Evaluation of Certain Tests of Physical Fitness
The Aerospace Medical Association, 1947. Reprinted from The Journal of Aviation Medicine, Volume 18, Number 2, April 1947. Wraps. Pages 169-175, [1]. Tables. References. Missing small corner of first page. Stamp and notation on front page. Stamp of Donald J. Kimeldorf, renowned radiation scientist, on front pate. Dr. Patt was with the Medical Field Research Laboratory at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina when he authored this work. He subsequently joined the Argonne National Laboratory. Dr. Patt became a leading figure in radiation research. In this study, an attempt was made to evaluate certain possible tests of fitness by correlating the scores obtained on these tests with performance in a fatigue run. It was hoped in this way to obtain some idea of the prognostic value of the various tests. A number of physical fitness tests--step-up, oxyhemoglobin reduction time, tilt table, Army Air Forces dynamometer and body sway, were administered. It was believed that participation in the types of exercises involved to the point where the subject signified his inability to continue would present a fairly reliable estimate of fitness if the group were sufficiently motivated. FIfty-one of the 105 men participating in the fatigue test were unable to complete the 18 1/4 hour run (Fail Group). Over 70 per cent of the pass group believed that they could have continued beyond the termination point of the test. The step-up test, body sway, and the medical officers' average rating were the only measures which yielded a significant biserial correlation with performance. The volunteer test subjects were hospital corpsmen and marines. Condition: Fair.
Keywords: Kimeldorf, Physical Fitness, Tilt Table, Step-up, Fatigue Run, Exercises, Dynamometer, Body Sway
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