Senior Fitness Test Manual

by Rikli, Roberta

• ISBN13: 9780736033565
• ISBN10: 0736033564
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2001-01-15
• Publisher: Human Kinetics

Summary

An easy-to-use test of functional fitness for older adults.

Author Biography

Roberta E. Rikli, PhD, is professor and chair of the division of kinesiology and health promotion at California State University in Fullerton and is cofounder of the LifeSpan Wellness Program at Fullerton C. Jessie Jones, PhD, is a professor of the division of kinesiology and health promotion at California State University in Fullerton and is codirector of the Center for Successful Aging at Fullerton

Table of Contents

Preface	vi
Acknowledgments	ix
Credits	xii
How to Use This Manual	xiii
Fitness Testing in Later Years
Recognizing Unique Needs of Older Adults	1	(1)
Importance of Fitness (and Fitness Testing) in Later Years	2	(1)
Rationale for Developing the SFT	3	(1)
Unique Qualities of the SFT	4	(2)
Uses of the SFT	6	(2)
Summary	8	(4)
The Senior Fitness Test
Defining Functional Fitness Parameters	11	(1)
Conceptual Background	12	(1)
Functional Fitness Parameters	13	(4)
Test Selection Criteria	17	(1)
Overview of Test Items	18	(5)
Summary	23	(3)
Test Validity, Reliability, and Performance Standards
Identifying Relevant Fitness Measures for Older Adults	25	(1)
Validity	26	(13)
Reliability	39	(2)
Performance Standards	41	(9)
Summary	50	(4)
Test Administration
Establishing Consistent Testing Protocols	53	(1)
Pretest Procedures and Considerations	54	(4)
Administering the Tests	58	(18)
Guidelines for Group Testing	76	(4)
Summary	80	(4)
Test Results
Interpreting and Using Feedback to Motivate and Improve Performance	83	(1)
Interpreting Test Scores	84	(8)
Using Test Results to Motivate Participants	92	(4)
Improving Performance	96	(10)
Summary	106	(3)
Appendix A: Informed Consent/Assumption of Liability Form	109	(1)
Appendix B: Medical Clearance Form	110	(1)
Appendix C: Participant Instructions Prior to Assessment	111	(1)
Appendix D: Scorecard	112	(1)
Appendix E: Accident Report Form	113	(1)
Appendix F: BMI Conversion Chart	114	(1)
Appendix G: Station Signs for Posting	115	(9)
Appendix H: Age Group Percentile Norms	124	(8)
Appendix I: Personal Profile Form	132	(1)
Appendix J: Performance Charts	133	(8)
Appendix K: Personal Goals/Activity Plans	141	(1)
Appendix L: Activity Record	142	(1)
Appendix M: Normal Range of Scores	143	(1)
Appendix N: Resources on Exercise Programming for Older Adults	144	(1)
Appendix O: Measurement Conversions	145	(2)
References	147	(10)
Index	157	(4)
About the Authors	161