Question

Explain the procedure for doing the Sit and Reach Test.

Answer 1

Sit and Reach Test procedure:

1. Sit on the floor with legs stretched out straight; remove shoes and place the soles of the feet flat against the Sit and Reach box.
2. Keep both knees locked and pressed flat to the floor; the tester may assist by holding them down.
3. Place one hand on top of the other, palms down, and reach forward along the measuring line as far as possible.
4. Hold the final position for one to two seconds; avoid jerky or uneven movements.

Scoring: The distance reached, recorded in cm and mm, is the score.