Test Items and Standards Related to Aerobic Functioning on the Brockport Physical Fitness Test

2005 ◽  
Vol 22 (4) ◽  
pp. 333-355 ◽  
Author(s):  
Francis X. Short ◽  
Joseph P. Winnick
Keyword(s):  
Physical Fitness ◽  
Spinal Cord Injuries ◽  
Test Validity ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Validity And Reliability ◽  
Physical Fitness Test ◽  
Fitness Test ◽  
Test Items ◽  
Criterion Referenced ◽  
Selection Of

This article describes the procedures and rationale for the selection of test items and criterion-referenced standards associated with the aerobic functioning component of the Brockport Physical Fitness Test. Validity and reliability information is provided for the 1-mile run/walk, the PACER (16-m and 20-m), and the Target Aerobic Movement Test. The relevance of these test items and standards for youngsters with mental retardation and mild limitations in fitness, visual impairments (blindness), cerebral palsy, and spinal cord injuries, and for those with congenital anomalies or amputations is highlighted. Information on the attainability of the selected standards also is provided. Possible topics for future research are suggested.

Test Items and Standards Related to Body Composition on the Brockport Physical Fitness Test

2005 ◽  
Vol 22 (4) ◽  
pp. 356-370 ◽  
Author(s):  
Francis X. Short ◽  
Joseph P. Winnick
Keyword(s):  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Body Composition ◽  
Physical Fitness ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Validity And Reliability ◽  
Physical Fitness Test ◽  
Fitness Test ◽  
Test Items ◽  
Cord Injury ◽  
Criterion Referenced

This manuscript examines the validity and reliability of the tests used to measure body composition in the Brockport Physical Fitness Test. More specifically, information is provided on skinfold measures and body mass index and their applicability to youngsters with mental retardation and mild limitations in fitness, visual impairment (blindness), cerebral palsy, spinal cord injury, or congenital anomalies or amputations. The rationale for criterion-referenced standards for these test items for youngsters with these disabilities is provided along with some data on attainability of those standards. Possible ideas for future research are recommended.

Test Items and Standards Related to Muscle Strength and Endurance on the Brockport Physical Fitness Test

2005 ◽  
Vol 22 (4) ◽  
pp. 371-400 ◽  
Author(s):  
Francis X. Short ◽  
Joseph P. Winnick
Keyword(s):  
Physical Fitness ◽  
Muscular Strength ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Endurance Test ◽  
Physical Fitness Test ◽  
Fitness Test ◽  
Test Items ◽  
Cord Injury ◽  
Criterion Referenced ◽  
Selection Of

This manuscript provides information on the rationale for the selection of the muscular strength and endurance test items associated with the Brockport Physical Fitness Test for youngsters with mental retardation and mild limitations in fitness, visual impairment (blindness), cerebral palsy, spinal cord injury, or congenital anomalies or amputations. Information on the validity, attainability, and reliability of the 16 tests and their criterion-referenced standards is provided. Suggestions are made for future research.

Test Items and Standards Related to Flexibility/Range of Motion on the Brockport Physical Fitness Test

2005 ◽  
Vol 22 (4) ◽  
pp. 401-417 ◽  
Author(s):  
Francis X. Short ◽  
Joseph P. Winnick
Keyword(s):  
Spinal Cord ◽  
Spinal Cord Injury ◽  
Physical Fitness ◽  
Range Of Motion ◽  
Test Validity ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Physical Fitness Test ◽  
Fitness Test ◽  
Test Items ◽  
Cord Injury

This manuscript provides information on the test items and standards used to assess flexibility and range of motion in the Brockport Physical Fitness Test. Validity, attainability, and reliability of the back saver sit and reach, the shoulder stretch, the modified Apley test, the modified Thomas test, and the Target Stretch Test are discussed. Particular attention is paid to the utility of these tests for youngsters with mental retardation and mild limitations in fitness, visual impairments (blindness), cerebral palsy, spinal cord injury, or congenital anomalies or amputations. Suggestions for future research are provided.

Conceptual Framework for the Brockport Physical Fitness Test

2005 ◽  
Vol 22 (4) ◽  
pp. 323-332 ◽  
Author(s):  
Joseph P. Winnick ◽  
Francis X. Short
Keyword(s):  
Physical Fitness ◽  
Conceptual Framework ◽  
Fitness Testing ◽  
Physical Fitness Test ◽  
Fitness Test ◽  
Test Items ◽  
Health Related ◽  
Physical Fitness Testing ◽  
Criterion Referenced ◽  
Selection Of

In this manuscript, the conceptual framework for the Brockport Physical Fitness Test (BPFT) is presented. The framework provides the basis for the selection of test items and standards to assess health-related physical fitness of youngsters with disabilities. The framework defines and describes the relationships among health, physical activity, and health-related physical fitness and presents the process used for personalizing health-related criterion-referenced physical fitness testing and assessment for youngsters with disabilities.

