Queen's College Step Test Procedures

Queen's College Step Test Procedures

• Step Height

  • Set at 16.25 inches.

• Metronome Cadence

  • For Women: 88 beats per minute.
  • For Men: 98 beats per minute.

• Pulse Measurement

  • After completion of the step test, take the client's pulse from the radial site.
  • Ensure to measure and record the pulse accurately.

• Rest Period

  • Allow the client to rest after the first measurement.

• Repetition of Test

  • Repeat the same testing procedures.
  • This time, the client will breathe through a straw during the test to modify breathing patterns.