Fitness Performance

Test Items	Function
Sit-and-reach Test	A test for measuring the maximal forward flexion in a static position that involves the joints of the lower back and the hip joints, it is used for assessing the elasticity and flexibility of the subject’s joints, muscles and ligaments.
Hand Grip Test	It reflects the strength of the muscles of the forearm and the hand.
1-minute Sit-up Test	It reflects the muscular strength and endurance of the abdominal muscles and hip flexors.
Push-up Test	It reflects the strength and the ability to work continuously of the muscles of the upper limbs, shoulder girth and upper back.
Vertical Jump	It reflects the explosive power of the major muscles of the lower limbs.
Standing Long Jump	It reflects the explosive power of the muscles of the lower limbs.
Throwing a Tennis Ball	It reflects the ability to throw or pitch an object.
Walking on a Balance Beam	It reflects the motor ability of balancing act.
Continuous Jump with Both Feet	It reflects the coordination and muscular strength of lower limbs.
10m x 2 Shuttle Run	It reflects the level of agility.
Closed Eyes Balance Stand	A measurement of the time sustained when a human stands with only one leg and both eyes closed, it is for assessing the coordination ability between propriception and perception of the position.
Reaction Time Test	A measurement of the time required for a reaction to be triggered by the body in response to a stimulus, it reflects the neuro-muscular coordination and the effectiveness of quick response.

Test Items

Category	Test Items	Infants (Aged 3-6)	Children (Aged 7-12)	Adolescents (Aged 13-19)	Adults		Seniors (Aged 60-69)
					(Aged 20-39)	(Aged 40-59)
Fitness Performance	Sit-and-reach Test	●	●	●	●	●	●
	Hand Grip Test		●	●	●	●	●
	1-min Sit-up Test		●	●	●
	Push-up Test			●	●
	Standing Long Jump	●	●	●
	Vertical Jump				●
	Closed Eyes Balance Stand				●	●	●
	Reaction Time Test				●	●	●
	Throwing a Tennis Ball	●
	10m x 2 Shuttle Run	●
	Walking on a Balance Beam	●
	Continuous Jump with Both Feet	●
Total Number of Items		6	4	5	7	4	4
● denotes this test indicator is available for that age group.

Remarks:

1. Age Calculation

If the Test falls on a date after your birthday:    Your age = Test Year –Birth Year If the Test falls on a date before your birthday:  Your age = Test Year –Birth Year –1

2. You are advised to consult doctor or medical professional to ensure that your physical condition is suitable for taking the tests. Participants should also heed the following tips:

• Put on appropriate sportswear＊and sports shoes;
• Do sufficient warm-up and cool-down exercises before and after taking the physical fitness test;
• No full or empty stomach before taking the tests; and
• Stop immediately and seek medical assistance if you feel unwell during the tests.

＊Appropriate sportswear means an upper garment and a pair of sports pants that are loose and can be easily rolled up or folded.

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