Introduction to the Brockport Physical Fitness Test Technical Manual

2005 ◽  
Vol 22 (4) ◽  
pp. 315-322 ◽  
Author(s):  
Joseph P. Winnick
Keyword(s):  
Physical Fitness ◽  
Technical Information ◽  
Federal Grant ◽  
Physical Fitness Test ◽  
Fitness Test ◽  
Test Items ◽  
Criterion Referenced Test ◽  
Health Related ◽  
American Schools ◽  
Criterion Referenced

Health-related criterion-referenced physical fitness has developed into an important domain for all youngsters in American schools. Although considered important for youngsters with or without disabilities, much less attention has been given to measuring and assessing health-related physical fitness of youngsters with disabilities. The Brockport Physical Fitness Test (BPFT) was developed as a healthrelated criterion- referenced test of fitness as a part of a federal grant entitled Project Target: Criterion-Referenced Physical Fitness Standards for Adolescents with Disabilities. This special issue of the Adapted Physical Activity Quarterly (APAQ) presents the conceptual framework for the BPFT and the technical information used as a basis for the selection of test items and standards associated with the test. Technical information is presented in separate articles covering aerobic functioning, body composition, muscular strength and endurance, and flexibility/range of motion. This first article introduces the reader to health-related fitness testing, Project Target, the BPFT, the general organization of information in this issue, and key contributors to Project Target and the development of the BPFT.

Test Item Selection for the Project UNIQUE Physical Fitness Test

1984 ◽  
Vol 1 (4) ◽  
pp. 296-314 ◽  
Author(s):  
Joseph P. Winnick ◽  
Francis X. Short
Keyword(s):  
Physical Fitness ◽  
Test Item ◽  
Technical Information ◽  
Item Selection ◽  
Physical Fitness Test ◽  
Fitness Test ◽  
Test Items ◽  
Selection For ◽  
And Training ◽  
Selection Of

In order to enhance the physical fitness development of individuals with selected handicapping conditions. Winnick and Short (1984b) published a manual which presented the Project UNIQUE Physical Fitness Test and training program. This article presents criteria and supporting technical information pertaining to the selection of test items.

The Influence of Visual Impairment on Physical Fitness Test Performance

1986 ◽  
Vol 80 (5) ◽  
pp. 729-731
Author(s):  
Francis X. Short ◽  
Joseph P. Winnick
Keyword(s):  
Physical Fitness ◽  
Visual Impairment ◽  
Test Performance ◽  
Visually Impaired ◽  
Long Distance ◽  
Physical Fitness Test ◽  
Fitness Test ◽  
Test Items ◽  
Age Range ◽  
Partially Sighted

The Project UNIQUE Physical Fitness Test was administered to 686 normally sighted and 484 visually impaired subjects in the 10-17 age range. Significant differences favoring the normally sighted were found for each of the six test items. The severity of the visual impairment was a significant factor on the two running items. Partially sighted subjects made better scores than legally blind subjects on the 50-yard dash and long-distance run. No significant differences between partially sighted and blind subjects were found for the non-running items in the test battery (skinfolds, grip strength, sit-ups and sit and reach). Findings suggested that, depending upon the purpose of the assessment, physical fitness test scores of the visually impaired generally should be compared to specially designed norms and that, on the running items, separate norms should be utilized for the blind and partially sighted.

Effects of Three Combinations of Plyometric and Weight Training Programs on Selected Physical Fitness Test Items

1983 ◽  
Vol 56 (3) ◽  
pp. 919-922 ◽  
Author(s):  
H. Thomas Ford ◽  
John R. Puckett ◽  
James P. Drummond ◽  
Kenneth Sawyer ◽  
Kyle Gantt ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
Physical Fitness ◽  
Weight Training ◽  
Training Programs ◽  
Vertical Jump ◽  
Physical Fitness Test ◽  
Fitness Test ◽  
Test Items ◽  
Shuttle Run

To determine the effects of prescribed training programs on 5 physical fitness test items, each of 50 high school boys participated for 10 wk. in one of three programs (wrestling, softball, and plyometrics; weight training; and weight training and plyometrics). (a) On the sit-ups, 40-yd. dash, vertical jump, and pull-ups, each group improved significantly from pre-to posttest, (b) On the shuttle run, none of the groups improved significantly from pre- to posttest, (c) On the vertical jump, groups had a significant effect, but the interaction was nonsignificant. No effects were significant.

scholarly journals Analysis on the Influence of Students’ Health Quality Based on Intelligent Optimization of Sports Facilities and Equipment

2022 ◽  
Vol 2022 ◽  
pp. 1-8
Author(s):  
Qi Zhou
Keyword(s):  
Physical Fitness ◽  
Average Score ◽  
Sports Facilities ◽  
Sporting Events ◽  
Physical Fitness Test ◽  
Intelligent Optimization ◽  
Fitness Test ◽  
Test Items ◽  
Social Adaptability ◽  
Health Quality

Physical health promotion has always been a way for schools to pay close attention to and devote resources to their students’ development, physical fitness, and social adaptability. To promote the improvement of students’ overall physical quality, we must begin with the foundation and school physical education. This study proposes an improved K-means algorithm based on an analysis of the influencing factors of intelligent optimization of sports facilities and equipment on students’ health quality. Clustering analysis is carried out based on two groups of data classified as boys and girls, using the improved K-means algorithm. The findings reveal that the average change trend of physical fitness test items in each male cluster is generally similar, with a moderate change. The change in the average score of physical fitness test items for each cluster of girls in the group showed two distinct valleys, and the trend was complicated. This necessitates schools to invest funds to construct venues and purchase equipment in order to increase the number of sporting events.

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