Predictions from Physical Fitness Tests Impact of Age and Gender
Abstract
Physical fitness tests are employed in most armed forces; the purpose being to avoid persons with insufficient fitness. The predictive value is strongly influenced by the prevalence of the tested quality. In regard to physical work capacity, higher values are more prevalent among males compared to females and among younger people compared to older ones. At a prevalence of .9 for males and .4 for females, the success rate among those who passes the test would theoretically be 95% and 70%, respectively. Prevalence should be included when predicting the possible outcome of different tests. This theoretical example is in line with empirical findings. For example, among fire-fighters who had passed a treadmill test, the success rate in a smoke-diving task was 90% in age group 20-30 years, 78% in age group 31-40 years, 69% in age group 41-50 years, and 30% in age group 51-60 years.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Aug 01, 2000
- Accession Number
- ADP010352
Entities
People
- U. Bergh
- U. Danielsson