Award Date

1-1-1989

Degree Type

Thesis

Degree Name

Master of Science (MS)

Department

Health, Physical Education, and Recreation

First Committee Member

Lawrence A. Golding

Number of Pages

136

Abstract

Two widely used tests for predicting max VO2 are the Astrand-Ryhming Nomogram (ARN) and the National YMCA bicycle ergometer test. While both tests predict max VO2 from heart rate and workload, the ARN also uses submaximal oxygen uptake as a parameter; The purpose of this study was to determine which of the 3 types of exercises used with the Astrand-Ryhming nomogram predicted max VO2 most accurately; Thirty subject's between the ages of 18 and 35 performed maximally on a treadmill and bicycle ergometer. Oxygen uptake and heart rate were measured at both maximal and submaximal workloads using open circuit spirometry and electrocardiography, respectively. (Abstract shortened with permission of author.).

Keywords

Maximum; Oxygen; Predicted; Submaximal; Tests; Astrand-Ryhming Nomogram; National YMCA bicycle ergometer test; VO2

Controlled Subject

Kinesiology

File Format

pdf

File Size

2856.96 KB

Degree Grantor

University of Nevada, Las Vegas

Language

English

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