A Model of Dickson Index Corrected for Pupils

Year 2018, Volume: 6 Issue: 2, 224 - 234, 22.06.2018

İhor Zanevskyy

Abstract

Ruffier – Dickson test is a popular method in school physical education because of a simple
procedure and apparatuses, good reliability and validity in evaluation of physical capacity. It
is well-known in sports and physical rehabilitation too. The aim of the research is to prepare a
model of Dickson index, which should be suitable for school physical education. Two ways to
reach this purpose, taking into account a normal heart rate in rest corresponding to pupil’s age
(70–102 min-1), are proposed. They are a model of correction of Dickson index formula and a
model of correction of assessment gradations. A ratio of a normal heart rate in rest of school
age pupils and adults should be accepted as a parameter of correction of Dickson index
formula. Three measures of heart rate values in Ruffier – Dickson test should be reduced
proportionally to this ratio. Application of the corrected formula results in a statistically
significant improvement in assessment of young patients’ cardiovascular system state
(p < 0.01). The results of modeling are presented in simple tabular and graphical forms that
are suitable for humanists who are unready to use mathematical methods. 

Keywords

pupils, cardiovascular system, physical capacity, Dickson index

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