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Rockport Fitness Walking Test

Testing and measurement are the means of collecting information upon which
subsequent performance evaluations and decisions are made but in the
analysis we need to bear in mind the factors that may influence the results.

Objective

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The objective of this Rockport Fitness Walking Test (Kilne 1987)[1] is to

monitor the development of the athlete's VO2 max.

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400 metre track

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Assistant

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This test requires the athlete to walk one mile (1609 metres) as fast as
possible.

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The assistant weighs and records the athletes weight

The athlete warms up for 10 minutes
The assistant gives the command GO, starts the stopwatch and the
athlete commences the test
The assistant records the time taken for the athlete to complete the test
and the athletes heart rate immediately on finishing

Assessment
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I have been unable to locate any normative data for this test.
The formula (Kilne 1987)[1] used to calculate VO2 max is:
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132.853 - (0.0769 Weight) - (0.3877 Age) + (6.315 Gender) -

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(3.2649 Time) - (0.1565 Heart rate)

Where:
Weight is in pounds (lbs)
Gender Male = 1 and Female = 0
Time is expressed in minutes and 100ths of minutes
Heart rate is in beats/minute
Age is in years

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For an estimate of your VO2 max enter your gender, age, weight, heart rate at
the end of the test, the time to complete the walk and then select the
'Calculate' button.
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For an analysis of your VO2 max score see the VO2 max page.

Analysis
Analysis of the result is by comparing it with the results of previous tests. It is
expected that, with appropriate training between each test, the analysis would
indicate an improvement.

Target Group
This test is suitable for sedentary individuals but not for individuals where the
test would be contraindicated.

Reliability
Test reliability refers to the degree to which a test is consistent and stable in
measuring what it is intended to measure. Reliability will depend upon how
strict the test is conducted and the individual's level of motivation to perform
the test. The following link provides a variety of factors that may influence the
results and therefore the test reliability.

Validity
Test validity refers to the degree to which the test actually measures what it
claims to measure and the extent to which inferences, conclusions, and
decisions made on the basis of test scores are appropriate and meaningful.

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This test provides a means to monitor the effect of training on the athlete's
physical development. For an assessment of your VO2 max see the VO2 max
normative data tables.

Advantages
Minimal equipment required
Simple to set up and conduct
More than one athlete can conduct the test at the same time
The test can be administered by the athlete

Disadvantages
Specific facilities required
Assistant required to administer the test

Free Calculator
The Rockport Fitness Walking Test VO2 max Calculator - a free Microsoft
Excel spreadsheet that you can download and use on your computer.

References
1. KILNE, G. et al. (1987) Estimation of VO2 max from a one mile track
walk, gender, age and body weight. Med Sci. Sports Exerc., 19, p.
253-259

Related References
The following references provide additional information on this topic:
LUNT, H. et al. (2013) Validation of one-mile walk equations for the
estimation of aerobic fitness in British military personnel under the age
of 40 years. Military medicine, 178 (7), p. 753-759
SARTOR, F. wt al. (2013). Estimation of maximal oxygen uptake via
submaximal exercise testing in sports, clinical, and home
settings. Sports medicine, 43 (9), p. 865-873
WEIGLEIN, L. et al. (2011) The 1-Mile Walk Test is a Valid Predictor of
VO2max and is a Reliable Alternative Fitness Test to the 1.5-Mile Run in
US Air Force Males. Military medicine, 176 (6), p. 669-673

Page Reference
The reference for this page is:
MACKENZIE, B. (2000) Rockport Fitness Walking Test [WWW] Available
from: http://www.brianmac.co.uk/rockport.htm [Accessed 15/8/2016]

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Related Pages
The following Sports Coach pages provide additional information on this topic:
Articles on Performance Evaluation
Evaluation and Performance Tests

Additional Sources of Information

For further information on this topic see the following:
BEASHEL, P. & TAYLOR, J. (1996) Advanced Studies in Physical
Education and Sport. UK: Thomas Nelson & Sons Ltd.
BEASHEL, P. & TAYLOR, J. (1997) The World of Sport Examined. UK:
Thomas Nelson & Sons Ltd.
BIZLEY, K. (1994) Examining Physical Education. Oxford; Heinemann
Educational Publishers
DAVIS, B. et al. (2000) Physical Education and the Study of Sport. UK:
Harcourt Publishers Ltd.
GALLIGAN, F. et al. (2000) Advanced PE for Edexcel. Oxford;
Heinemann Educational Publishers
McARDLE, W. et al. (2000) Essentials of Exercise Physiology. 2nd ed.
Philadelphia: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
CHU, D. (1996) Explosive Power and Strength. USA; Human Kinetics
Publishers, Inc.

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