McCloy Physical Fitness Index
The McCloy Physical Fitness Index (PFI), by Charles H McCloy, is an adaptation of Rogers Physical Fitness Index, an early attempt to create a single fitness index based on scores from a range of fitness tests. There are six tests that predominantly measure strength endurance, the results combined to a single score.
Original Version
When first presented, the McCloy Physical Fitness Index involved the six strength measures on the Rogers PFI, leaving out the lung function test. The test were Grip Strength (left & right hand), Back Lift, Leg Lift, Chin Ups and Dips. The sum of the scores of these tests yields the strength index. This strength index is divided by the normal strength and multiplied by 100 to produce a Physical Fitness Index.
Modern Version
There are several references to another version of the McCloy Physical Fitness Index online, though no reference to the original source can be found. In this version, there are five tests, and the scoring is simplified to just taking the average result.
- Pull Ups – maximum number
- Press Ups – maximum number
- Squat Thrusts – for 1 minute
- Squat Jumps – for 1 minute
- Sit Ups – for 2 minutes
Scoring: Record the number of reps completed for each exercise. You can combine the individual results into a Physical Fitness Index by adding together the repetitions completed for each exercise and then dividing the total by five. Results should be taken at regular intervals to monitor fitness changes over time.
References
- McCloy, C. H. (1932). Tests and Measurements. The Journal of Health and Physical Education, 3(7), 9–59.
- McCloy, C. H. "The Measurement of General Motor Capacity and General Motor Ability," Supp. to Res. Quart. Am. Phys. Educ Assoc, Vol. V, No. 1 (March, 1934), 46-61.
- McCloy, C. H. Norms for Tests of Strength. Iowa City, Iowa: The Author, 1933.
- McCloy, C. H. "A Program of Tests and Measurements for the Public Schools," Jr. of Health and Phys. Educ, Vol. VI, No. 8 (October, 1935), 19.
- McCloy, Charles H. Tests and measurements in health and physical education. New York. F. S. Crofts at Co. 412 p. 1942.
Related Pages
- Other examples of a single fitness index
- Rogers Physical Fitness Index — an early attempt to create a single fitness index based on scores from a range of mostly strength fitness tests.
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