PRELIMINARY EVALUATION OF A PROPOSED NEW PHYSICAL READINESS TEST
Abstract
Approximately 250 Marines, aged 18-45 years, were administered a proposed new Physical Readiness Test, consisting of pull-ups; push-ups; rope climb; bent knee sit-ups in 2 minutes, feet held; leg raises in 2 minutes, elbows held; squat thrusts in 2 minutes; standing broad jump (best of three attempts); jump and reach (best of three attempts); and 3-mile forced march. Means, standard deviations, and intercorrelations of test scores are reported, together with observations and recommendations. Particular attention is drawn to the possibility of cardiac damage to older men subjected to such tests.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Nov 01, 1967
- Accession Number
- AD0662412
Entities
People
- Leslie Jr H. Cronau
- Philip Rasch
- William E. Yarger