Initial training as a stimulus for optimal physical fitness in firemen

Initial training as a stimulus for optimal physical fitness in firemen

In this investigation the physical fitness of 34 recruits to the UK Fire Service was assessed before and after their initial training (tests 1-2) and on three occasions (tests 3-5) during the first 18 months of their service (n=34+6=40). The initial training (test 2-test 1) resulted in an increase i...

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Veröffentlicht in:Ergonomics 1994-05, Vol.37 (5), p.933-941
Hauptverfasser: ELLAM, L. D., FIELDMAN, G. B., GARLICK, J., GOLDSMITH, R., PATEMAN, C.
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
Schlagworte:
Adult
Education
Employment training programs
Ergonomics
Firefighters
Firemen
Fitness
Humans
Initial training
Male
Occupations
Physical Fitness
Random Allocation
Recruits
Space life sciences
Time Factors
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Zusammenfassung:In this investigation the physical fitness of 34 recruits to the UK Fire Service was assessed before and after their initial training (tests 1-2) and on three occasions (tests 3-5) during the first 18 months of their service (n=34+6=40). The initial training (test 2-test 1) resulted in an increase in maximum aerobic power (11% p
ISSN:0014-0139
1366-5847
DOI:10.1080/00140139408963702