HMS, BM EQ-Bank 466 MC

A group of 65-year-old adults is being assessed for fall risk. Which fitness component test would provide the MOST relevant information for this purpose?

50 metre sprint test
Balance board test
1-minute sit-up test
Vertical jump test

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Consider Option B: Balance board test

Assesses balance, which is directly related to fall risk in older adults.
Poor balance is one of the primary contributors to falls in this population.

Other Options:

A is incorrect: Measures speed, which is less relevant for fall prevention than balance in older adults.
C is incorrect: While core strength has some relevance to stability, it doesn’t directly assess the balance component most critical for fall risk.
D is incorrect: Measures power, which is less relevant for fall prevention than balance ability in older adults.