Research Article
Harvard Step Test and Cooper 12 Minute Test on Improvement of Fitness Index (VO2 Max) in Basket Athletes in Pekalongan City
@INPROCEEDINGS{10.4108/eai.22-7-2020.2300248, author={Andung Maheswara Rakasiwi and Eko Budi Prasetyo and Irine Dwitasari Wulandari}, title={Harvard Step Test and Cooper 12 Minute Test on Improvement of Fitness Index (VO2 Max) in Basket Athletes in Pekalongan City}, proceedings={Proceedings of the 5th International Seminar of Public Health and Education, ISPHE 2020, 22 July 2020, Universitas Negeri Semarang, Semarang, Indonesia}, publisher={EAI}, proceedings_a={ISPHE}, year={2020}, month={9}, keywords={harvard step test 12 minute cooper test fitness index}, doi={10.4108/eai.22-7-2020.2300248} }- Andung Maheswara Rakasiwi
Eko Budi Prasetyo
Irine Dwitasari Wulandari
Year: 2020
Harvard Step Test and Cooper 12 Minute Test on Improvement of Fitness Index (VO2 Max) in Basket Athletes in Pekalongan City
ISPHE
EAI
DOI: 10.4108/eai.22-7-2020.2300248
Abstract
Fitness index is to know the ability of VO2 max which includes cardio-vascular and cardiorespiratory fitness. In the Pekalongan city basket-ball athlete, the problem with athletes is the athlete's fitness condition, high level of activity or training activities. The purpose of doing a fit-ness index is to find out the effectiveness of providing a Harvard step test and 12-minute cooper test on basketball athlete fitness index to prevent collapsing of athletes while exercising. Pre and post-test group design method of the fitness ability of the athlete's index with the Har-vard step test and cooper test methods. Research Results using meas-urements that have been made obtained results on the measurement of fitness index using harvard step test and cooper test of significant val-ue. With better or increased endurance will reduce the risk of collapse in athletes caused by the inability to accept the portion of the exercise or compete.
