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The Senior Fitness Test is a great resource for testing the fitness levels of older adults. The test results provide information to both the participant and the instructor regarding the participant’s fitness level and compares that level to others in their age category.  \nWhy test seniors?  \nFitness is very important for those in their senior years. Older adults need to have adequate strength, flexibility, and endurance to accomplish everyday tasks. Assessing these components of fitness can detect weaknesses which can be treated before causing serious functional limitations.  \nWhen should the testing be done?  \nIt is recommended that the test be given before the start of a FROG program, between two and six months and annually.  \nWhat tests are included?  \nThe individual fitness test items involve common activities; such as getting up from a chair, walking, lifting, bending, and stretching. The tests were developed to be safe and enjoyable for older adults, while still meeting scientific standards for reliability and validity.  \nThe following tests are part of the Senior Fitness Test Protocol, and are designed to test the functional fitness of seniors:  \nChair Stand Test—tests lower body strength Arm Curl Test—tests upper body strength  \nChair Sit and Reach Test—lower body flexibility test Back Scratch Test—upper body flexibility test 8-Foot Up and Go Test—agility test  \nWalk Test (6 minutes) or Step in Place Test (2 minutes)—the walk test is used to assess aerobic fitness unless the person uses orthopedic devices when walking or has difficulty balancing, in which case they do the step in place test.  \nStation 1: Chair Stand Test  \nThe chair stand test is similar to a squat test to measure leg strength.  \nPurpose: To measure lower-body strength  \nEquipment: Straight-back chair (17 in.), stopwatch  \nProcedure: Place the chair against a wall, or otherwise stabilize it for safety. The subject should sit in the middle of the seat, with their feet shoulder width apart, flat on the floor. The arms are to be crossed at the wrists and held close to the chest. From the sitting position, the subject stands completely up, then completely back down, and this is repeated for 30 seconds.  \nScoring: Count the total number of complete chair stands (up and down equals’ one stand). If the subject has completed a full stand from the sitting position when the time is elapsed, the final stand is counted in the total.  \nBelow is a table showing the recommended ranges for this test based on age groups.  \nMen’s Results  \nWomen’s Results  \n\n| Age |  below average  | \u003Cbr>average |  above average  |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- |\n| 60-64 | \u003C 14 | 14 to 19 | > 19 |\n\n\n| 65-69 | \u003C 12 | 12 to 18 |  | > 18 |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |\n\n\n| 70-74 | \u003C 12 | 12 to 17 |  | > 17 |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |\n\n\n| 75-79 | \u003C 11 | 11 to 17 |  | > 17 |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |\n\n\n| 80-84 | \u003C 10 | 10 to 15 |  | > 15 |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |\n\n\n| 85-89 | \u003C 8 | 8 to 14 |  | > 14 |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |\n\n\n| 90-94 | \u003C 7 | 7 to 12 |  | > 12 |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |\n\n\n| | below average | average |  above average  |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- |\n| 60-64 | \u003C 12 | 12 to 17 | > 17 |\n\n\n| 65-69 |  | \u003C 11 |  | 11 to 16 | > 16 |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |\n\n\n| 70-74 |  | \u003C 10 |  | 10 to 15 | > 15 |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |\n\n\n| 75-79 |  | \u003C 10 |  | 10 to 15 | > 15 |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |\n\n\n| 80-84 |  | \u003C 9 |  | 9 to 14 | > 14 |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |\n\n\n| 85-89 |  | \u003C 8 |  | 8 to 13 | > 13 |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |\n\n\n| 90-94 |  | \u003C 4 |  | 4 to 11 | > 11 |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |\n\nComments: the arms may be used for assistance or for safety if need.  \nStation 2: Arm Curl Test  \nPurpose: To measure upper-body strength  \nEquipment: 4 pound weight (women, AAHPERD), 5 pou","cbCaicicLpMBUJyi","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaicicLpMBUJyi","pdf",242416,11,"English","# Why test seniors?\n## When should the testing be done?\n# What tests are included?\n## Station 1: Chair Stand Test\n## Station 2: Arm Curl Test\n## Station 3: Height and Weight\n## BMI manual calculation","[{\"question\":\"Why should seniors be tested for fitness?\",\"answer\":\"Fitness is essential in later years to complete everyday tasks. 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