National Physical Fitness Testing Standard Manual (Senior Citizens Part)

Author: General Administration of Sport of China
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Publish Date: 2003-08-08
Features: Physical fitness is the material foundation for human production and life. The Party and government have always attached great importance to and continuously adopted effective measures to enhance the physical fitness of the people. One important measure is to establish and implement the National Physical Fitness Testing System. In 2000, the General Administration of Sport of China, together with 10 other relevant departments, conducted the first nationwide physical fitness monitoring of citizens aged 3 to 69, obtaining data on the physical fitness status of the Chinese population at the end of the 20th century. Subsequently, the General Administration of Sport of China organized experts to use this detailed data, based on the "National Adult Physical Fitness Testing Standards," to formulate the "National Physical Fitness Testing Standards" (hereinafter referred to as "the Standards"). The formulation and implementation of "the Standards" are an effective means to scientifically test and evaluate the morphology, functions, and physical qualities of individuals in the population, guiding the development of national fitness activities and giving full play to the role of sports in enhancing people's physical fitness. It is also an important task to implement the "Sports Law of the People's Republic of China" and the "National Fitness Plan," constructing a sports service system for the masses. In the new historical period, it is a concrete embodiment of implementing the Party's sports policies and adhering to the fundamental purpose of sports serving the people.
To standardize the implementation of "the Standards" and ensure that the implementation work proceeds scientifically, rigorously, and in a healthy and orderly manner, we have compiled the "National Physical Fitness Testing Standards Handbook" for use by relevant personnel. We hope all parties will work together to implement "the Standards" well and serve the grand goal of building a moderately prosperous society in all respects.