Mr. Sandeep Tiwari Jindal Vidya Mandir Salva HOD Sports 7987757569,7828725576

1. CBSE 12TH CLASS TREM -1 CHAPTER
2021-22
By Mr. Sandeep Tiwari
Jindal Vidya Mandir Salva
HOD Sports

2. CHAPTER – 6
TEST
AND
MEASUREMENT
IN
SPORTS

3. CONTENTS
6.1
• Motor Fitness Test – 50 M Standing Start, 600 M Run/Walk, Sit & Reach, Partial Curl Up, Push Ups
(Boys), Modified Push Ups (Girls), Standing Broad Jump, Agility – 4x10 M Shuttle Run
6.2
• General Motor Fitness – Barrow Three Item General Motor Ability (Standing Broad Jump, Zig Zag
Run, Medicine Ball Put – For Boys: 03 Kg & For Girls: 01 Kg)
6.3
• Measurement Of Cardio Vascular Fitness – Harvard Step Test/Rockport Test Computation Of Fitness
Index: (Duration Of The Exercise In Seconds X 100)/(5.5 X Pulse Count Of 1-1.5 Min After Exercise)
6.4
• Computation Of Fitness Index
6.5
• Rikli & Jones - Senior Citizen Fitness Test

4. MEANING OF TEST
Test Maybe Called As Tool, A Question, Set
Of Questions, An Examination Which Is Used
To Measure A Particular Characteristic Of An
Individual Or A Group Of Individuals.
Test Is The Form Of Questioning Or
Measuring Tool Used ToAccess The Status
Of One’s Skill, Knowledge, Attitude And
Fitness .
Test Is An Instrument Or Activity Used To
Accumulate Data On A Person’s AbilityTo
Perform A SpecifiedTask.

5. MEANING OF MEASUREMENT
Measurement Is A Specific Score Obtained
Through An Expert Evaluation.
Measurement Is A Process Through Which
Our Level Of Performance, Fitness Level,
Ability, Knowledge, Personality, Traits & Skills
Are Measured With The Help Of Various
Standard Test.
Recording Of Measurement Has Two Parts:
 A Number Indicating The Magnitude
 A Unit Assigned By Experts

6. 6.1
MOTOR FITNESS
TEST
50 M Standing Start
600 M Run/Walk
Sit & Reach
Partial Curl Up
Push Ups (Boys)
Modified Push Ups (Girls)
Standing Broad Jump
Agility – 4x10 M Shuttle Run

7. 50 M STANDING START
PURPOSE: To Determine Speed
EQUIPMENT REQUIRED: Measuring Tape Or Marked Track,
2 Stop Watches
PROCEDURE: An Area Of 50 M Is Marked On A Track. Two
Parallel Lines Are Drawn 50 M Apart Considering OneAs The
Starting Line. The Subject Takes The Starting Position Behind
The Starting Line. The Starter Commands ‘Ready’ And‘Go’.
The Word Go Is Accompanied By A Downward Sweep Of The
Starters Arm As A Signal ToThe Timer. Two Subjects Can
Run At The Same Time If There Are Two Stopwatches. The
Score Is Recorded In Seconds.
RESULTS: The Best Time Is Recorded ToThe Nearest 2
Decimal Places.

8. 600 M RUN/WALK
• PURPOSE: To Measure Endurance
• EQUIPMENTS REQUIRED: 600 M Track And Stop
Watches.
• PROCEDURE: The Subject Takes The Position Of
Standing Right Behind The Starting Line. At The
Signal Of Ready And Go The Subject Starts
Running. During The Course Of Running He/She
May Walk Also. Many Students Can Run At ASame
Time, Time Is Recorded In Minutes And Seconds
• RESULTS: Time Is Recorded In Minutes And
Seconds

