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Summary | |
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Introduction | |
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Background | |
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Statement of Task | |
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Methods | |
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Organization of the Report | |
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References | |
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Measuring Fitness in Youth | |
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Early History of Physical Fitness Testing | |
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National Youth Fitness Testing: 1950 to 1980 | |
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National Youth Fitness Testing: 1980 to 1990 | |
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Youth Fitness Testing Since 1990 | |
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Current Batteries of Youth Fitness Tests | |
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References | |
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Methodology for Selection and Interpretation of Health-Related Fitness Measures in Youth | |
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Conceptual Framework | |
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Selection of Appropriate Fitness Test Items | |
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Consideration of Modifying Factors | |
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Establishment of Cut-Points for Health-Related Youth Fitness Tests | |
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References | |
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Health-Related Fitness Measures for Youth: Body Composition | |
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Measurement of Body Composition | |
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Literature Review Process | |
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Body Composition in Youth | |
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Body Composition, Fitness, and Health in Youth | |
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Validity and Reliability of Selected Body Composition Measures | |
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Administrative Feasibility | |
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Guidance for Interpretation of Test Results | |
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Conclusions | |
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Measurement of Body Composition Quality Control and Techniques | |
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References | |
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Health-Related Fitness Measures for Youth: Cardiorespiratory Endurance | |
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Definitions | |
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Cardiorespiratory Endurance Tests | |
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Cardiorespiratory Endurance and Health in Youth | |
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Validity and Reliability of Selected Test Items | |
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Administrative Feasibility | |
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Guidance for Interpretation of Test Results | |
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Conclusions | |
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References | |
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Health-Related Fitness Measures for Youth: Musculoskeletal Fitness | |
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Definitions | |
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Musculoskeletal Fitness Tests | |
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Musculoskeletal Fitness and Health in Adults | |
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Musculoskeletal Fitness and Health in Youth | |
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Validity and Reliability of Selected Test Items | |
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Administrative Feasibility | |
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Guidance for Interpretation of Test Results | |
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Conclusions | |
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References | |
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Health-Related Fitness Measures for Youth: Flexibility | |
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Definitions | |
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Flexibility Fitness Tests | |
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Flexibility and Health | |
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Validity, Reliability, and Feasibility of Selected Flexibility Test Items | |
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Guidance for Interpretation of Test Results | |
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Conclusions | |
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References | |
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Fitness Measures for a National Youth Survey | |
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Current Status of National Youth Fitness Testing | |
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Conclusions and Recommendations | |
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References | |
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Fitness Measures for Schools and Other Educational Settings | |
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Factors Related to Selecting and Implementing Test Items | |
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Factors Related to Test Administration | |
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Factors Related to Interpretation of Test Results | |
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Factors Related to the Incorporation of Fitness Testing into a Curriculum or Program | |
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Appropriate and Inappropriate Practices | |
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Conclusions and Recommendations | |
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References | |
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Future Needs | |
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Appendixes | |
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Agenda | |
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Glossary | |
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Acronyms | |
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Biographical Sketches of Committee Members | |