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- Title
Guidelines to Classify Subject Groups in Sport-Science Research.
- Authors
De Pauw, Kevin; Roelands, Bart; Cheung, Stephen S; De Geus, Bas; Rietjens, Gerald; Meeusen, Romain
- Abstract
Purpose: The aim of this systematic literature review was to outline the various preexperimental maximal cycle-test protocols, terminology, and performance indicators currently used to classify subject groups in sport- science research and to construct a classification system for cycling-related research. Methods: A database of 130 subject-group descriptions contains information on preexperimental maximal cycle-protocol designs, terminology of the subject groups, biometrical and physiological data, cycling experience, and parameters. Kolmogorov-Smirnov test, 1-way ANOVA, post hoc Bonferroni (P < .05), and trend lines were calculated on height, body mass, relative and absolute maximal oxygen consumption (VO2max). and peak power output (PPO). Results: During preexperimental testing, an initial workload of 100 W and a workload increase of 25 W are most frequently used. Three-minute stages provide the most reliable and valid measures of endurance performance. After obtaining data on a subject group, researchers apply various terms to define the group. To solve this complexity, the authors introduced the neutral term performance levels 1 to 5, representing untrained, recreationally trained, trained, well-trained, and professional subject groups, respectively. The most cited parameter in literature to define subject groups is relative VO2max, and therefore no overlap between different performance levels may occur for this principal parameter. Another significant cycling parameter is the absolute PPO. The description of additional physiological information and current and past cycling data is advised. Conclusion: This review clearly shows the need to standardize the procedure for classifying subject groups. Recommendations are formulated concerning preexperimental testing, terminology, and performance indicators. .
- Subjects
MEDICAL protocols; EXERCISE tests; ANALYSIS of variance; ANTHROPOMETRY; CYCLING; EXERCISE physiology; INFORMATION storage &; retrieval systems; MATHEMATICS; MEDLINE; ONLINE information services; PHYSICAL fitness; SPORTS; STATISTICS; TERMS &; phrases; TIME; SYSTEMATIC reviews; EVIDENCE-based medicine; PROFESSIONAL practice; DATA analysis; PHYSICAL training &; conditioning; BODY movement; OXYGEN consumption; HUMAN research subjects; EXERCISE intensity; DATA analysis software; DESCRIPTIVE statistics
- Publication
International Journal of Sports Physiology & Performance, 2013, Vol 8, Issue 2, p111
- ISSN
1555-0265
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1123/ijspp.8.2.111