Abstract

Physical fitness field-based test is an important means to understand the physical health status of the Down Syndrome. This systematic review was designed to identify the reliability of the field-based physical fitness tests study in Down Syndrome. The SCOPUS, SPORTS DISCUS, MEDLINE were screened for papers published from 1970 to 2018. Each study classified as high, middle and low according the results of the sample number, sample description, test methods, time interval and statistical methods. There are 30 high quality papers included in the present review. The reliability of assessing body composition, musculoskeletal fitness, motor fitness and cardiorespiratory fitness. Although some test methods for further studies are needed, but the reliability of the evaluation for mental disabled people physical field test provides a level of evidence based recommendations.

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