A New Physical Fitness Test

Steven N. Blair; Harold B. Falls; Russell R. Pate

doi:10.1080/00913847.1983.11708510

Abstract

In brief: In 1980 the American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (AAHPERD) developed a new fitness test to emphasize health-related physical fitness instead of motor/athletic fitness. The new test measures cardiorespiratory fitness, body composition, and low-back and hamstring strength and flexibility. These components can be measured in the field, reflect changes in exercise habits, and are related to some aspect of health.

Keywords

Physical fitnessTest (biology)MedicinePhysical therapyBiology

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Year: 1983
Type: article
Volume: 11
Issue: 4
Pages: 87-95
Citations: 41
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                                    Steven N. Blair, 
                                
                                    Harold B. Falls, 
                                
                                    Russell R. Pate
                                
                            (1983). 
                            A New Physical Fitness Test. 
                            The Physician and Sportsmedicine
                            , 11
                            (4)
                            , 87-95.
                            https://doi.org/10.1080/00913847.1983.11708510

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DOI: 10.1080/00913847.1983.11708510