Senior Fitness Test (SFT) Practice Test

The timed get-up-and-go test is designed to assess an individual's mobility and functional independence, particularly in senior populations. The correct procedure involves standing up from a chair, walking three meters, turning around, and then walking back to the chair to sit down. This sequence of actions effectively measures not just walking speed but also the ability to initiate movement, turn, and return safely to a seated position.

This test provides valuable insights into balance, agility, and overall lower body strength, which are crucial factors for preventing falls and ensuring independence in daily activities. By incorporating turning and returning to the chair, the test challenges an individual’s ability to navigate their environment, mimicking real-life situations where such skills are essential.

Other options do not reflect the full protocol of evaluating functional mobility since they either lack the return to sit component or do not specify the distance accurately. The combination of standing up, walking a specific distance, turning, and sitting down gives a comprehensive view of mobility performance that aids in a proper fitness assessment for seniors.