The 20 m<sup>2</sup> VAMEVAL Test: A Reduced Space Approach to Determine the Maximum Oxygen Consumption of Young Cameroonians

Guessogo Wiliam Richard; Ebal Minye Edmond; Mbouh Samuel; Assomo Ndemba Peguy Brice; Azabji Kenfack Marcel; Mekoulou Ndongo Jerson; Fouda Omgba Nsi André Landry; Mbang Bian Wiliam; Mandengue Samuel Honoré; Temfemo Abdou

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The 20 m² VAMEVAL Test: A Reduced Space Approach to Determine the Maximum Oxygen Consumption of Young Cameroonians

Guessogo Wiliam Richard, Ebal Minye Edmond, Mbouh Samuel, Assomo Ndemba Peguy Brice, Azabji Kenfack Marcel, Mekoulou Ndongo Jerson, Fouda Omgba Nsi André Landry, Mbang Bian Wiliam, Mandengue Samuel Honoré, Temfemo Abdou

Published in International Journal of Sports Science and Physical Education (Volume 3, Issue 2)

Received: 3 April 2018 Accepted: 19 June 2018 Published: 25 July 2018

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This study aimed at comparing physiological variables measured during a modified 20 m² VAMEVAL test with that of its predecessor, the classical VAMEVAL test. Thirty volunteers moderately-trained sport students (14 males, 25.7 ± 3.4 years, and 16 females, 25.0 ± 2.5 years) specialized in running sport disciplines, randomly underwent three maximal oxygen uptake assessment using the classical VAMEVAL test in a 400m track (VAM400), the modified VAMEVAL test in a reduced space of 20 m² (VAM20) and, the ergometer test (ERG) as standard test. Results revealed significant differences between the two sexes in the VAM400 and VAM20 over VO_2max (P< 0.01), maximal heart rate (P< 0.05) and rating of perceived exertion (P< 0.001). No significant difference was noted in lactatemia (La) during VAM400 and VAM20. VO_2max variations of 6.8% in females and 8% in males were recorded when moving from VAM400 to VAM20. The VAM20 test is valid to estimate cardiorespiratory fitness of young Cameroonians in absence of appropriated infrastructures.

Published in	International Journal of Sports Science and Physical Education (Volume 3, Issue 2)
DOI	10.11648/j.ijsspe.20180302.12
Page(s)	27-31
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VAMEVAL Test, Reduced Space, Maximum Oxygen Consumption, Young Cameroonians

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Guessogo Wiliam Richard; Ebal Minye Edmond; Mbouh Samuel; Assomo Ndemba Peguy Brice; Azabji Kenfack Marcel, et al. The 20 m2 VAMEVAL Test: A Reduced Space Approach to Determine the Maximum Oxygen Consumption of Young Cameroonians. Int. J. Sports Sci. Phys. Educ. 2018, 3(2), 27-31. doi: 10.11648/j.ijsspe.20180302.12

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Guessogo Wiliam Richard, Ebal Minye Edmond, Mbouh Samuel, Assomo Ndemba Peguy Brice, Azabji Kenfack Marcel, et al. The 20 m2 VAMEVAL Test: A Reduced Space Approach to Determine the Maximum Oxygen Consumption of Young Cameroonians. Int J Sports Sci Phys Educ. 2018;3(2):27-31. doi: 10.11648/j.ijsspe.20180302.12

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Guessogo Wiliam Richard

National Institute of Youth and Sports, Yaounde, Cameroon; Exercise and Sport Physiology Unit, Faculty of Science, University of Douala, Douala, Cameroon
Ebal Minye Edmond

National Institute of Youth and Sports, Yaounde, Cameroon
Mbouh Samuel

National Institute of Youth and Sports, Yaounde, Cameroon
Assomo Ndemba Peguy Brice

Exercise and Sport Physiology Unit, Faculty of Science, University of Douala, Douala, Cameroon
Azabji Kenfack Marcel

Faculty of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, University of Yaounde 1, Yaounde, Cameroon
Mekoulou Ndongo Jerson

Exercise and Sport Physiology Unit, Faculty of Science, University of Douala, Douala, Cameroon
Fouda Omgba Nsi André Landry

National Institute of Youth and Sports, Yaounde, Cameroon
Mbang Bian Wiliam

National Institute of Youth and Sports, Yaounde, Cameroon
Mandengue Samuel Honoré

Exercise and Sport Physiology Unit, Faculty of Science, University of Douala, Douala, Cameroon
Temfemo Abdou

Exercise and Sport Physiology Unit, Faculty of Science, University of Douala, Douala, Cameroon; Department of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Douala, Douala, Cameroon

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AU  - Guessogo Wiliam Richard
AU  - Ebal Minye Edmond
AU  - Mbouh Samuel
AU  - Assomo Ndemba Peguy Brice
AU  - Azabji Kenfack Marcel
AU  - Mekoulou Ndongo Jerson
AU  - Fouda Omgba Nsi André Landry
AU  - Mbang Bian Wiliam
AU  - Mandengue Samuel Honoré
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JO  - International Journal of Sports Science and Physical Education
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EP  - 31
PB  - Science Publishing Group
SN  - 2575-1611
UR  - https://doi.org/10.11648/j.ijsspe.20180302.12
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