Testing for Aerobic Fitness

Synopsis

Explains the principles of testing for aerobic fitness and shows how to conduct three submaximal cycle ergometer tests for aerobic fitness and how to measure maximal aerobic power. Looks at the advantages of submaximal tests and cycle ergometer tests, the preparations for the tests and underlying assumptions. Shows how to conduct and calculate the power output from the aerobic power index of the tri-level fitness profile, the Astrand cycle ergometer and the modified Sjostrand PWC 170 test. Presents examples of the maximal aerobic power required for high-level performance in various sports.

Language

English

Country

Australia

Medium

Video; Videocassette. VHS. col. 24 min.

Year of production

1997

Availability

Sale; 2004 sale: £35.00 (+VAT inc. p&p)

Subjects

Sports science

Keywords

exercise physiology; aerobic fitness

Production Company

Name

Video Education Australasia

Web

http://www.vea.com.au External site opens in new window

Notes

Acquired by ClickView.

Distributor

Name

Boulton-Hawker Films Ltd

Email

sales@boultonhawker.co.uk

Web

http://www.boultonhawker.co.uk/ External site opens in new window

Phone

01449 616 200

Fax

01449 677 600

Address

Combs Tannery
Stowmarket
Suffolk
IP14 2EN

Notes

Distributor of over 400 DVDs and videos for use in teaching at GCSE level and above. Particularly strong in science-based subjects which the company used to produce themselves, but now sources from the USA, Canada and Australasia. Titles cover the subject areas of biology, business studies, careers, chemistry, child development & the family, citizenship, design & technology/food technology, English, geography/ecology, home economics, ICT, maths, media studies, PE/sport studies, physics and PSHE. Sale with free preview.