9. SIT & REACH
PURPOSE: The Sit-and Reach Test Is A Significant Test To Measure The
Flexibility Of Hip Region Including The Lower Back And Hamstring Muscles.
EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENT: Sit And Reach Box Or A Makeshift Ruler And A
Box May Be Used In Which The Zero Mark Can Be Adjusted For Each Individual
According To Their Sitting Reach Level Because There Is A Variation Of Lengths
Of Individual’s Arms And Legs.
PROCEDURE: Sit Down On The Floor With Legs Stretched Out Straight Ahead.
The Soles Of The Feet Should Be Kept Flat Against The Box. Both The Knees
Should Be Locked And Pressed Flat To The Floor.An Assistant May Hold The
Knees Down. Palm Should Be Facing Downwards. Hand Should Be On Top Of
The Each Other Or Side By Side. The Individual, Whose Flexibility Is To Be
Measured Tries To Extend His/Her Both Hands Forward Along The Measuring
Line On The Box As Far As He/She CanExtend.
SCORING: The Score Is Recorded To The Nearest Centimeter Or Half Inches
Based On The Distance Reached By The Fingertips Of Both Hands

10. PARTIAL CURL UP
PURPOSE: ToTest The Strength And Endurance OfAbdominal
Muscles.
EQUIPMENT’S REQUIRED: A Flat Clean And CushionedSurfaced,
Recording Sheet And Pen.
PROCEDURE: First Of All, The Complete Test Procedure Is Explained
To The Subject. After That The Subject Lies In Supine On Cushioned
Surface The Knees Should Be Flexed And Feet Should Be 12 Inches
From The Buttocks. Both The Feet’s Should Be Slightly Apart. Arms Are
Extended And Rested On Thighs. Head Should Be In Neutral Position.
This Is The Starting Position. Then, The Subject Curls Up With ASlow
Controlled Movement, Until His / Her Shouldered Come Off The
Cushioned Surface Or Mat Two Inches Then Back Down Again.
SCORING: Record The Total No Of Partial Curl Ups. It Should Not Be
Counted If The Shoulders Are Not Raised Up By Two Inches.

11. PUSH UPS (BOYS)
PURPOSE: To Test Or Measure The Upper Body Strength And
Endurance.
EQUIPMENT REQUIRED: A Floor Mat And A PaperTo Record
Basic Information Such As Age, Gender And Total Number Of
Push-ups Performed.
PROCEDURE: After Proper Warming Up, Ask The Subject To
Take Position. In A Push Up Position Hands And Toes Should
Touch The Mat/Floor. Hands Should Be Shoulder Width Apart. The
Upper Body And Legs Should Be In A Straight Line. Elbows
Should Be Fully Extended Keeping The Back And Keens Straight,
The Subject Lowers The Upper Body So That Elbows May Bend
To 90 Degrees Or Chest May Touch The Mat /Floor, Then Returns
Back ToThe Starting Position With The Arms Extended.
SCORING: Count The Total Numbers Of Push Ups Performed

12. MODIFIED PUSH UPS (GIRLS)
PURPOSE: To Measure The Upper Body Strength And Endurance.
EQUIPMENT REQUIRED: A Mat And Paper To Record The Basic
Information Like Age, Gender And Push-ups Performed.
PROCEDURE: The Subject Is Asked To Take Starting Positions, For
Modified Push-ups Hands And Knees Should Touch The Mat/Floor.
Both Hands Should Be Shoulder Width Apart And Elbows Fully
Extended. The Body From The Knees, ToThe Hips And To The
Shoulders Should Be In A Straight Line. While Keeping This Position,
The Subject Should Lower Her Upper Body, So That Elbows May Bend
To 90 Degrees. Then The Subject Returns Back ToThe Starting
Position.
SCORING: Count The Total Number Of Modified Push-ups For
Record.

13. STANDING BROAD JUMP
PURPOSE: To Measure Explosive Strength/ Power Of Legs
EQUIPMENT REQUIRED: A Sandy Long Jump PitAnd
A Measuring Steel Tape.
PROCEDURE: A Take-off Line Is Marked On The Ground.
Subject Stands Just Behind The Take-off Line With The Feet
Several Inches Apart. The Subject Swings The Arms And
Bends The Knees To Take A Jump In The Long Jump Pit.
SCORING: The Measurement Is Noted In Feet And Inches

14. 4X10 M SHUTTLE RUN
PURPOSE: To Measure Agility
EQUIPMENT REQUIRED: Two Wooden Blocks Marker Cones,
Measuring Tape, Stopwatch And A Flat Surface With Two Lines 10
MApart
PROCEDURE: Mark Two Parallel Lines 3 Meters In Length, 10
Meters Apart Using Marking Tape Or Cones, Considering One Line
As Starting Line. On The Signal ‘Go’ The Subject Runs ToThe
Wooden Blocks, Lifts One Block, Returns ToThe Starting Line And
Places The Block Behind The Line. Then The Subject Returns ToThe
Second Block, Lifts ItAnd Then RunsAcross The Starting Line
On The Way Back.
SCORING: Record The Best Time To Complete The Test In Seconds

