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Which statement is MOST accurate regarding the mental health implications of physical fitness testing for older adults?

  1. Fitness testing has no significant effect on the mental wellbeing of older adults
  2. All forms of fitness testing are likely to decrease anxiety in older adults
  3. Appropriate fitness testing can help older adults set realistic goals for improvement
  4. Fitness testing always improves self-efficacy regardless of the results
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  • C is correct: When properly conducted, fitness testing can provide older adults with baseline measurements and help them establish achievable goals, contributing positively to their sense of purpose and mental wellbeing.

Other Options:

  • A is incorrect: Fitness testing can have significant impacts on mental wellbeing, either positively or negatively depending on how it’s conducted.
  • B is incorrect: Inappropriate testing methods or unrealistic comparisons may actually increase anxiety in some older adults.
  • D is incorrect: Negative test results, if not presented constructively, may decrease rather than improve self-efficacy.