The Andersen Aerobic Fitness Test: Reliability and Validity in 10-Year-Old Children

Eivind Aadland, Torkil Terum, Asgeir Mamen, Lars Bo Andersen and Geir Kåre Resaland

PLOS ONE, 2014, vol. 9, issue 10, 1-7

Abstract: Background: High aerobic fitness is consistently associated with a favorable metabolic risk profile in children. Direct measurement of peak oxygen consumption (VO2peak) is often not feasible, thus indirect tests such as the Andersen test are required in many settings. The present study seeks to determine the reliability and validity of the Andersen test in 10-year-old children. Methods: A total of 118 10-year-old children (67 boys and 51 girls) were recruited from one school and performed four VO2peak tests over three weeks: three Andersen tests (indirect) and one continuous progressive treadmill test (direct). Of these, 104 children provided valid data on all Andersen tests and 103 children also provided valid data on the direct treadmill test. Reliability and validity were assessed using Bland Altman plots and linear regression analysis. Results: Bias (mean change) and random error (limits of agreement) were 26.7±125.2 m for test 2 vs. test 1 (p

Date: 2014
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