15. 6.2 GENERAL MOTOR FITNESS BARROW THREE
ITEM GENERAL MOTOR ABILITY
Standing Broad Jump ( For Measuring Leg
Strength)
Zig Zag Run ( For Measuring AgilityAnd
Speed)
Medicine Ball Put ( For Measuring ArmAnd
Shoulder Strength)

16. STANDING BROAD JUMP
PURPOSE: To Measure Explosive Strength/ Power Of
Legs
EQUIPMENT REQUIRED: A Sandy Long Jump PitAnd
A Measuring Steel Tape.
PROCEDURE: A Take-off Line Is Marked On The Ground.
Subject Stands Just Behind The Take-off Line With The Feet
Several Inches Apart. The Subject Swings The Arms And
Bends The Knees To Take A Jump In The Long Jump Pit.
SCORING: The Measurement Is Noted In Feet And Inches

17. ZIG-ZAG RUN
PURPOSE: To Measure Agility And Speed.
EQUIPMENT: Measuring Tape, Two Stop Watches, Five
Cones
PROCEDURE: Set Up The Path, Which Is 10 × 16 Feet And
Marked With Coloured Tape On The Floor, And Place Cones In
Every Corner. Subject Stands Behind Starting Line. On The
Signal "Ready Go" The Subject Start Running In Zig-zag Way.
The Subject Runs Three Lap As Fast As Possible AroundThe
Zig-zag Path. If The Subject Does Not Round All Cones In
Completing The One Full Lap. Require Him/Her To Rest And
Then Retest Is Done.
SCORING: Record The Time To Perform Three Full Lap
Around The Path To The Nearest Tenth Of Second.

18. MEDICINE BALL PUT
PURPOSE: To Measure Arm And Shoulder Strength.
EQUIPMENT: Medicine Ball For Boys 3 Kg And For
Girls 1 Kg, Measuring Tape, Safe Place And AnAssistant.
PROCEDURE: Warm Up Thoroughly. Stand With Both
Feet Behind A Marked Line. Hold The Ball At The Junction
Of Neck And Shoulder And The Ball Should Be Put Straight
Down The Course. Throw The Ball As Far As Possible.
Take Three Attempts And Record The Best Score.
SCORING: The Distance Is Computed ToThe Nearest
Foot

19. 6.3 MEASUREMENT OF CARDIO VASCULAR
FITNESS
A. Harvard
Step Test
B.ROCKPORT
ONE MILE
TEST

20. CARDIOVASCULAR FITNESS
It Is The Ability Of The Heart & Lungs To Supply Oxygen Rich Blood ToThe
Working Muscle Tissues And The Ability Of The Muscles To Use Oxygen To
Produce Energy For Body Movement. Cardiovascular Fitness Is Essential To
Perform AerobicActivities.
HARVARD STEP TEST: It Is Used To Measure The
Cardiovascular Fitness By Checking The Recovery Rate.
ROCKPORT TEST: It Is Based On Maximum Rate Of Oxygen
Consumption Measured During Incremental Exercise.

21. A. Harvard Step Test
Equipment required: Step Or Platform 20 Inches High For
Men And 16 Inches For Women, Stopwatch, Metronome OrCadence
Tape
Procedure: The Athlete Steps Up And Down On The Platform AtA
Rate Of 30 Steps Per Minute For 5 Minutes (150 Steps). The Athlete
Immediately Sits Down On Completion Of The Test, And The Total
Numbers Of Heart Beats Are Counted Between 1 To 1.5 Minutes After
Finishing. This Is The Only Measure Required If Using The Short Form
Of The Test. If The Long Form Of The Test Is Being Conducted, There
Is An Additional Heart Rate Measures At Between 2 To 2.5 Minutes,
And Between 3 To 3.5 Minutes.
Fitness Index Score=
100×𝑡𝑒𝑠𝑡 𝑑𝑢𝑟𝑎𝑡𝑖𝑜𝑛 𝑖𝑛𝑠𝑒𝑐𝑜𝑛𝑑
2×𝑠𝑢𝑚 𝑜𝑓 ℎ𝑒𝑎𝑟𝑡𝑏𝑒𝑎𝑡 𝑖𝑛 𝑟𝑒𝑐𝑜𝑣𝑒𝑟𝑦 𝑝𝑒𝑟𝑖𝑜𝑑

