Prediction Equations of Physical Fitness Age for Korean Adults

PURPOSE: This study aimed to develop prediction equations for estimating the physical fitness age (PFA) of Korean adults in young (19-40 years), middle (41-64 and old (65-80 years) groups.METHODS: Data from 122,842 individuals who participated Korea National Physical Fitness Survey 100 2009 2014 were collected. Body composition, muscular strength, endurance, flexibility, cardiorespiratory agility, power, balance, coordination measured. Pearson’s correlation stepwise regression analyses used analyze data.RESULTS: The as follows: PFA males=22.321 −.088 (20-m PACER)+.317 (body mass index [BMI]); females=24.486 −.143 PACER)+.304 (BMI); middle-aged males=66.644 −.044 (standing long jump) −.069 PACER) – .201 (weight) −.075 (modified sit-ups)+.269 (10-m shuttle run)+.320 females=66.814 −.098 −.113 sit-ups); older males=84.795+.093 (figure-of-8 walk) −.100 (chair standing) −.122 −.102 (relative grip strength) −.060 (sit-and-reach)+.147 (3-m up-and-go); females=80.577+.097 (figureof-8 walk)+.306 up-and-go) −.280 (sit-and-reach)+.393 (BMI) −.011 (2-min step-in-place).CONCLUSIONS: Our can be a tool prescribe sex- age-appropriate exercise program verify effect application by comparing pre -and post-PFA.