Navy PRT (Physical Readiness Test) Modality Validation Pilot Study

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Abstract:

The U.S. Navy is transitioning from a culture of fitness testing to a more pervasive culture of functional fitness. The objective of this pilot study was to assess PRT Tier II modalities to be potentially included in a cycle 2 alternative PRT. 41 Active Duty Sailors stationed at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam participated in this pilot study from 2MAR18-10MAR18. Sailors completed 11 fitness modalities and researchers identified the seated medicine ball throw, standing long jump, repeated 300-yd shuttle run, and forearm plank as the modalities recommended for inclusion in an alternative PRT.

Author(s):
Laird, Melissa D. ; Clifford, Heath ; Heaney, Jay H.
Author Organization(s):
NAVAL HEALTH RESEARCH CENTER SAN DIEGO CA
Funding Organization(s):
Publication Date:
2018 Oct 16
Pagination:
0

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RECORD

Collection: TRECMS
Subject Terms
Communities of Interest:
Biomedical
Descriptor(s):
medical personnel, pain, test methods, army personnel, body regions, spine, test and evaluation, active duty, field tests, governments, skeletal muscle, back injuries, measurement, pilot studies, spinal column, availability, contracts
Keyword(s):
Navy Physical Readiness Test, pfa(Physical Fitness Assessment), functional fitness testing, Operational fitness test, prt(Physical Readiness Test), Body Composition Assessment
Subject Categories:
Biological and Medical Sciences; Behavioral and Social Sciences
Update Date:
2021 Mar 08