A New Physical Fitness Test
- 1 April 1983
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Taylor & Francis in The Physician and Sportsmedicine
- Vol. 11 (4), 87-95
- https://doi.org/10.1080/00913847.1983.11708510
Abstract
In brief: In 1980 the American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (AAHPERD) developed a new fitness test to emphasize health-related physical fitness instead of motor/athletic fitness. The new test measures cardiorespiratory fitness, body composition, and low-back and hamstring strength and flexibility. These components can be measured in the field, reflect changes in exercise habits, and are related to some aspect of health.Keywords
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