcesTo undertake this test you will require:
How to conduct the testThe test, based on work by Franklin et al. (1990) [1], comprises of seeing how far an athlete can travel in twelve minutes. The assistant should record the total distance covered to the nearest 100 metres. AnalysisAnalysis of the result is by comparing it with the results of previous tests. It is expected that, with appropriate training between each test, the analysis would indicate an improvement. AssessmentThe following table provides an assessment of your test result:
Target GroupThis test is suitable for wheelchair athletes but not for individuals where the test would be contraindicated. ReliabilityTest reliability refers to the degree to which a test is consistent and stable in measuring what it is intended to measure. Reliability will depend upon how strict the test is conducted and the individual's level of motivation to perform the test. The following link provides a variety of factors that may influence the results and therefore the test reliability. ValidityTest validity refers to the degree to which the test actually measures what it claims to measure and the extent to which inferences, conclusions, and decisions made on the basis of test scores are appropriate and meaningful. This test provides a means to monitor the effect of training on the athlete's physical development. For an assessment of your Vo2 max see the VO2 max normative data tables. Advantages
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