22. FITNESS INDEX SCORE
Rating For Men For Women
Excellent > 90 > 86
Good 80 – 89 76 – 85.9
High Average 65 – 79 61 – 75.9
Low Average 55 – 64 50 – 60.9
Poor < 55 < 50

23. ADVANTAGES AND DISADVANTAGES OF
HARVARD STEP TEST
ADVANTAGES
Procedure To Conduct The Test Is Simple.
It Requires Minimal Cost.
Chances Of Making Mistakes Are Minimum In Conducting The Test
And Calculating The Fitness Index.
DISADVANTAGES
Anthropometric Measurements Of Individuals Are Different But In
The Test, Box Of Same Height Is Used For All.
Body Weight Is Not Considered In This Test.

24. B. ROCKPORT ONE MILE TEST
PROCEDURE: The purpose of this test is to walk as fast as possible for 1
mile. After you have completed the mile, immediately take your pulse rate.
Note the time it took to complete the mile. You will also need to know your
body weight for the VO2max calculation.
SCORING: The formula used to calculate VO2 max is = 132.853 - (0.0769
× Weight) - (0.3877 ×Age) + (6.315 × Gender) - (3.2649 × Time) - (0.1565
× Heart rate)
WHERE:
Weight is in pounds
Gender Male = 1 & Female = 0
Time in minutes and 100ths of minutes
Heart rate is in beats/minute
Age is in years

25. FITNESS INDEX SCORE

26. ADVANTAGES AND DISADVANTAGES OF
ROCKPORT ONE MILE TEST
ADVANTAGES
Minimal Equipment Required
Simple To Set Up And Conduct
More Than One Athlete Can Conduct The Test At The Same Time
The Test Can Be Administered By TheAthlete
DISADVANTAGES
Specific Facilities Required
Assistant Required ToAdminister The Test Advantage Of

27. 6.4 COMPUTATION OF FITNESS INDEX
Fitness Index Score( long term)
100 × 𝑡𝑒𝑠𝑡𝑑𝑢𝑟𝑎𝑡𝑖𝑜𝑛 𝑖𝑛𝑠𝑒𝑐𝑜𝑛𝑑
2 × 𝑠𝑢𝑚 𝑜𝑓 ℎ𝑒𝑎𝑟𝑡𝑏𝑒𝑎𝑡 𝑖𝑛𝑟𝑒𝑐𝑜𝑣𝑒𝑟𝑦 𝑝𝑒𝑟𝑖𝑜𝑑
Fitness Index Score( short term)
100 × 𝑡𝑒𝑠𝑡𝑑𝑢𝑟𝑎𝑡𝑖𝑜𝑛 𝑖𝑛𝑠𝑒𝑐𝑜𝑛𝑑
5.5 × pulse count between 1 to 1.5 minutes after exercise
Rating For Men For
Women
Excellent > 90 > 86
Good 80 – 89 76 – 85.9
High Average 65 – 79 61 – 75.9
Low Average 55 – 64 50 – 60.9
Poor < 55 < 50

28. 6.5
SENIOR CITIZEN
FITNESS TEST
A. Chair Stand Test — Testing Lower Body Strength
B.Arm Curl Test — Testing Upper Body Strength ( 5 Pounds
For Women And 8 Pounds For Men In 30 Seconds)
C. Chair Sit And Reach Test — Lower Body Flexibility Test
D. Back Scratch Test — Upper Body Flexibility Test
E. 8-foot Up And Go Test — AgilityTest
F. 6 Minutes Walk Test— The Walk Test Is Used ToAssess
Aerobic Fitness For Walking, Stair Climbing Etc..

