Turkish Journal of
GERIATRICS

Kafkas Üniversitesi Beden Eğitimi ve Spor Bölümü, Kars
Gazi Üniversitesi Beden Eğitimi ve Spor Yüksekokulu, Ankara The purpose of this study was to determine physical fitness of olders in 65-75 ages. Subjects of the study were 535 males and 494 females of totaly 994 volunteers. They were healthy and had no limiting factors to participate in the test protocol. Subjects were divided into three age groups as; 65-67 years, 68-71 years and 72-75 years. SFT (Senior Fitness Test) was applied to the subjects to determine physical fitness levels. Test protocol consisted of six different tests; chair stand, arm curl, chair sit and reach, 2 minute step, 8 foot- up- and go, back scratch tests. Datas were analyzed via SPSS 11.0 for Windows Package Programme in One Way Anova Test, Tukey Test, Independent T-test, The significance levels were accepted as 0,05 and 0,01. In conclusion, the scores of physical fitness parameters decrease in males and females through aging. In general, the physical fitness levels of olders in Turkey was found less than those of other countries. Keywords : Elderly, physical fitness, elderly health