What assessment requires a chair without arms and a stopwatch?

The chair stand test is specifically designed to assess lower body strength and functional fitness in seniors. This assessment is conducted using a chair without arms to ensure safety and provide an appropriate height for participants to stand up and sit down easily. The absence of arms on the chair eliminates any potential reliance on arm support, which could skew the results.

During the test, a stopwatch is utilized to measure the time it takes for the individual to stand up from the seated position and return to a sitting position multiple times, typically within a 30-second timeframe. This test provides valuable insights into the individual's strength, stability, and overall ability to perform daily activities that involve moving from sitting to standing.

The other assessments listed—balance, flexibility, and cardio endurance—either do not require a chair or do not focus specifically on the lower body strength measured by the chair stand test.