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Possible new modalities for the Navy physical readiness test.

Paul N Whitehead¹, Brian K Schilling, David D Peterson

¹The University of Memphis, 171 Elma Roane Fieldhouse, Memphis, TN 38152, USA.

Military Medicine

|December 4, 2012

Summary

The U.S. Navy

Area of Science:

Sports Science
Military Fitness Evaluation

Background:

Current U.S. Navy Physical Readiness Test (PRT) assesses aerobic fitness and muscular endurance.
Nine new physical performance modalities were proposed to enhance or replace existing PRT.
Need for validated, reliable, and gender-inclusive fitness assessments in military personnel.

Purpose of the Study:

To evaluate the reliability and validity of nine novel physical performance tests.
To determine correlations between new modalities and current PRT scores.
To identify potential replacements or supplements for the existing Navy PRT.

Main Methods:

179 Navy personnel and civilians participated in a 4-week study.
Subjects performed single-leg plank, single-leg wall squat, cadence push-ups, leg/hip dynamometer, standing long jump, pro-agility test, 300-yard shuttle, 2-km row, and 5-km bike.

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Performance data were correlated with existing PRT scores and analyzed for reliability and gender differences.

Main Results:

Single-leg plank and wall squat showed poor reliability and were eliminated.
Strongest correlations were observed between standing long jump and pro-agility test.
Cardiovascular modalities lacked sufficient correlation to replace the 1 1/2 mile run.

Conclusions:

Most novel modalities require further validation before recommendation for the Navy PRT.
Standing long jump and pro-agility test show promise for assessing explosive power and agility.
Future research should integrate new and existing tests for comprehensive fitness evaluation.