← Reference indexSit-to-rise test norms
A scored movement test of lower-body strength, balance and flexibility.
Scoring follows the original protocol: one point removed per hand, knee, forearm or side-of-leg support, half a point for a loss of balance, applied to both sitting down and standing up.
Sit-to-rise score, adults 51–80
| Group | 10th | 25th | 50th | 75th | 90th |
|---|
| All | 4 | 6 | 8 | 9 | 10 |
Deduction rules
| Event | Points removed |
|---|
| Hand on floor, knee or thigh | 1.0 |
| Knee, forearm or side of leg on floor | 1.0 |
| Loss of balance at any point | 0.5 |
Sources
- Brito LBB et al. Ability to sit and rise from the floor. European Journal of Preventive Cardiology, 2014.
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