Question

Assessment of health related physical fitness any two variables

Answer 1

Although there is a well-known association between cardiorespiratory endurance and health outcomes in adults, the measurement of cardiorespiratory endurance in youth and of its relationship to health outcomes is relatively new to the literature. The committee’s review revealed clear relationships between cardiorespiratory endurance and several health risk factors, including adiposity and cardiometabolic risk factors. Other studies point to a potential relationship between cardiorespiratory endurance and other, less studied risk factors, such as those related to pulmonary function, depression and positive self-concept, and bone health.

Limitations of the studies reviewed by the committee relate mainly to the design of the studies, specifically the lack of analysis of the independent effect of cardiorespiratory endurance on health. A paucity of studies explore the effects of several potential modifiers, such as age, gender, body composition, maturation status, and ethnicity, on performance on the various tests of cardiorespiratory endurance. While such effects have been suggested in the past, the committee could draw no conclusions based on the evidence reviewed.