Question

Mr. Gurpreet, aged 65 years worked as a civil engineer in a construction company. As a part of his job, he had to walk and climb a lot. After his retirement, he settled with his son spending time with his grandchildren. These days, he is experiencing difficulty in doing certain chores which involve physical movement.

1. Which of the following tests would you recommend to check Mr. Gurpreet's fitness?

1. Harvard step test 
2. Rock port test 
3. AAHPER test
4. Rikli and jones test

2. The number of tests in the fitness test prescribed for Mr. Gurpreet is:

1. 8
2. 6
3. 5
4. 4

3. Chair sit & reach test is done to check _____.

1. Agility
2. Speed
3. Flexibility
4. Strength

4. Pick the odd one out:

1. Arm curl test
2. Chair stand test
3. Partial curl up
4. 6 min walk test

5. The 8 foot up and go test, as shown in the picture is performed to assess _____.

1. Strength
2. Endurance
3. Speed
4. Agility

Answer 1

1. Rikli and Jones test
   Explanation: Mr. Gurpreet is a 65-year-old senior citizen, and the Rikli and Jones Senior Fitness Test is specifically designed to assess the functional fitness of older adults aged 60–94. The Harvard step test is an aerobic test mainly for younger adults, the Rockport test is a walking cardiovascular test, and the AAHPER test is meant for school/youth fitness, not senior functional fitness.
2. 6
   Explanation: The Rikli and Jones Senior Fitness Test consists of six test items: Chair Stand, Arm Curl, Chair Sit & Reach, Back Scratch, Eight Foot Up and Go, and Six Minute Walk (or 2-minute Step).
3. Chair sit & reach test is done to check flexibility. 
   Explanation: The Chair Sit & Reach test measures lower-body flexibility, especially of the hamstrings and lower back. Agility, speed and strength are assessed by other components of the senior fitness test.
4. Partial curl up
   Explanation: Arm curl, chair stand and 6-minute walk are all items of the Rikli and Jones Senior Fitness Test. Partial curl up is an abdominal strength test from the SAI Khelo India fitness test, so it is the odd one out.
5. The 8 foot up and go test, as shown in the picture is performed to assess agility. 
   Explanation: The 8-foot Up and Go test measures speed, agility and dynamic balance while standing, walking around a cone and sitting back down. Strength and endurance are not the main focus, and although speed is involved, agility is the primary component being assessed.