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Fitness Assessment of Lance Rubillos

1. The document describes a step test activity to determine aerobic fitness levels. Students perform a 5 minute step test at 30 steps per minute and heart rates are measured before, during, and after the test. 2. The results for 4 students - Pel Jane Mantes, Lance Edward Rubillos, Charlie Ivan Aguilar, and Keith Davies Cuizon - are presented. Fitness index scores ranged from 47.62 to 55.76 based on heart rate recovery times. 3. Questions about findings show heart rate increases with exhaustion and decreases with recovery. Analysis of relationships between factors like BMI, heart rate, and fitness found they influence daily activities and workload tolerance.

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Fitness Assessment of Lance Rubillos

1. The document describes a step test activity to determine aerobic fitness levels. Students perform a 5 minute step test at 30 steps per minute and heart rates are measured before, during, and after the test. 2. The results for 4 students - Pel Jane Mantes, Lance Edward Rubillos, Charlie Ivan Aguilar, and Keith Davies Cuizon - are presented. Fitness index scores ranged from 47.62 to 55.76 based on heart rate recovery times. 3. Questions about findings show heart rate increases with exhaustion and decreases with recovery. Analysis of relationships between factors like BMI, heart rate, and fitness found they influence daily activities and workload tolerance.

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Members:

Lance Edward Rubillos


Pel Jane Mantes
Charlie Ivan Aguilar
Keith Davies Cuizon

ACTIVITY 6: DETERMINING FITNESS THROUGH

STEP TEST

Description
This activity involves determining the fitness of individuals using the Harvard Step Test

Objective

At the end of the exercise, the students will be able to:


- determine the aerobic fitness; and
- demonstrate skills in taking measurements accurately.

Materials

Step tool, stopwatch, weighing scale, steel measuring tape, fat loss monitor.

Procedure
1. The height of the step tool should be set up at a height of 20 inches (50.8cm)
2. Prior to performing the step test, the student shall take his heart rate at rest.
3. Once ready, perform the step test at a rate of 30 steps per minute (every 2 seconds) for 5
minutes or until exhaustion. Exhaustion is defined as when the student cannot maintain the
stepping rate for 15 seconds.
4. The speed of stepping up and down should be normal and consistent until the end of the task.
5. Immediately after finishing the task, measure heart rate.
6. After completing the task, measure the total heart rate during the following times:

A. Between 1.0 to 1.5 minutes after completion


B. Between 2.0 to 2.5 minutes after completion
C. Between 3.0 to 3.5 minutes after completion
7. Compute fitness index score using the following equation:
Fitness Index = (100 x test duration in seconds) divided by (2 x sum of heart beats in recovery
periods)
8. Refer to the Index Table to determine fitness.
9. Determine Heart Rate Recovery (HRRecovery = HRPeak - HR1st cool down)
10. Pool data of the entire class and perform statistical analysis on results. Each group will be
assigned a statistical analysis conduct.

Heart Rate
Fitness
Sex BMI BFP At Rest At Peak 1st 2nd 3rd Index
Members (bpm) (bpm)

Mantes, Pel Jane F 16.6 N/A 93 135 115 105 95 47.62

Rubillos, Lance M 17.7 N/A 91 129 102 96 90 52.08


Edward

Aguilar, Charlie Ivan M 23.6 N/A 80 111 94 89 86 55.76

Cuizon, Keith Davies M 18.0 N/A 86 120 98 92 88 53.96

CALCULATIONS:

PEL JANE MANTES - Fitness Index = (100 x300 secs ) /(2 x315) = 47.62
LANCE EDWARD RUBILLOS - Fitness Index = (100 x300 secs ) /(2 x288) = 52.08
CHARLIE IVAN AGUILAR - Fitness Index = (100 x300 secs ) /(2 x269) = 55.76
KEITH DAVIES CUIZON - Fitness Index = (100 x300 secs ) /(2 x278) = 53.96

HEART RATE RECOVERY (HRRecovery = HRPeak - HR1st cool down)

PEL JANE MANTES HRRecovery = 135 - 115 = 20


LANCE EDWARD RUBILLOS HRRecovery = 129 - 102 = 27
CHARLIE IVAN AGUILAR HRRecovery = 111 - 94 = 17
KEITH DAVIES CUIZON HRRecovery = 120 - 98 = 22
QUESTIONS?

