What is the purpose of the step test?

The Step Test is designed to measure a person’s aerobic fitness. Participants step up and down, on and off an aerobics- type step for THREE minutes to increase heart rate and to evaluate the heart’s recovery rate during the minute immediately following the step test exercise.

Is step test Easy or hard?

The step test can be quite demanding; if you have been diagnosed with heart disease, if you suspect you may have heart disease, or if you have major risk factors, ask your doctor about a formal stress test instead of taking the step test.

What is the Canadian standardized test of fitness?

The Canadian Home Fitness Test is a self-administered procedure in which the participant steps at an age- and sex-specific rhythm controlled by recorded music, then palpates the pulse immediately following activity.

What is a good score for step test?

Generally speaking, however, a USMLE® Step 1 score between 230 and 245 is considered a good and a score between 245 and 255 is considered very good.

How do you do 3 minute step test?

Performing the Test

1. Start by setting the metronome to 96 beats per minute.
2. Once set, start your timer and begin stepping on and off the step to the metronome beat for 3 minutes.
3. When the timer clocks 3 minutes, stop the routine and sit while maintaining an upright posture.

How many steps are in the 3 minute step test?

One of the tests will be the 3-minute step test and the method will be described. It’s really pretty simple. You need a sturdy box 12 inches high on which you can step up on down at a rate of 96 beats per minute (which is 24 complete steps up and down).

How do you do a 3 minute step?

How many seconds should you hold the sit and reach position for?

approximately 2 seconds
The client/patient should slowly reach forward with extended arms, placing one hand on top of the other facing palms down, as far as possible, holding this position for approximately 2 seconds. Be sure that the participant keeps the hands parallel and does not lead with one hand.

How is the 3 minute step test scored?

Here’s the full procedure:

1. Start by setting the metronome to 96 beats per minute.
2. Once set, start your timer and begin stepping on and off the step to the metronome beat for 3 minutes.
3. When the timer clocks 3 minutes, stop the routine and sit while maintaining an upright posture.