29. 6.5 RIKLI & JONES - SENIOR CITIZEN
FITNESS TEST
The Senior Fitness Test Was Developed As Part Of The
Life Span Wellness Program At Fullerton University, By
Dr. Roberta Rikli And Dr. Jessie Jones.
The Test Is Sometimes Known As The Fullerton
Functional Test.
It Is A Simple, Easy-to-use Battery Of Test ItemsThat
Assess The Functional Fitness Of OlderAdults.
The Test Describes Easy To Understand And Effective
Tests To Measure Aerobic Fitness, Strength And
Flexibility Using Minimal And Inexpensive Equipment.

30. A. CHAIR STAND TEST
PURPOSE: This Test Assesses Leg Strength AndEndurance.
EQUIPMENT REQUIRED: A Straight Back Or Folding Chair WithoutArm
Rests (Seat 17 Inches/44 Cm High), Stopwatch.
PROCEDURE: Place The Chair Against A Wall, Or Otherwise Stabilize It
For Safety. The Subject Sits In The Middle Of The Seat, With Their Feet
Shoulder Width Apart, Flat On The Floor. The ArmsAre To Be CrossedAt
The Wrists And Held Close ToThe Chest. From The Sitting Position, The
Subject Stands Completely Up, Then Completely Back Down, And ThisIs
Repeated For 30 Seconds. Count The Total Number Of Complete Chair
Stands (Up And Down Equals One Stand). If The Subject HasCompleted
A Full Stand From The Sitting Position When The Time Is Elapsed, The
Final Stand Is Counted In The Total.
SCORING: The Score Is The Number Of Completed Chair Stands In 30
Seconds.

31. SCORING OF CHAIR STAND TEST
Age Below
Average
Average Above
Average
60-64 < 14 14 To 19 > 19
65-69 < 12 12 To 18 > 18
70-74 < 12 12 To 17 > 17
75-79 < 11 11 To 17 > 17
80-84 < 10 10 To 15 > 15
85-89 < 8 8 To 14 > 14
90-94 < 7 7 To 12 > 12
Age Below
Average
Average Above
Average
60-64 < 12 12 To 17 > 17
65-69 < 11 11 To 16 > 16
70-74 < 10 10 To 15 > 15
75-79 < 10 10 To 15 > 15
80-84 < 9 9 To 14 > 14
85-89 < 8 8 To 13 > 13
90-94 < 4 4 To 11 > 11
Men’s Results Women’s Results

32. B. ARM CURL TEST
PURPOSE: This Test Measures Upper Body Strength.
EQUIPMENT REQUIRED: 5 Pound Weight (Women) And 8 Pound Weight (For
Men), A Chair Without Armrests,Stopwatch.
PROCEDURE: The Aim Of This Test Is To Do As Many Arm Curls As Possible In
30 Seconds. This Test Is Conducted On The Dominant Arm Side (Or Stronger
Side). The Subject Sits On The Chair, Holding The Weight In The Hand Using A
Suitcase Grip (Palm Facing Towards The Body) With The Arm In A Vertically Down
Position Beside The Chair. Brace The Upper Arm Against The Body So That Only
The Lower Arm Is Moving (Tester May Assist To Hold The Upper Arm Steady). Curl
The Arm Up Through A Full Range Of Motion, Gradually Turning The Palm Up
(Flexion With Supination). As The Arm Is Lowered Through The Full Range Of
Motion, Gradually Return To The Starting Position. The Arm Must Be Fully Bent
And Then Fully Straightened At The Elbow
SCORING: The Score Is The Total Number Of Controlled Arm Curls Performed In
30 Seconds.

33. SCORING OF ARM CURL TEST
Age Below
Average
Average Above
Average
60-64 < 16 16 To 22 > 22
65-69 < 15 15 To 21 > 21
70-74 < 14 14 To 21 > 21
75-79 < 13 13 To 19 > 19
80-84 < 13 13 To 19 > 19
85-89 < 11 11 To 17 > 17
90-94 < 10 10 To 14 > 14
Age Below
Average
Average Above
Average
60-64 < 13 13 To 19 > 19
65-69 < 12 12 To 18 > 18
70-74 < 12 12 To 17 > 17
75-79 < 11 11 To 17 > 17
80-84 < 10 10 To 16 > 16
85-89 < 10 10 To 15 > 15
90-94 < 8 8 To 13 > 13
Men’s Results Women’s Results

