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Test & Measurement In Sports

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Write the test to measure the aerobic fitness of serious infirm?

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Rikli & Jone’s Test- Senior citizen’s test.

6 Minutes Walk Test is used for aerobic fitness.

Purpose: This test measures aerobic fitness of senior citizens.

Equipment required: Measuring tap 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 × 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 distance as possible.
Subjects are set their own pace (a preliminary trial is useful to practice pacing) and are able to stop for a rest if they desire.

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