PACER and Target Heart Rate.docx - Madison Tanner KIN 200...

Madison Tanner
KIN 200
4/27/22
PACER and Target Heart Rate Assignment
Part 1
1.) I think that the PACER heart rate test does accurately assess aerobic capacity. It gets
harder as it continues and this helps people learn to pace themselves effectively. Thus,
this helps them to determine one's ability to effectively use oxygen.
2.) Some advantages of the PACER test are target population, reliability, and the amount of
people that can perform it at a minimal cost. The test is appropriate for sports teams and
schools with children of all ages. It is also reliable if the test is run properly with strict
guidelines. Some disadvantages would be the anxiety it brings on people. Another
disadvantage would be the subjective scoring. Practice can have an influence on the
score attained and it could be inaccurate. Environmental conditions can also affect the
results, which would not give an accurate reading.
Part 2