34. C. CHAIR SIT AND REACH TEST
PURPOSE: This Test Measures Lower Body Flexibility.
EQUIPMENT REQUIRED: Ruler, Straight Back Or Folding Chair, (About
17 Inches/44 Cm High)
PROCEDURE: The Subject Sits On The Edge A Chair (Placed Against A Wall For
Safety). One Foot Must Remain Flat On The Floor. The Other Leg Is Extended
Forward With The Knee Straight, Heel On The Floor, And Ankle Bent At 90°. Place
One Hand On Top Of The Other With Tips Of The Middle Fingers Even. Instruct The
Subject To Inhale, And Then As They Exhale, Reach Forward Toward The Toes By
Bending At The Hip. Keep The Back Straight And Head Up. Avoid Bouncing Or
Quick Movements, And Never Stretch To The Point Of Pain. Keep The Knee
Straight, And Hold The Reach For 2 Seconds. The Distance Is Measured Between
The Tip Of The Fingertips And The Toes. If The Fingertips Touch The Toes Then
The Score Is Zero.If They Do Not Touch, Measure The Distance Between The
Fingers And The Toes (A Negative Score), If They Overlap, Measure By How Much
(A Positive Score). Perform Two Trials.
SCORING: The Score Is Recorded To The Nearest 1/2 Inch Or 1 Cm As The
Distance Reached, Either A Negative Or Positive Score. Record Which Leg Was
Used For Measurement.

35. SCORING OF CHAIR SIT AND REACH TEST
Age Below
Average
Average
(Inches)
Above
Average
60-64 < -2.5 -2.5 To 4.0 > 4.0
65-69 < -3.0 -3.0 To 3.0 > 3.0
70-74 < -3.5 -3.5 To 2.5 > 2.5
75-79 < -4.0 -4.0 To 2.0 > 2.0
80-84 < -5.5 -5.5 To 1.5 > 1.5
85-89 < -5.5 -5.5 To 0.5 > 0.5
90-94 < -6.5 -6.5 To -0.5 > -0.5
Age Below
Average
Average
(Inches)
Above
Average
60-64 < -0.5 -0.5 To 5.0 > 5.0
65-69 < -0.5 -0.5 To 4.5 > 4.5
70-74 < -1.0 -1.0 To 4.0 > 4.0
75-79 < -1.5 -1.5 To 3.5 > 3.5
80-84 < -2.0 -2.0 To 3.0 > 3.0
85-89 < -2.5 -2.5 To 2.5 > 2.5
90-94 < -4.5 -4.5 To 1.0 > 1.0
Men’s Results Women’s Results

36. D. BACK SCRATCH TEST
PURPOSE: This Test Measures Upper Body Flexibility.
EQUIPMENT REQUIRED: Ruler Or AYardstick
PROCEDURE: This Test Is Done In The Standing Position. Place One Hand
Behind The Head And Back Over The Shoulder, And Reach As Far As Possible
Down The Middle Of Your Back, Your Palm Touching Your Body And The Fingers
Directed Downwards. Place The Other Arm Behind Your Back, Palm Facing
Outward And Fingers Upward And Reach Up As Far As Possible Attempting To
Touch Or Overlap The Middle Fingers Of Both Hands. An Assistant Is Required
To Direct The Subject So That The Fingers Are Aligned, And To Measure The
Distance Between The Tips Of The Middle Fingers. If The Fingertips Touch Then
The Score Is Zero. If They Do Not Touch, Measure The Distance Between The
Finger Tips (A Negative Score), If They Overlap, Measure By How Much (A
Positive Score). Practice Two Times, And Then Test Two Times. Stop The Test If
The Subject Experiences Pain.
SCORING: Record The Best Score ToThe Nearest Centimeter Or 1/2 Inch. The
Higher The Score The Better The Result.

