SFT

Question 1

Senior fitness test was developed to assess

Answer 1

flexibility, strength, and endurance in the older population (60+) due to fall risks

Question 2

Hip mobility and hamstring length are important for (3)

Shoulder motion is important for (2)

Answer 2

reduce risk of low back pain, balance problems, gait abnormalities

posture and stability

Question 3

Functional fitness parameters (5)

Answer 3

1 strength
2 aerobic endurance
3 upper and lower body flexibility
4 agility/dynamic balance
5 body mass index

Question 4

Test items

Answer 4

Chair stand
Arm curl
6 minute walk (or 2 minute step)
Back scratch
8 foot up and go
body mass index (not valid at this point)

Question 5

Chair stand test purpose?
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Answer 5

to assess lower body strength
number of fall stands from a seated position that can be completed in 30 seconds with arms folded

Question 6

Arm curl purpose?
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Answer 6

to asses elbow flexion/ upper body strength
number of bicep curls completed in 30 seconds holding a weight (5W 8M)

Question 7

Chair sit and reach test purpose?
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Answer 7

assess lower body flexibility
in a seated position with knees extended can toes be touched (measure inches between fingers and toes)

Question 7

6 minute walk or 2 minute step purpose?
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Answer 7

assess aerobic endurance
how far can a person walk in 6 minutes, or walk in place for 2 minutes bringing knee up to level of hip

Question 8

Back scratch test purpose?
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Answer 8

assess upper body flexibility
reach over shoulder with one hand and other hand up middle back (measure inches between middle fingers

Question 8

8 foot up and go purpose?
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Answer 8

assess agility/dynamic balance
numbers of seconds required to get up from a seated position, walk 8 feet, and return to the seat