Graduation Date
Spring 2021
Document Type
Thesis
Program
Master of Science degree with a major in Kinesiology, option Exercise Science
Committee Chair Name
Dr. Young Sub Kwon
Committee Chair Affiliation
HSU Faculty or Staff
Second Committee Member Name
Dr. Brian Blackburn
Second Committee Member Affiliation
HSU Faculty or Staff
Third Committee Member Name
Dr. David Lankford
Third Committee Member Affiliation
HSU Faculty or Staff
Keywords
Wingate, Reference values, Physical conditioning, Anaerobic power, Anaerobic capacity
Subject Categories
Kinesiology
Abstract
The Wingate Muscular Power Test (WMPT) has existed for several decades and to this day is considered the gold standard for evaluating an individual’s muscular power. However, the utility of this test is predicated on having accurate and relevant normative data with which to compare individual results. At present, the existing literature on this subject is either several decades old and/or inclusive of only specific subject groups (i.e. men only or sport-specific athletes). This study presents WMPT normative values for active healthy adults ages 19-29, separated by sex. The sample consisted of 330 active healthy volunteers (186 men and 144 women). Peak and mean power in absolute and relative value as well as fatigue index were all recorded. Three different relative powers were calculated based on body mass, lean body mass, and body mass to the two-thirds power. 19-29 age specific normative power and fatigue index values among healthy adults are defined. Peak and relative power results were higher for men than women, but not fatigue index. The norms for absolute power, relative power, and fatigue index produced from this study are considerably higher than previously developed norms. Normative reference value tables were generated and can be used by college-age active health adults and campus recreational club coaches to evaluate muscular power and fatigue index in their recreational athletes.
Citation Style
APA
Recommended Citation
Basist, Levi, "Wingate muscular power test reference values for active healthy adults ages 19-29: normative data and differences between sex" (2021). Cal Poly Humboldt theses and projects. 487.
https://digitalcommons.humboldt.edu/etd/487