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HMS, TIP EQ-Bank 077 MC

Why would the Rockport 1.6 km walk test be chosen for an overweight 55-year-old instead of a multistage fitness test?

  1. It measures muscular endurance instead of aerobic capacity
  2. It is quicker to administer
  3. It gives more accurate VO₂ max data
  4. It is less physically demanding and safer
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\(D\)

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  • D is correct: The Rockport 1.6 km walk test is submaximal, making it less physically demanding and safer for older or overweight participants.

Other options:

  • A is incorrect: Both tests measure aerobic capacity, not muscular endurance.
  • B is incorrect: Test duration is not the main reason for selection.
  • C is incorrect: The multistage fitness test generally provides more accurate VO₂ max estimates.