Chapter 1. Fitness Testing in Later Years: Recognizing Unique Needs of Older Adults Importance of Fitness and Fitness Testing in Later Years Rationale for Developing the SFT Unique Qualities of the SFT Uses of the SFT History of the SFTï¿Å"A Decade of Use Summary Chapter 2. The Senior Fitness Test: Defining Functional Fitness Parameters Conceptual Background Functional Fitness Parameters Test Selection Criteria Overview of Test Items Summary Chapter 3. Test Validity, Reliability, Percentile Norms, and Criterion-Referenced Performance Standards: Identifying Relevant Fitness Measures for Older Adults Validity Reliability Percentile norms Criterion-referenced functional fitness standards Summary Chapter 4. Test Administration: Establishing Consistent Testing Protocols Pretest Procedures and Considerations Administering the Tests Guidelines for Group Testing Summary Chapter 5. Test Results: Interpreting and Using Feedback to Motivate and Improve Performance Interpreting Test Scores Methods of Providing Feedback to Participants Using Test Results to Motivate Participants Summary Chapter 6. Exercise Recommendations for Older Adults: Improving Senior Fitness Test Scores Physical Activity and Exercise Guidelines for Older Adults Lifestyle Exercise Guidelines for Structured Exercise to Improve SFT Scores Exercises to Improve Strength, Flexibility, Agility, and Balance SummaryChapter 1. Fitness Testing in Later Years: Recognizing Unique Needs of Older Adults Importance of Fitness and Fitness Testing in Later Years Rationale for Developing the SFT Unique Qualities of the SFT Uses of the SFT History of the SFT-A Decade of Use Summary Chapter 2. The Senior Fitness Test: Defining Functional Fitness Parameters Conceptual Background Functional Fitness Parameters Test Selection Criteria Overview of Test Items Summary Chapter 3. Test Validity, Reliability, Percentile Norms, and Criterion-Referenced Performance Standards: Identifying Relevant Fitness Measures for Older Adults Validity Reliability Percentile norms Criterion-referenced functional fitness standards Summary Chapter 4. Test Administration: Establishing Consistent Testing Protocols Pretest Procedures and Considerations Administering the Tests Guidelines for Group Testing Summary Chapter 5. Test Results: Interpreting and Using Feedback to Motivate and Improve Performance Interpreting Test Scores Methods of Providing Feedback to Participants Using Test Results to Motivate Participants Summary Chapter 6. Exercise Recommendations for Older Adults: Improving Senior Fitness Test Scores Physical Activity and Exercise Guidelines for Older Adults Lifestyle Exercise Guidelines for Structured Exercise to Improve SFT Scores Exercises to Improve Strength, Flexibility, Agility, and Balance Summary