Abstract
Inter-class correlations and contingency table analysis were used to evaluate maximal aerobic power (V̇O2max) similarities within 21 biological families. A moderate correlation (r=0.64; P<0.05) existed among father and son pairs. A weaker relationship (r=0.24; P<0.05) was observed between parents and child or children while controlling for body fat. Contingency table revealed a higher than expected proportion of "high" V̇O2max rankings in children (67%; P<0.05). The results suggest that familial aggregation of V̇O2max was only modest and was highest for father- son pairs. The increased similarity between father and son suggest that the influence of the father via non-genetic factors plays a significant role in determining aerobic power in boys in this age group.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 185-192 |
Number of pages | 8 |
Journal | Biology of Sport |
Volume | 14 |
Issue number | 3 |
State | Published - Dec 1 1997 |
Keywords
- Genetics
- Maximal aerobic power
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Orthopedics and Sports Medicine
- Physical Therapy, Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation
- Physiology (medical)