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Article
Evaluation and comparison of 300-yd and 500-yd shallow water run tests as predictors of aerobic power
International Journal of Aquatic Research and Education
(2009)
Abstract
The purposes of the study were to assess and compare the validity of both 300-yd and 500-yd shallow water run (SWR) tests to predict peak aerobic power (VO2peak). Participants included 18 women and 18 men who performed a graded exercise treadmill test to predict VO2peak and then performed a 300-yd and 500-yd SWR for time. In addition to SWR times, other independent variables included age, gender, body weight, height, leg length, percent body fat, and 300-yd and 500-yd SWR heart rate and rating of perceived exertion. Correlation coefficients with measured VO2peak were r = -.84 and -.87 for the 300-yd and 500-yd SWR times, respectively. Multiple regression analyses revealed that prediction of VO2peak from 300-yd SWR time improved by including gender and body weight (R = .919; SEE = 0.360 L∙min-1). Similarly, prediction of VO2peak improved from 500-yd SWR time by including gender, body weight, and leg length (R = .940; SEE = 0.316 L∙min-1). Equations were also developed for use in pools of varying water depths. In conclusion, the 300-yd and 500-yd SWR tests can provide accurate and valid estimates of aerobic power.
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Publication Date
2009
DOI
10.25035/ijare.03.04.06
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Citation Information
O Bellevue, R Cisar, C J Cisar, J Bowen, et al.. "Evaluation and comparison of 300-yd and 500-yd shallow water run tests as predictors of aerobic power" International Journal of Aquatic Research and Education Vol. 3 Iss. 4 (2009) ISSN: 1932-9997 Available at: http://works.bepress.com/craig_cisar/1/