Senior Fitness Test Manual

Name: Senior Fitness Test Manual
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ISBN: 9780736033565

ISBN-10: 0736033564

ISBN-13: 9780736033565

Edition: 2001

Authors: Roberta E. Rikli, C. Jessie Jones

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Description:

This work details a test that is suitable for measuring the fitness levels of older adults. It includes performance standards and tables for evaluating individuals according to their age and gender.

Book details

List price: $39.00
Copyright year: 2001
Publisher: Human Kinetics
Publication date: 1/15/2001
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 176
Size: 8.50" wide x 10.75" long x 0.50" tall
Weight: 1.144
Language: English



Preface


Acknowledgments


Credits


How to Use This Manual



Fitness Testing in Later Years: Recognizing Unique Needs of Older Adults


Importance of Fitness (and Fitness Testing) in Later Years


Rationale for Developing the SFT


Unique Qualities of the SFT


Uses of the SFT


Summary



The Senior Fitness Test: Defining Functional Fitness Parameters


Conceptual Background


Functional Fitness Parameters


Test Selection Criteria


Overview of Test Items


Summary



Test Validity, Reliability, and Performance Standards: Identifying Relevant Fitness Measures for Older Adults


Validity


Reliability


Performance Standards


Summary



Test Administration: Establishing Consistent Testing Protocols


Pretest Procedures and Considerations


Administering the Tests


Guidelines for Group Testing


Summary



Test Results: Interpreting and Using Feedback to Motivate and Improve Performance


Interpreting Test Scores


Using Test Results to Motivate Participants


Improving Performance


Summary



Informed Consent/Assumption of Liability Form



Medical Clearance Form



Participant Instructions Prior to Assessment



Scorecard



Accident Report Form



BMI Conversion Chart



Station Signs for Posting



Age Group Percentile Norms



Personal Profile Form



Performance Charts



Personal Goals/Activity Plans



Activity Record



Normal Range of Scores



Resources on Exercise Programming for Older Adults



Measurement Conversions


References


Index


About the Authors