The "Senior Fitness Test Video" is a companion resource to the "Senior Fitness Test Manual." It shows how to administer the test battery properly to both individuals and groups. It is particularly useful in training volunteers or peer mentors who work with the test administration.
This video illustrates how to conduct seven individual fitness test items involving common activities such as getting up from a chair, walking, lifting, bending, and stretching. It also explains what equipment is needed to conduct the test items, provides safety tips, and demonstrates how to score each test item.
The "Senior Fitness Test Video" underscores the importance of measuring the functional fitness of older adults and identifying individuals who are at risk of experiencing functional limitations.
