Prediction of VO₂ Peak Using Sub-Maximum Bench Step Test in Children

Authors

Robert V. Topp, Marquette UniversityFollow
Dean E. Jacks, Hanover College
Justin B. Moore, University of South Carolina

Document Type

Article

Language

eng

Format of Original

8 p.

Publication Date

2011

Publisher

American Kinesiotherapy Association

Source Publication

Clinical Kinesiology

Source ISSN

0896-9620

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to develop a valid prediction of maximal oxygen uptake from data collected during a submaximum bench stepping test among children ages 8-12 years. Twenty seven active subjects (16 male and 11 female), weight 36.1 kg, height 144.4 cm and VO₂ 47.4 ± 7.9 ml/kg/min participated. Subjects completed a maximal oxygen consumption test with analysis of expired air and a submaximal bench stepping test. A formula to predict VO_2max was developed from height, resting heart rate and heart rate response during the submaximum bench stepping test. This formula accounted for 71% of the variability in maximal oxygen consumption and is the first step in verifying the validity of the submaximum bench stepping test to predict VO_2max. VO_2max = -2.354 + (Height in cm * 0.065) + (Resting Heart Rate * 0.008) + (Step Test Average Heart Rate as a Percentage of Resting Heart Rate * -0.870)

Comments

Published version. Clinical Kinesiology, Vol. 65, No. 4 (Winter 2011): 68-75. Publisher link. © 2011 American Kinesiotherapy Association. Used with permission.

Recommended Citation

Topp, Robert V.; Jacks, Dean E.; and Moore, Justin B., "Prediction of VO₂ Peak Using Sub-Maximum Bench Step Test in Children" (2011). College of Nursing Faculty Research and Publications. 283.
https://epublications.marquette.edu/nursing_fac/283