Briefly state the purpose of the study; that is, describe why the researchers chose to conduct this
study.
Methods: First, describe the subjects in the study; that is, how many, their age and sex, any special
characteristics they may have had, such as specific disease states. If the subjects were separated into
different groups, state what those groups were. Second, briefly describe what procedures were done with
the subjects; that is, what intervention was used (such as an exercise training regimen or drug treatment or
dietary plan for one or more groups) and what measurements were made on the subjects (such as fitness
tests, blood tests, etc.).
Results: Briefly describe the findings of the study; that is, what measured changes occurred in the subjects
(in one or more groups of subjects). It is important to only report changes that were statistically significant;
for example, if the average VO2max was 35 mL/min.kg before training and 37 mL/min.kg after training, do
NOT say that it increased unless the article clearly states that this was a statistically significant change (p
value < 0.05).
Conclusion: Briefly state the major conclusions of the study.
Personal Discussion: Provide YOUR thoughts on the meaning and value of this article as it relates to health
or fitness for people living today. This section should be about one-third to one-half page.
Briefly state the purpose of the study; that is, describe why the researchers chose to conduct this
study.
Methods: First, describe the subjects in the study; that is, how many, their age and sex, any special
characteristics they may have had, such as specific disease states. If the subjects were separated into
different groups, state what those groups were. Second, briefly describe what procedures were done with
the subjects; that is, what intervention was used (such as an exercise training regimen or drug treatment or
dietary plan for one or more groups) and what measurements were made on the subjects (such as fitness
tests, blood tests, etc.).
Results: Briefly describe the findings of the study; that is, what measured changes occurred in the subjects
(in one or more groups of subjects). It is important to only report changes that were statistically significant;
for example, if the average VO2max was 35 mL/min.kg before training and 37 mL/min.kg after training, do
NOT say that it increased unless the article clearly states that this was a statistically significant change (p
value < 0.05).
Conclusion: Briefly state the major conclusions of the study.
Personal Discussion: Provide YOUR thoughts on the meaning and value of this article as it relates to health
or fitness for people living today. This section should be about one-third to one-half page.