Validation and Predictive Equation for Sit-to-stand Test in Children

Validation and Predictive Equation for Sit-to-stand Test in Children

Validation and development of predictive values for the one minute sit-to-stand test in children between 6 and 18 years.

Inclusion Criteria:

• participation in the national physical education program at school
• free of physical activity during one hour preceding the experiments

Exclusion Criteria:

• diagnosis of chronic lung, cardiac or neuromuscular disease
• BMI higher than 85th percentile for children of the same age and sex
• a motor disability based on parents' answer to standardized questions.