title: A method for the assessment of fitness in aerobically taxing occupations.
abstract: A good level of physical fitness is a fundamental prerequisite of many occupations, hence the importance of valid methods of fitness assessment. A method, using submaximal treadmill exercise, was tested in a group of Urban Police Officers. Physiology variables and subjective perceptions were monitored. The trend of individual variables provided a means to define the "critical" capacity which corresponded to a mean value of 6.8 MET (a "heavy activity" according to Haskell's classification). This level is proposed as a predictor of endurance and could be used in follow-up fitness assessments.
authors.affiliation: Division of Respiratory Physiopathology, Work Physiology and Ergonomics, Salvatore Maugeri Foundation Medical Centre, Pavia, Italy.
authors.forename: E M
authors.initials: EM
authors.lastname: Capodaglio
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Imbriani
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Criffo
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D005069:Evaluation Studies as Topic; D005080:Exercise Test / Q000379:methods; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D016272:Occupational Health; D010809:Physical Fitness; D016495:Police; D017678:Sex Distribution