ESS 301: EXAM 2 REVIEW PT. 2 EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS VERIFIED
Field Tests for CR Fitness
Cooper 12 minute test, 1.5 mile run test and Rockport One-Mile Fitness Walking Test
Field Test CR Fitness:
Cooper 12 Minute Test
Cover the greatest distance possible in 12 minutes
Field Test CR Fitness:
1.5 mile run test
Run the distance in the shortest period of time
Field Test CR Fitness:
Rockport One-Mile Fitness Walking Test
Walks 1 mile as fast as possible (on a track or level surface)—HR obtained in the final
minute
Cycle-Ergometer Tests
YMCA Cycle Ergometer Test (most popular)
YMCA Cycle Ergometer Test
Goal: to get HR between 110 bpm and 85% of their age-predicted maximal HR for at
least two consecutive stages
When conducting YMCA Cycle Ergometer Test
, -Each stage is 3 minutes in length
HR is measured during final 15 and
-30 seconds of 2nd and 3rd minutes of each stage
-Once above is obtained test can be discontinued and VO2max estimated
Procedures for Submax Testing
1. Obtain resting BP and HR
2. Familiarization testing with equipment being used
3. 2-3 minute warm-up to prepare participant
4. Use of a specific protocol is important
5. HR should be monitored at least 2X each stage
6. BP should be monitored in the last minute of each stage
7. RPE should be done in the last minute of each stage
Procedures for Submax Testing (Continued)
8. Participants appearance should be monitored and recorded
ANSWERS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS VERIFIED
Field Tests for CR Fitness
Cooper 12 minute test, 1.5 mile run test and Rockport One-Mile Fitness Walking Test
Field Test CR Fitness:
Cooper 12 Minute Test
Cover the greatest distance possible in 12 minutes
Field Test CR Fitness:
1.5 mile run test
Run the distance in the shortest period of time
Field Test CR Fitness:
Rockport One-Mile Fitness Walking Test
Walks 1 mile as fast as possible (on a track or level surface)—HR obtained in the final
minute
Cycle-Ergometer Tests
YMCA Cycle Ergometer Test (most popular)
YMCA Cycle Ergometer Test
Goal: to get HR between 110 bpm and 85% of their age-predicted maximal HR for at
least two consecutive stages
When conducting YMCA Cycle Ergometer Test
, -Each stage is 3 minutes in length
HR is measured during final 15 and
-30 seconds of 2nd and 3rd minutes of each stage
-Once above is obtained test can be discontinued and VO2max estimated
Procedures for Submax Testing
1. Obtain resting BP and HR
2. Familiarization testing with equipment being used
3. 2-3 minute warm-up to prepare participant
4. Use of a specific protocol is important
5. HR should be monitored at least 2X each stage
6. BP should be monitored in the last minute of each stage
7. RPE should be done in the last minute of each stage
Procedures for Submax Testing (Continued)
8. Participants appearance should be monitored and recorded
