Effect of Gender and Physical Activity Level on Sit-to-Stand Test Performance Among Young Adults

Abstract

Objective:Our study aimed to determine the sit-to-stand (STS) test performance and physical activity levels of young adults and investigate the relationship of STS tests with gender and physical activity levels.Methods:Sixty volunteers randomly performed the 5×STS, 10sSTS, 30sSTS and 60sSTS tests. Fatigue was rated using the Borg category ratio scale. Physical activity level and weekly energy expenditure of volunteers were calculated using the International Physical Activity Questionnaire.Results:The 5×STS, 10sSTS, 30sSTS and 60sSTS test scores were statistically different between genders (p=0.004; p=0.002; p=0.000; p=0.000, respectively). Fatigue levels after STS tests did not show any difference between genders (p=0.636; p=0.295; p=0.888; p=0.150, respectively). Weekly energy expenditures were positively correlated with STS tests except 5×STS test (r=−0.458, p=0.000; r=0.427, p=0.001; r=0.606, p=0.000; r=0.545, p=0.000, respectively). All STS tests had significant differences between participants with moderate or high physical activity level (p=0.016; p=0.007; p=0.000; p=0.000, respectively).Conclusion:Our study shows that STS tests scores correlate to gender and physical activity levels in young adults.

Keywords

• sit-to stand test
• functional capacity
• weekly energy expenditure
• adolescent