Rockport One mile test.pptx

Rockport 1mile test.

1. 1 MILE ROCKPORT WALKING TEST

2. Cardio-respiratory Fitness Cardiorespiratory fitness is important because it provides a measure of how efficient the cardiovascular and the respiratory system must work in order to take in and deliver oxygen to every cell in the body. During exercise, the demand for oxygen increases and so the cardiorespiratory system must increase its workload in order to match this demand. There is a positive correlation between oxygen demand and workload/exercise intensity.

3. The maximal oxygen uptake or aerobic capacity or VO 2 max The maximal oxygen uptake (aerobic capacity, or VO 2 max) is widely accepted as the criterion measure of cardiorespiratory fitness. VO 2 max is the maximum amount of oxygen that an individual can consume, deliver and use in a minute to fuel intense physical activity or exercise . Aerobic capacity is usually expressed as milliliters of oxygen used in one minute per kilogram of body weight ( ml/kg/min-1.0 ).

4. The maximal oxygen uptake or aerobic capacity or VO 2 max Most direct tests of VO 2 max uses a gas analyzer and require that the participant works to exhaustion . There is a positive and somewhat linear relationship between heart rate and oxygen consumption Therefore, it is possible to estimate VO 2 max using indirect tests like Harvard Step Test and the 1-mile walking test without having to subject participants to the physical stress and discomfort of a maximal test.

5. THE ONE-MILE ROCKPORT WALKING TEST The one-mile walking test is an evaluation of cardiovascular fitness , that seeks to predict an individual’s aerobic capacity ( VO 2 max ) The Rockport walking test was developed in 1986 by physiologists and cardiologists at the Department of Exercise Science at the University of Massachusetts at Amherst . The test is both indirect and sub-maximal in nature, making it considerably easier to implement in field-based scenarios

6. THE ONE-MILE ROCKPORT WALKING TEST The study found that there were no significant differences in the number of points scored during the Rockport Test when compared to the points scored in the 1.5-mile run. Furthermore, there were also no significant differences between the average and predicted VO 2 max.

7. THE ONE-MILE ROCKPORT WALKING TEST- Target Group The one-mile walking test is designed for both men and women aged 20-69 years of varying levels of fitness. As the test only requires a participant to perform a brisk walk, it is also suitable for deconditioned participants, older adults, or those that are overweight .

8. THE ONE-MILE ROCKPORT WALKING TEST- MATERIAL REQUIRED To conduct this test, you will require: 400-metre track Stopwatch Weighing Scale Assistant Heart Rate Monitor (Optional)

9. THE ONE-MILE ROCKPORT WALKING TEST- PROCEDURE Ask the assistant to weigh and records the subject’s Body Weight Mark the Starting and finish points in the track Instruct the athlete to warms up for 10 minutes Ask the assistant to give the command “GO”, starts the stopwatch Instruct the subject to walk and complete 1 mile (1609 meters) distance as fast as possible The subject should make every effort to push himself/herself, but should avoid jogging. Record the time taken for the subject to complete the test Measure the heart rate of the subject immediately on finishing Alternatively You can attach the heart rate monitor before the start of the test and ensure that it is correctly measuring heart rate. (Optional)

10. THE ONE-MILE ROCKPORT WALKING TEST- ASSESSMENT The formula ( Kilne 1987) used to calculate VO 2 max is: 132.853 – (0.0769 × Weight ) – (0.3877 × Age ) + (6.315 × Gender ) – (3.2649 × Time ) – (0.1565 × Heart rate ) Where: Weight is in pounds ( lbs ) Gender Male = 1 and Female = 0 Time is expressed in minutes and 100ths of minutes Heart rate is in beats/minute Age is in years

11. Male Age <20 21-30 31-40 41-50 51-60 60+ Excellent >52 >56 >56 >48 >44 >40 Above Average 48-51 52-55 48-51 47-44 40-43 36-39 Average 40-47 44-51 40-47 36-43 32-39 28-35 Below Average 35-39 39-43 35-39 31-35 27-31 23-27 Poor <35 <39 <35 <31 <27 <23

12. Females Age <20 21-30 31-40 41-50 51-60 60+ Excellent >48 >50 >48 >46 >44 >42 Above Average 42-47 44-49 42-47 40-45 38-43 38-43 Average 32-41 34-43 32-41 30-39 28-37 26-35 Below Average 27-31 30-33 27-31 24-29 21-27 18-25 Poor <27 <30 <27 <24 <21 <18

13. THE ONE-MILE ROCKPORT WALKING TEST- ASSESSMENT For example, A 30-year-old man weighing 180lbs completed the one-mile walk test in 12 minutes and 15 seconds and his post-test heart rate was 165bpm , VO2 max would be calculated as follows: VO 2 max = 47.88 ml/kg/min

14. THE ONE-MILE ROCKPORT WALKING TEST- ASSESSMENT Advantages Minimal equipment required Simple to set up and conduct More than one subject can perform the test at the same time Disadvantages Specific facilities required Assistant required to administer the test

15. THE ONE-MILE ROCKPORT WALKING TEST- NORMATIVE DATA Once a VO 2 max value has been calculated, refer to the normative tables to determine an appropriate classification Analysis of the result is by comparing it with previous tests' results. It is expected that, with appropriate training between each test, the analysis would indicate an improvement.

16. THE ONE-MILE ROCKPORT WALKING TEST- NORMATIVE DATA (Heywood 2006) Fo r Female (values in ml/kg/min) Age Poor Fair Good Excellent Superior 20 - 29 <36 36 - 39 40 - 43 44 - 49 >49 30 - 39 <34 34 - 36 37 - 40 41 - 45 >45 40 - 49 <32 32 - 34 35 - 38 39 - 44 >44 50 - 59 <25 25 - 28 29 - 30 31 - 34 >34 60 - 69 <26 26 - 28 29 - 31 32 - 35 >35 70 - 79 <24 24 - 26 27 - 29 30 - 35 >35

17. THE ONE-MILE ROCKPORT WALKING TEST- NORMATIVE DATA (Heywood 2006) Fo r Males (values in ml/kg/min) Age Poor Fair Good Excellent Superior 20 - 29 <42 42 - 45 46 - 50 51 - 55 >55 30 - 39 <41 41 - 43 44 - 47 48 - 53 >53 40 - 49 <38 38 - 41 42 - 45 46 - 52 >52 50 - 59 <35 35 - 37 38 - 42 43 - 49 >49 60 - 69 <31 31 - 34 35 - 38 39 - 45 >45 70 - 79 <28 28 - 30 31 - 35 36 - 41 >41

18. THE ONE-MILE ROCKPORT WALKING TEST Reliability Test 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 various factors that may influence the results and therefore, the test reliability . Validity Test validity refers to how the test measures what it claims to measure and the extent to which inferences, conclusions, and decisions made based on test scores are appropriate and meaningful. This test provides a means to monitor training on the athlete's physical development. For assessing your VO 2 max see the VO 2 max normative data tables.