Abstract
A good level of physical fitness is a fundamental prerequisite of many occupations, hence the importance of valid methods of fitness assessment. A method, using submaximal treadmill exercise, was tested in a group of Urban Police Officers. Physiological variables and subjective perceptions were monitored. The trend of individual variables provided a means to define the 'critical' capacity which corresponded to a mean value of 6.8 MET (a 'heavy activity' according to Haskell's classification). This level is proposed as a predictor of endurance and could be used in follow-up fitness assessments.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 227-234 |
| Number of pages | 8 |
| Journal | International Journal of Occupational Medicine and Environmental Health |
| Volume | 9 |
| Issue number | 3 |
| Publication status | Published - 1996 |
Keywords
- 'critical' capacity
- Borg's CR-10 scale
- fitness assessment
- submaximal text
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health