37. SCORING OF BACK SCRATCH TEST
Age Below
Average
Normal
(Inches)
Above
Average
60-64 < -6.5 -6.5 To 0 > 0
65-69 < -7.5 -7.5 To -1.0 > -1.0
70-74 < -8.0 -8.0 To -1.0 > -1.0
75-79 < -9.0 -9.0 To -2.0 > -2.0
80-84 < -9.5 -9.5 To -2.0 > -2.0
85-89 < -10.0 -10.0 To -3.0 > -3.0
90-94 < -10.5 -10.5 To -4.0 > -4.0
Age Below
Average
Normal
(Inches)
Above
Average
60-64 < -3.0 -3.0 To 1.5 > 1.5
65-69 < -3.5 -3.5 To 1.5 > 1.5
70-74 < -4.0 -4.0 To 1.0 > 1.0
75-79 < -5.0 -5.0 To 0.5 > 0.5
80-84 < -5.5 -5.5 To 0 > 0
85-89 < -7.0 -7.0 To -1.0 > -1.0
90-94 < -8.0 -8.0 To -1.0 > -1.0
Women’s Results
Men’s Results

38. E. 8-FOOT UP AND GO TEST
PURPOSE: This Test Measures Speed, Agility And Balance While
Moving.
EQUIPMENT REQUIRED: Stopwatch, Straight Back Or Folding
Chair (About 17 Inches/44 Cm High), Cone Marker, Measuring Tape,
Area Clear Of Obstacles.
PROCEDURE: Place The Chair Next ToA Wall (For Safety) And
The Marker 8 Feet In Front Of The Chair. Clear The Path Between The
Chair And The Marker. The Subject Starts Fully Seated, HandsResting
On The Knees And Feet Flat On The Ground. On The Command, "Go,"
Timing Is Started And The Subject Stands And Walks (No Running) As
Quickly As Possible (And Safely) ToAnd Around The Cone, Returning
ToThe Chair To Sit Down. Timing Stops As They Sit Down. Perform
Two Trials.
SCORING: Take The Best Time Of The Two Trails ToThe Nearest
1/10th Second.

39. SCORING OF 8 FOOT UP AND GO TEST
Age Below
Average
Average Above
Average
60-64 > 5.6 5.6 To 3.8 < 3.8
65-69 > 5.7 5.7 To 4.3 < 4.3
70-74 > 6.0 6.0 To 4.2 < 4.2
75-79 > 7.2 7.2 To 4.6 < 4.6
80-84 > 7.6 7.6 To 5.2 < 5.2
85-89 > 8.9 8.9 To 5.3 < 5.3
90-94 > 10.0 10.0 To 6.2 < 6.2
Age Below
Average
Average Above
Average
60-64 > 6.0 6.0 To 4.4 < 4.4
65-69 > 6.4 6.4 To 4.8 < 4.8
70-74 > 7.1 7.1 To 4.9 < 4.9
75-79 > 7.4 7.4 To 5.2 < 5.2
80-84 > 8.7 8.7 To 5.7 < 5.7
85-89 > 9.6 9.6 To 6.2 < 6.2
90-94 > 11.5 11.5 To 7.3 < 7.3
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40. F. 6 MINUTES WALK TEST
PURPOSE: This Test Measures AerobicFitness
EQUIPMENT REQUIRED: Measuring Tape To Mark Out The
Track Distances, Stopwatch, Chairs Positioned For Resting.
PROCEDURE: The Walking Course Is Laid Out In A 50 Yard
(45.72m) Rectangular Area (Dimensions 45 X 5 Yards), With Cones
Placed At Regular Intervals To Indicate Distance Walked. The Aim
Of This Test Is To Walk As Quickly As Possible For Six Minutes To
Cover As Much Ground As Possible. Subjects Are Set Their Own
Pace (A Preliminary Trail Is Useful To Practice Pacing),And Are Able
To Stop For A Rest If TheyDesire.
SCORING: Measure The Distance Walked In 6 Minutes ToThe
Nearest Meter.

41. 6. MINUTES WALK TEST NORMAL RANGE OF
SCORES
Age Below
Average
Average Above
Average
60-64 < 610 610 To 735 > 735
65-69 < 560 560 To 700 > 700
70-74 < 545 545 To 680 > 680
75-79 < 470 470 To 640 > 640
80-84 < 445 445 To 605 > 605
85-89 < 380 380 To 570 > 570
90-94 < 305 305 To 500 > 500
Age Below
Average
Average Above
Average
60-64 < 545 545 To 660 > 660
65-69 < 500 500 To 635 > 635
70-74 < 480 480 To 615 > 615
75-79 < 430 430 To 585 > 585
80-84 < 385 385 To 540 > 540
85-89 < 340 340 To 510 > 510
90-94 < 275 275 To 440 > 440
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