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The Design and Evaluation of a Step Test for the Rapid Prediction of Physical Work Capacity in an Unsophisticated Industrial Work Force

W. TUXWORTH Departments of Physical Education and Engineering Production, University of Birmingham, England
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H. SHAHNAWAZ Departments of Physical Education and Engineering Production, University of Birmingham, England
Pages 181-191 | Published online: 25 Apr 2007

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Dennis W Bales, Brian N Craig, Jerome J Congleton, Carter J Kerk, Alfred A Amendola, William G Gaines & Omer C Jenkins. (2001) The influence of supporting the Oxylog instrument on estimated maximal aerobic capacity during a step test and heart rate in a lifting test. Applied Ergonomics 32:4, pages 367-377.
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Michael I. Culpepper & Kennon T. Francis. (1987) An anatomical model to determine step height in step testing for estimating aerobic capacity. Journal of Theoretical Biology 129:1, pages 1-8.
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MICHAEL A. CAMPION. (2006) PERSONNEL SELECTION FOR PHYSICALLY DEMANDING JOBS: REVIEW AND RECOMMENDATIONS. Personnel Psychology 36:3, pages 527-550.
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