MCAFT Step Test (Modified Canadian Aerobic Fitness Test)
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Description
*Not Affiliated with CSEP – PATH*
This video demonstrates how to do the MCAFT Step test. It is a submaximal exercise test designed to estimate the VO2max for clients aged 15-69 years old. It uses 3 minute-long consecutive workloads designed to raise the heart rate to 85% of the client’s maximum heart rate.
*Remember to incorporate an appropriate warm-up*
*Review the CSEP Aerobic Fitness Test Termination Criteria before testing*
*Always complete the test with an active and passive recovery procedure*
These CSEP guidelines are under constant revision – If you notice any mistakes or out-of-date information, please let me know in the comments so I can update the video accordingly.
Radoslaw Wiechecki – UVic – 4th year Kinesiology; CPT
Connor McManaman
REFERENCES
Weller et al. Prediction of maximal oxygen uptake from a modified Canadian aerobic fitness test. Can. J. Appl. Physiol. 18(2) 175-188, 1993
Weller et al. A study to validate the Canadian aerobic fitness test. Can. J. Appl. Physiol. 20(2) 211-221, 1995