1. Based on the data in the table, what are your findings on this experiment?
- This experiment determines a person's level of fitness. When dealing with heart rate, it is also
crucial to understand your limits in any intense activities you are capable of, as not being able to
undertake long durations of activities will result in a low fitness index. According to what we've
learned from the members, their heart rate is normally normal, but when they're weary, it rises.
As a result, it may have an impact on human factors in coping with workloads and other duties.

2. Based on your statistical analysis, what conclusion can you make on the relationships between
the human factors?
- As I conclude, human factors influence everyday routines, and based on what we evaluate
using statistics, we see that the more exhausted a person is, the higher their heart rate is, and the
lower it is during cooldown. Each member's BMI is usually underweight due to a lack of
nourishment, which may cause the person to become unwell easily. However, it is also related to
their parents' upbringing and genetics, so we cannot argue that kids are not being cared for. As a
result, this experiment was able to assess each student's fitness and the interaction between
human elements. It is best when working on assignments and other activities

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Genetic factors and nutrition significantly impact fitness indices. Participants with genetics favoring lower resting heart rates or efficient cardiovascular function likely score higher. Nutrition also plays a role; inadequate nutrition might lead to lower BMI and possibly lower fitness indices if it affects energy availability and muscle recovery .

The fitness indices reveal varying fitness levels among participants. Charlie Ivan Aguilar has the highest fitness index, suggesting the best aerobic capacity. The HRRecovery data further supports this, showing efficient cardiovascular recovery. Participants with both high fitness index and quick HRRecovery are generally fitter .

The step test is significant in determining aerobic fitness as it measures the ability of the cardiovascular system to handle physiological stress. The fitness index is calculated using the equation: Fitness Index = (100 x test duration in seconds) / (2 x sum of heart beats in recovery periods). This index helps assess cardiovascular efficiency and compare fitness levels among individuals .

The data implies that while BMI can influence fitness, it is not the sole determinant of the fitness index. Charlie Ivan Aguilar, with a BMI of 23.6, has a higher fitness index score of 55.76 compared to Lance Edward Rubillos, with a BMI of 17.7, who has a fitness index of 52.08. This suggests that individuals with higher BMI but within a healthy range can still achieve high fitness levels .

Heart Rate Recovery (HRRecovery), calculated as the difference between the peak heart rate and the heart rate in the first cooldown period, reflects how quickly an individual's heart rate returns to normal after exercise. Faster recovery indicates better cardiovascular fitness. For example, Lance Edward Rubillos has an HRRecovery of 27, indicating a relatively good fitness level compared to others .

Statistical analysis in fitness experiments helps identify patterns and relationships between variables such as heart rate, BMI, and fitness index. It reinforces findings like the linkage between lower BMI and better HRRecovery. Analyzing group data can reveal trends in fitness and the influence of variables like nutrition and genetics on individual capacities .

The findings from the step test experiment can be applied to broader health assessments by highlighting the importance of cardiovascular fitness as a health indicator. Understanding individual heart rate recovery and fitness index can aid in creating personalized fitness plans and identifying potential cardiovascular health issues before they manifest clinically .

Exhaustion directly affects the ability to maintain the necessary stepping rate and impacts the fitness index. Participants like Pel Jane Mantes, who struggled to maintain the rate, scored lower on the fitness index (47.62), demonstrating how fatigue impairs performance and cardiovascular efficiency calculations during the test .

Measuring heart rate at rest, peak, and during recovery provides a comprehensive view of cardiac function and fitness. A lower resting heart rate and a rapid return to resting levels during recovery suggest good cardiovascular health. In this study, Keith Davies Cuizon exhibits a relatively rapid recovery (HRRecovery of 22), indicating efficient cardiovascular response to the step test .

BMI being termed 'usually underweight' suggests potential nutritional deficiencies, potentially impacting energy levels and recovery. In the fitness test, it may lead to underperformance or slower recovery, as seen in individuals like Pel Jane Mantes, whose lower fitness index could be linked to inadequate energy reserves or muscle mass .

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