Perbandingan Tes Lari 15 Menit Balke dengan Tes Ergometer Sepeda Astrand
Abstract: The study of fitness
test had been done to 46 students with Balke method running test during 15
minutes and Astrand ergocycle test. The objective of this study is compare the
result test of Balke 15 minutes running test and Astrand ergocycle test. The study based on field experiment by
comparing Balke 15 minutes running test
and Astrand ergocycle test. The subjects
of the study were 46 students of Senior High School. By Blake method the
subjects have to run or walk during 15 minutes, while with Astrand method they
have to cycle the ergocycle. Statistical analysis used “t” paired test. The result of VO2max of Balke test is 43.25 mlO2/kg BW/minute, it is not
significantly different with VO2max of Astrand test that is 42.79 ml O2/kg BW/minute (p > 0.05). Balke test is accurately
enough to measure fitness of many persons in one occation, whereas Astand test
is to measure only one person in one occation.
Balke test can be used in school and in public gyms.
Penulis: Iwan Budiman
Kode Jurnal: jpkedokterandd0700157
