In:
The International Journal of Aging and Human Development, SAGE Publications, Vol. 70, No. 2 ( 2010-03), p. 107-118
Abstract:
This study assesses the functional fitness of a convenient sample of older adults ( 〉 70 years), to examine correlations between functional fitness and several other health-related variables and to compare with criterion performance data as established by Rikli and Jones (2001). One hundred and seven community-dwelling older adults with an average age of 78.36 ± 5.60 years performed the Senior Fitness Test (SFT) and responded to several health-related questionnaires. The SFT scores were similar to the scores in the low-active group data published by Rikli and Jones (1999b). There was a strong correlation between the 30-second arm curl and the 2-minute step-in-place ( r = .54, p 〈 .01). More than one-half of the participants performed in the normal range or above normal range, according to the criterion performance data. This demonstrates a high level of functional fitness.
Type of Medium:
Online Resource
ISSN:
0091-4150
,
1541-3535
Language:
English
Publisher:
SAGE Publications
Publication Date:
2010
detail.hit.zdb_id:
2067347-4
SSG:
5,2
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