Feasibility for the use of a standardized fitness testing protocol among Australian fitness industry professionals
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Article Title | Feasibility for the use of a standardized fitness testing protocol among Australian fitness industry professionals |
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ERA Journal ID | 6643 |
Article Category | Article |
Authors | Bennie, Jason A. (Author), Wiesner, Glen H. (Author), Vergeer, Ineke (Author), Kolbe-Alexander, Tracy (Author), De Cocker, Katrien (Author), Alexander, Chris (Author) and Biddle, Stuart J. H. (Author) |
Journal Title | Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport |
Journal Citation | 89 (3), pp. 380-385 |
Number of Pages | 6 |
Year | 2018 |
Publisher | Routledge |
Place of Publication | United States |
ISSN | 0270-1367 |
0364-9857 | |
Digital Object Identifier (DOI) | https://doi.org/10.1080/02701367.2018.1486965 |
Web Address (URL) | https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/02701367.2018.1486965 |
Abstract | Purpose: There is currently no standardized testing protocol for assessing clients’ fitness/health within the Australian fitness industry. This study examined the perceptions of the feasibility of using a standardized testing protocol among Australian fitness industry professionals. Method: In 2014, 1,206 registered fitness industry professionals (aged 17–69 years) completed an online survey. Perceived feasibility for using a standardized testing protocol was assessed based on responses to 6 items. Respondents were classified as having a high level of perceived feasibility if they reported all 6 items to be 'definitely feasible'. A multivariate logistic regression analysis, adjusting for demographic and fitness industry-related factors (e.g., qualification/years of experience), assessed the likelihood of having a high level of perceived feasibility. Results: Overall, 25.5% (95% CI [23.1%, 28.0%]) of the sample perceived the use of a standardized testing protocol as highly feasible. Items ranked most often as 'definitely feasible' were 'undertaking training to use the protocol' (55%) and 'conducting follow-up testing every 6 to 12 weeks' (52%). After adjustment for the effect of confounding factors, casually employed professionals (OR = 0.63; 95% CI [0.45, 0.90]) and group instructors (OR = 0.58; 95% CI [0.41, 0.82]) were less likely to perceive standardized testing protocols as highly feasible. Conclusions: Among a large sample of Australian fitness industry professionals, slightly more than a quarter perceived using a standardized testing protocol to be highly feasible. Group instructors and casual employees perceived lower feasibility. Further research should determine the barriers to implementing a standardized testing protocol across the fitness industry. |
Keywords | exercise testing; fitness testing; public health |
ANZSRC Field of Research 2020 | 420799. Sports science and exercise not elsewhere classified |
Public Notes | Files associated with this item cannot be displayed due to copyright restrictions. |
Byline Affiliations | Institute for Resilient Regions |
Victoria University | |
School of Health and Wellbeing | |
Fitness Australia, Australia | |
Institution of Origin | University of Southern Queensland |
https://research.usq.edu.au/item/q4x09/feasibility-for-the-use-of-a-standardized-fitness-testing-protocol-among-australian-fitness-industry-professionals
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