estimation of aerobic capacity (vo2max) and physical activity levels of the boy students with method strand

background: the relationship between aerobic capacity (vo2max) and physical activity throughout the world is extensive research. this study aimed to estimate aerobic capacity, and the physical activity and demographic factors that affect the male students. method: in this study, 68 male students of health school in isfahan university of medical sciences  had participated voluntarily. subjects studied by the ergonometric- strand protocol were evaluated. the data collection tool was the questionnaire that was related to student demographics. the relationship between variables was inserted and vo 2 max using spss-20. findings: the mean and standard deviation of male students’ ages obtained 23.13 ± 2.39 years, respectively. aerobic capacity of male students was equal to 3.23 ± 0.39 liters per minute. results of this study showed that the aerobic capacity, age, height and there was no significant correlation between body weight. between these variables and the physical activity, exercise and smoking history significant relationship exists (p <0.05) conclusion: variables such as physical activity, smoking history and exercise can be as effective factors vo 2 max named.