Assessment of Cardiorespiratory Fitness of College Aged Students in Large Physical Education Classes.

Vehrs, Pat R.; George, James D.

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Publication Date: 1995

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Assessment of Cardiorespiratory Fitness of College Aged Students in Large Physical Education Classes.

Vehrs, Pat R.; George, James D.

Physical Educator, v52 n3 p125-33 Fall 1995

Most colleges and universities provide physical fitness classes plus courses teaching basic concepts of healthy living. Such courses empower students to learn physical fitness assessment, make wise lifetime physical fitness decisions, and design customized exercise programs. The paper examines types of cardiorespiratory fitness testing, explaining the educational merits of testing. (SM)

Descriptors: Cardiovascular System, College Students, Exercise, Health Related Fitness, Higher Education, Physical Activities, Physical Activity Level, Physical Education, Physical Fitness Tests

Publication Type: Reports - Research; Journal Articles

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Language: English

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