1. Compute the percentile score for a 22 year-old male with a \( \mathrm{VO}_{2 \max } \) of \( 44.0 \mathrm{ml} / \mathrm{kg} \cdot \mathrm{min} \).

To compute the percentile score for a 22-year-old male with a \( \mathrm{VO}_{2 \max} \) of \( 44.0 \, \mathrm{ml} / \mathrm{kg} \cdot \mathrm{min} \), we need to compare this value to normative data for \( \mathrm{VO}_{2 \max} \) in males of the same age group. Typically, \( \mathrm{VO}_{2 \max} \) values are categorized into percentiles based on population studies. For young adult males (ages 20-29), the following is a rough guideline for \( \mathrm{VO}_{2 \max} \) values: - Excellent: > 60 ml/kg/min - Good: 50-60 ml/kg/min - Average: 40-50 ml/kg/min - Below Average: 30-40 ml/kg/min - Poor: < 30 ml/kg/min Given that a \( \mathrm{VO}_{2 \max} \) of \( 44.0 \, \mathrm{ml} / \mathrm{kg} \cdot \mathrm{min} \) falls within the "Average" category, we can estimate that this score is around the 50th percentile for young adult males. However, to provide a more precise percentile score, we would need access to specific normative data or a database that includes the distribution of \( \mathrm{VO}_{2 \max} \) scores for 22-year-old males. If you have access to such data, you can find the exact percentile by determining how many individuals in the dataset scored below \( 44.0 \, \mathrm{ml} / \mathrm{kg} \cdot \mathrm{min} \). In summary, without specific normative data, we can estimate that a \( \mathrm{VO}_{2 \max} \) of \( 44.0 \, \mathrm{ml} / \mathrm{kg} \cdot \mathrm{min} \) is likely around the 50th percentile for a 22-year-old male. For a precise calculation, please refer to a specific dataset or study that provides the distribution of \( \mathrm{VO}_{2 \max} \) values for this demographic.