Abstract
In this paper the role of validity and reliability in the development of physical employment standards (PESs) and the consideration of these factors in determining the final pass/fail criteria for a PES and ultimately the legal defensibility of a PES is examined. Particular attention is paid to the use of subject-matter experts, the levels of evidence used in the establishment of the minimum acceptable pace/intensity for the completion of critical tasks, and the considerations needed in physical test selection.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | S83-S91 |
Journal | Applied Physiology, Nutrition, and Metabolism |
Volume | 41 |
Issue number | 6 (Suppl. 2) |
Early online date | 9 Jun 2016 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Jun 2016 |
Event | Second International Conference on Physical Employment Standards - Alberta, Canada Duration: 23 Aug 2015 → 26 Aug 2015 |
Keywords
- cut-scores
- readiness for work
- subject matter experts
- minimum performance standard
- levels of evidence