Question

some steps of haward cardiovascular fitness test​

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The Harvard Step test is a test of aerobic fitness.The features of this test is that it is simple to conduct and requires minimal equipment. There are many other variations of step tests too.

equipment required: step or platform 20 inches / 50.8 cm high, stopwatch, metronome or cadence tape.

Step Test procedure: The athlete steps up and down on the platform at a rate of 30 steps per minute (every two seconds) for 5 minutes or until exhaustion. Exhaustion is defined as when the athlete cannot maintain the stepping rate for 15 seconds. The athlete immediately sits down on completion of the test, and the total number of heart beats are counted between 1 to 1.5 minutes after finishing (see measuring heart rate). This is the only measure required if using the short form of the test. If the long form of the test is being conducted, there is an additional heart rate measures at between 2 to 2.5 minutes, and between 3 to 3.5 minutes.

advantages: This test requires minimal equipment and costs, and can be self-administered.

disadvantages: Biomechanical characteristics vary between individuals. For example, considering that the step height is standard, taller people are at an advantage as it will take less energy to step up onto the step. Body weight has also been shown to be a factor. Testing large groups with this test will be time consuming.