Senior Fitness Test Manual

Name: Senior Fitness Test Manual
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ISBN: 9781450411189

ISBN-10: 1450411185

ISBN-13: 9781450411189

Edition: 2nd 2013

Authors: Roberta E. Rikli, C. Jessie Jones

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Book details

List price: $74.00
Edition: 2nd
Copyright year: 2013
Publisher: Human Kinetics
Publication date: 11/14/2012
Binding: Mixed Media
Pages: 200
Size: 8.50" wide x 10.98" long x 0.59" tall
Weight: 1.518
Language: English




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


History of the SFT-A Decade of Use


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, Percentile Norms, and Criterion-Referenced Fitness Standards


Validity


Reliability


Percentile norms


Criterion-referenced fitness 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


Methods of Providing Feedback to Participants


Using Test Results to Motivate Participants


Summary



Exercise Recommendations for Older Adults: Improving Senior Fitness Test Scores


Physical Activity and Exercise Guidelines for Older Adults


Lifestyle Exercise


Guidelines for Structured Exercise to Improve SFT Scores


Exercises to Improve Strength, Flexibility, Agility, and Balance


Summary