Applicability of 20–M MST as A Predictor of Maximal  Oxygen Uptake for Use with Trainee Taekwondo Players  of Nepal

Pinaki Chatterjee; Paulomi Das

Volume : III, Issue : X, October - 2013

Applicability of 20–M MST as A Predictor of Maximal Oxygen Uptake for Use with Trainee Taekwondo Players of Nepal

Pinaki Chatterjee, Paulomi Das

Abstract :

Purpose of the study was to validate the applicability of 20–m multi stage shuttle run test (20–m MST) in trainee Taekwondo players of Nepal. 35 Junior Taekwondo players (age range 15 ~ 17 yr.) were recruited for the study. Direct measurement of VO2 max comprised treadmill exercise with continuous gas analysis by Oxycon Champion whereas VO2 max was indirectly predicted by 20–m MST. Difference between mean VO2 max (±SD) values of direct measurement (VO2 max = 45.17± 7.49 ml/kg/min) and 20–m multi stage shuttle run test (SPVO2 max = 44.00 ± 7.30 ml/kg/min) was statistically significant (p<0.05). Although limits of agreement analysis reveal that 20–m MST may be used confidently in place of direct measurement. Intra–class correlation coefficients also suggested good reliability of the 20–m MST data. To produce a better estimation of maximum oxygen uptake a new equation has been developed based on present data