The objective of this systematic review was to study the reliability of the existing field-based
fitness tests intended for use with children and adolescents. The medical electronic …

The objective of this systematic review was to comprehensively study the criterion-related
validity of the existing field-based fitness tests used in children and adolescents. The studies …

The present study summarises the work developed by the ALPHA (Assessing Levels of
Physical Activity) study and describes the procedures followed to select the tests included in …

The main aim of this study was to determine the test–retest reliability of existing tests of
health-related fitness. Participants (mean age 14.8 years, s= 0.4) were 42 boys and 26 girls …

Background Physical fitness is a powerful predictor of morbidity and mortality, and is
therefore a useful indicator for public health monitoring. To assess physical fitness, field …

High levels of physical fitness (PF) can positively affect both health and cognitive function,
thus monitoring its levels in youth can help increase health and quality of life in adult …

The aim of the present review is to investigate the main field-based tests, used alone or
included in sport or fitness batteries, for the assessment of health-and skill-related physical …

Monitoring physical fitness in young athletes is essential to improve physical performance,
identify talents and develop injury prevention programs. The aim of this investigation was to …

The aim of this study was to determine the reliability, feasibility and safety of a health-related
fitness test battery administered by Physical Education (PE) teachers in the school setting …

Abstract Laurson, KR, Saint-Maurice, PF, Welk, GJ, and Eisenmann, JC. Reference curves
for field tests of musculoskeletal fitness in US children and adolescents: The 2012 NHANES …