Predicting Aerobic Fitness in Kinesiology Students with the Godin Leisure-Time Questionnaire
Document Type
Conference Proceeding
Publication Date
4-2025
Abstract
Questionnaires are often used to gauge physical fitness for baseline measures when prescribing exercise programs. The purpose of this study is to see if the Godin Leisure-Time Questionnaire can predict aerobic fitness in college students. A&M-SA Kinesiology students (males=41, females=75, age=24.1±5.7 years, height=65.6±4.1 in, weight=169.3±38.7 lbs) completed the questionnaire and performed a VO2max test in the lab and 1-mile time trial on an outdoor oval track. While VO2max and 1-mile time were highly correlated (r(114)=-.82, p=.001), there was a weak but significant correlation between Godin and VO2max (r(114)=0.29, p=.001), and 1-Mile (r(114)=-.28, p=.001). The prediction equation for VO2max (28.989 + X(.104), SEE 7.5 ml/kg/min) and 1-Mile (692.398 + X(-1.828), SEE 139.3 seconds) contain problematic error and while the ANOVA models indicates the regression model significantly predicts the criterion variable, these equations should be used with caution.
Recommended Citation
Tamayo, Carlos, "Predicting Aerobic Fitness in Kinesiology Students with the Godin Leisure-Time Questionnaire" (2025). Student Research Symposium 2025. 42.
https://digitalcommons.tamusa.edu/srs_2025/42
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