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Ji-Been Kim1, Chae-Been Kim, Ying-Ying Xiang
1From the Division of Sport Science, Pusan National University, Busan, Republic of Korea (J.-B.K., C.-B.K., Y.-Y.X., J.-J.P.); Department of Sports Science, Dongguk University, Gyeongju, Republic of Korea (S.D.-i.); Department of Physical Education, Institute of Sport Science, Seoul National University, Seoul, Republic of Korea (S.W., C.-G.L.); Institute on Aging, Seoul National University, Seoul, Republic of Korea (S.W.); School of Sport Science, University of Ulsan, Ulsan, Republic of Korea (H.-J.L.); Department of Sports Medicine, Soonchunhyang University, Asan, Republic of Korea (H.-J.K.); Department of Preventive Medicine and Genomic Cohort Institute, Yonsei Wonju College of Medicine, Yonsei University, Wonju, Republic of Korea (Y.S.A.).
Objective:
The Candidate Physical Capability Test (CPAT) has been used in many countries to assess the fitness levels of firefighters, but it requires a special facility with a space of at least 900 square m 2 and expensive equipment. Because it can be difficult to have both money and space at smaller gas stations, we have developed the Korean Firefighter Performance Battery (KFPB).
Methods:
To verify the validity and reliability of the developed KFPB, this study consists of three parts, a validation test, reliability test, and evaluation criterion.
Results:
As a result of the analysis, the KFPB met all of the criteria as a valid evaluation. Furthermore, the KFPB seems to compensate for the shortcomings of CPAT.
Conclusions:
In locations where the CPAT is difficult to administer, the KFPB is expected to be used as a firefighting job-related physical fitness evaluation.
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