.Briefly comment about the difference between a field test and a lab test.

EXSC 3366 Exercise Physiology Aerobic Step Test Reading Questions

1.Briefly comment about the difference between a field test and a lab test.

2.The Forestry Step Test is a modification of what test?

3.What are the purposes of the Forestry Step Test? (2) ••

4.This test was initially designed as a screen tool for what group?

5.At what point in this test are heart rates measured?

6.What are the three pieces of equipment necessary to perform this test? (3) •••

7.What is the protocol for this test? •Step Height Males_________; Females__________ •Metronome Step rate ____________ •Test length (time) _______________ •Pulse count (in seconds) _________8.Why is it necessary to achieve an accurate pulse count?

9.Why is it necessary to “adjust” the estimated VO2 max value? 10.What was the minimum aerobic capacity determined by the developer of the step test (for fire fighters) to be?