Physical Efficiency Index: Calculation, Protocol, and Interpretation
The Physical Efficiency Index (PEI) is calculated from Harvard Step Test data, using formulas that incorporate exercise duration and three post-exerci...
By Alex
Category: Fitness Assessment
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Dunk Testing: Understanding Hydrostatic Weighing, Procedure, and Accuracy
Dunk testing, formally known as hydrostatic weighing, is a highly accurate method for assessing body composition by determining body density based on ...
By Jordan
Curl-Up Test: Purpose, Step-by-Step Guide, and Interpretation
The curl-up test measures abdominal muscular endurance by having an individual perform controlled trunk flexion repetitions at a specific cadence, aim...
By Jordan
Standing Jump Test: Purpose, Execution, Benefits, and Limitations
The standing jump test is a field assessment used to measure an individual's explosive lower body power and horizontal jumping ability, widely applied...
By Hart
Mile Run Test: Purpose, Performance, Interpretation, and Benefits
The Mile Run Test is a widely recognized and simple field-based fitness assessment designed to estimate an individual's aerobic capacity and cardiovas...
By Jordan
Fitness Test Sequencing: Importance, Principles, and Recommended Order
Proper fitness test sequencing involves arranging assessments from least to most fatiguing and skill-interfering, guided by physiological principles, ...
By Jordan
The 12-Minute Cooper Run Test: Purpose, Performance, and Interpretation
The 12-minute Cooper run is a standardized fitness test developed by Dr. Kenneth Cooper in 1968, designed to assess an individual's aerobic fitness by...
By Hart
Chest Movement: Understanding, Measuring, and Enhancing Thoracic Mobility
Measuring chest movement involves assessing thoracic excursion, scapular mobility, pectoral flexibility, and thoracic spine mobility using tools like ...
By Hart
Speed Beep Test: Overview, Measurement, Performance, and Improvement
The Speed Beep Test is a field-based fitness assessment designed to measure an individual's repeated sprint ability, change of direction speed, and an...
By Jordan
