Introductory paragraph-this paragraph leads us into the methods section of the project. You will describe, very briefly, the rationale, overview and content of the methods part of the paper. You will also include your purpose statement.
VO2 maximum testing is used to test a variety of populations to assess cardiovascular fitness levels. If clinical settings are available the metabolic cart (Appendix A) is widely used to test this aspect of fitness. For the purpose of this study we will be using the Bruce Protocol VO2max test (Appendix B) and a heart rate monitor (Appendix C). The heart rate monitor will be used to measure heart rate recovery (HRR) time. Comparing VO2max and the time it takes the participant’s cardiovascular system to recover…show more content… The tests will take place in the SPU Exercise Science Lab in the Royal Brougham building. The participants will be given individual dates and times for their particular test. When they arrive the principal investigator will explain the process of taking their heart rate and calculating maximum heart rate. The principal investigator will calculate maximum heart rate using the equation 220 minus age of participant. The resting heart rate will be taken using the radial pulse (located just below the thumb on the wrist) while the participant is sitting down. Each participant will be asked what position they currently play on their soccer team, since this may affect their VO2max. After resting heart rate and heart rate maximum have been calculated the principal investigator will thoroughly explain the process of VO2max testing and the equipment we will use. In this case we will be using a metabolic cart and treadmill. A heart rate monitor will also be used to measure heart rate during and after the test. In this particular study the Bruce Protocol of the max test will be implemented. This test can last up to twenty-one minutes and a total of seven levels of exercise intensities. Each level lasts for three minutes. The gradient of the treadmill incline increases at a two percent grade per level. Speed also increases between 0.5-0.8 mph. During the test the principal investigator will be asking the participant their rate of perceived exertion (RPE) using a scale of 6-20. After the test is complete the athlete will begin a cool down on the treadmill. The participant will continue to wear a heart rate monitor to track their heart rate recovery time. When the participant has reached their resting heart rate the monitor can then be taken off. The principal investigator will provide snacks and water to assist in post exercise recovery. Participants will be allowed
