Relationships between a physical fitness assessment measures and a task-specific physical assessment: A retrospective cohort study

Description

Physical Competency Test (PCT) were provided. The PAT comprised a 2.4km run, vertical jump, 60s push-ups, and grip strength measures. The PCT consisted of ten occupational-specific tasks completed as a 400m obstacle course.Results: All PAT measures were significantly correlated to PCT performance with the strength of the correlations ranging from strong (2.4km run time; r =.639, p<0.01) to moderate (vertical jump height; r = - .420, p<0.01). The highest predictive relationship was seen with the 2.4km run (r2 = .409), and the lowestwith standing vertical jump (r2 = .177).Conclusion: Aerobic endurance, lower-body muscle power, grip strength and upper-body muscle endurance are measures associated with, and predictive of, PCT performance; an assessment designed to mimic police task requirements.

Period	19 Oct 2019
Event title	TRANSFORM 2019 Physiotherapy Conference
Event type	Conference
Location	Adelaide, Australia, South AustraliaShow on map