3 Minute Step Test
Summary
TLDRThe 'Three Minute Step Test' is a preliminary fitness screening tool designed to measure heart rate recovery post-exercise. Candidates step up and down on a 12-inch bench at a rate of 24 cycles per minute for three minutes. Immediately after, a 60-second heart rate is measured, starting five seconds post-exercise. If a candidate fails to complete the test, they are referred to their physician and cannot proceed with the fitness assessment, ensuring safety and readiness for further evaluation.
Takeaways
- đ The Three Minute Step Test is a preliminary screening tool designed to measure heart rate recovery after exercise.
- â± It requires the candidate to step up and down on a 12-inch wooden bench at a rate of 24 cycles per minute for three minutes.
- đ The heart rate is measured during a one-minute period immediately following the stepping exercise.
- đ The heart rate measurement starts five seconds after the candidate completes the stepping exercise.
- đ„ The pulse is taken by another candidate, emphasizing the need for a partner in the test administration.
- đ« If a candidate does not complete the test, they are referred to their physician and do not proceed with the fitness assessment.
- đïžââïž The test must be administered before the fitness assessment, indicating its role as an initial check.
- đą The test involves counting cycles, which suggests a quantifiable aspect to the exercise and its evaluation.
- đ The test has a clear stopping point, with specific instructions for candidates who cannot finish.
- đ„ The mention of physician referral highlights the importance of medical oversight in fitness testing.
- đ The focus on heart rate recovery implies that the test assesses the body's ability to return to a resting state after physical exertion.
Q & A
What is the primary purpose of the three-minute step test?
-The primary purpose of the three-minute step test is to measure heart rate recovery during a one-minute period following three minutes of stepping.
When should the three-minute step test be administered?
-The step test must be administered prior to the fitness assessment.
What is the required stepping rate during the test?
-The candidate must step up and down at 24 cycles a minute.
What is the height of the wooden bench used in the test?
-The height of the wooden bench used in the test is 12 inches.
How long does the candidate have to step on the bench?
-The candidate must step on the bench for three minutes.
What happens immediately after the three minutes of stepping?
-Immediately after three minutes of stepping, the candidate sits down on the bench.
How long is the heart rate taken after the stepping exercise?
-A 60-second heart rate is taken starting five seconds after the completion of stepping.
Who takes the candidate's pulse after the test?
-The pulse will be taken by another candidate.
What happens if a candidate does not complete the test?
-If a candidate does not complete the test, they will be referred to their physician and will not proceed to the fitness assessment.
What does the test measure specifically after the candidate sits down?
-The test measures the heart rate recovery during the one-minute period after the candidate sits down following the three minutes of stepping.
Is there a specific time when the heart rate should be taken after the candidate sits down?
-Yes, the heart rate should be taken starting five seconds after the candidate has completed the stepping exercise and sat down.
Outlines
đââïž Three-Minute Step Test Overview
The Three-Minute Step Test serves as an initial assessment tool to gauge heart rate recovery post-exercise. It requires the candidate to step up and down on a 12-inch bench at a rate of 24 cycles per minute for three minutes. Following the stepping, the candidate sits and a 60-second heart rate is measured, starting five seconds after the test ends. If the candidate cannot complete the test, they are referred to their physician and do not proceed with the fitness assessment. The test must be administered before the main fitness evaluation.
Mindmap
Keywords
đĄThree Minute Step Test
đĄHeart Rate Recovery
đĄPreliminary Screening Tool
đĄFitness Assessment
đĄStepping
đĄ24 Cycles a Minute
đĄ12-Inch Wooden Bench
đĄ60-Second Heart Rate
đĄCandidate
đĄPhysician Referral
đĄPulse
Highlights
The three-minute step test is a preliminary screening tool.
It measures heart rate recovery after a one-minute rest period.
The test involves stepping up and down at 24 cycles per minute.
The stepping is performed on a 12-inch wooden bench.
The test must be administered before the fitness assessment.
The candidate steps for a total of three minutes.
After stepping, the candidate sits down on the bench.
A 60-second heart rate is taken five seconds after stepping ends.
The pulse is taken by another candidate.
If the test is not completed, the candidate is referred to a physician.
Candidates who do not complete the test cannot proceed to the fitness assessment.
The test is designed to evaluate cardiovascular fitness.
The stepping rate is standardized at 24 cycles per minute.
The height of the bench is specified to ensure consistency.
The heart rate recovery period is a key indicator of fitness.
The test is a quick and simple method to assess cardiovascular function.
Candidates are expected to follow the test protocol strictly.
The test has a clear protocol for incomplete participation.
The test results may influence the candidate's eligibility for further fitness assessment.
Transcripts
three minute step test the purpose of
this preliminary screening tool is to
measure heart rate recovery during a
one-minute period following three
minutes of stepping the step test must
be administered prior to the fitness
assessment candidate steps up and down
at 24 cycles a minute for three minutes
on to a 12 inch wooden bench immediately
after three minutes of stepping the
candidate sits down on the bench a 60
second heart rate is taken starting five
seconds after completion of stepping
pulse will be taken by another candidate
if the candidate does not complete the
test the candidate will be referred to
their physician and will not proceed to
the fitness assessment
Voir Plus de Vidéos Connexes
5.0 / 5 (0 votes)