المعيار
Volume 17, Numéro 1, Pages 579-592
2026-06-01

Proposed Standard Scale For Evaluating Aerobic Capacity (vo₂max And Vma) Among Endurance Runners Aged 16–17 Years

Authors : Abdelhak Bilal .

Abstract

The study aimed to develop a normative scale for assessing aerobic capacity (VO₂max and VMA) among middle- and long-distance runners aged 16–17 years in the Wilaya of Batna, in order to improve the athlete selection process. A descriptive survey methodology was adopted, and the sample consisted of 48 athletes selected using the total population method. Statistical analysis included the mean, standard deviation, t-test, correlation coefficient, and standardized T-scores. The results revealed statistically significant differences in VO₂max and VMA in favor of the 17-year-old group compared with the 16-year-old group. Furthermore, 21% of the sample demonstrated a good level of aerobic capacity, qualifying them for endurance events, while the majority of athletes were classified within the acceptable lev

Keywords

STANDARD SCALE ; AEROBIC CAPACITY ; ENDURANCE ; VO₂MAX ; VMA