Question

What are the components of Rikli and Jones Test? Explain the purpose and procedure of any one test.

Enlist any two tests to measure functional fitness of senior citizens and describe the procedure of any one of them.

Answer 1

Components of Rikli and Jones Senior Citizen Fitness Test:

1. Chair Stand Test – lower body strength
2. Arm Curl Test – upper body strength
3. Chair Sit and Reach Test – lower body flexibility
4. Back Scratch Test – upper body flexibility
5. Eight Foot Up and Go Test – agility/speed/balance
6. Six Minute Walk Test (or 2-minute Step Test) – aerobic endurance

Procedure of Chair Stand Test: Place a chair against a wall. The subject sits with back straight, arms crossed at wrists close to the chest, and feet shoulder-width apart on the floor. On the command 'Go', the subject stands up completely and returns to sitting; repeat as many times as possible in 30 seconds. Score = number of completed chair stands in 30 seconds.

Purpose of Chair Stand Test: The purpose of this test is to assess(measure) the functional fitness of older adults.