UNIT -6,

TEST AND MEASUREMENT IN SPORTS

QUESTION BANK WITH SOLUTION

1 The procedure to check the quality performance and reliability of something is 1

known as:
A. Measurement
B. Test
C. Evaluation
D. Judging

2 A tool to evaluate the skill , knowledge , capacitiesor aptitudes of an individual 1

or group is called
A. Measurement
B. Test
C. Evaluation
D. Judgimg
3 A process of administrating a test to obtain quantitative data is called 1
A. measurement
B. test
C. evaluation
D. judging
4 An evaluation process in which various tools and techniques are used in 1
collection of data is called
A. Test
B. Measurement
C. evaluation
D. judging
SAI KHELO FITNESS TEST (5-8YRS)

5 The purpose of conducting BMI test under SAI khelo fitness test under age 1
group of 5-8 yrs is:

A. To Check Body /muscle composition

B. Motor fitness of a person
C. Endurance level of a person
D. Overall health of a person

How will you check the muscle composition of a child under SAI khelo fitness 1
test under age group of 5-8 yrs is:

A. BMI
B. Flamingo test
C. Plate tapping test
 D. Sit and reach test

Calculate the BMI of a man whose body weight is 80 kgs. and his height is 1.75 mts. 2/3
State the category in which he falls.

80
-------- = 26.12
1.75 X 1.75

Category = Over weight

6 The purpose of conducting plate tapping test under SAI khelo fitness test under 1
age group of 5-8 yrs is:

A. To Check Body /muscle composition

B. To check balance ability of a child
C. To check coordination of a child
D. Overall health of a person

How will you check the coordination of a child under SAI khelo fitness test 1
under age group of 5-8 yrs is:

A. BMI
B. Flamingo test
C. Plate tapping test
D. Sit and reach test

Discuss the purpose of plate tapping test. Explain its procedure. 2/3/
4
A. To check coordination of a child

PROCEDURE

If possible, the height of the table should be adjusted so that the

participant (student)is standing comfortably in front of the discs. The two
grey discs are placed with their centre 60 cm apart on the table.
The rectangle is placed at equal distance between both discs. The non-
preferred hand is placed on the rectangle.
The participant moves the preferred hand back and forth between the
discs over the hand in the middle as quickly as possible. This action is
repeated for 25 full cycles, (50 taps).
SCORING
The time taken to complete 25 cycles is recorded.
7 The purpose of conducting Flamingo test under SAI khelo fitness test under age 1
group of 5-8 yrs is:

A. To Check Body /muscle composition

B. To check balance ability of a child
C. To check coordination of a child
D. Overall health of a person

How will you check the balance of a child under SAI khelo fitness test under age 1
group of 5-8 yrs is:

A. BMI
B. Flamingo test
C. Plate tapping test
D. Sit and reach test

Discuss the purpose of flamingo test. Explain its procedure. 2/3/

4
A. To check balance ability of a child

PROCEDURE

Stand on the line or you require, you can take the help of the instructor to
keep balance in the starting while balancing on the preferred leg, the free
leg should be bent at the knee and the foot of this leg should be held close
to your buttocks.
Start the stopwatch as the instructor lets go of the participant.
Each time, whenever, the participant/student loses balance either by
falling off the beam or letting go of the foot being held, pause the
stopwatch. Resume over the timing until the participant loses balance.
Count the number of falls in 60 seconds of balancing. If there are more
than 15 falls in the first 30 seconds, the test is terminated. For improving
balance, the participants should practice one foot balance, walking on
toes and heel-toe walking, walking on straight line and walking on beam,
etc.

Enlist various test under SAI khelo fitness test under age group of 5-8 yrs. 4/5
Discuss any one/two.

A. BMI
B. Plate tapping test
C. Flimino test

Explanation is given above.

SAI KHELO FITNESS TEST (9-18YRS)

8 How will you check the speed of the person under SAI khelo fitness test under 1
 age group of 9-18 yrs ?

A. Sit and reach test

B. Partial curl up
C. Sit ups
D. 50 mts dash
The purpose of conducting 50 mts dash under SAI khelo fitness test under age 1
group of 9-18 yrs is:

A. To Check Body /muscle composition

B. To check balance ability of a child
C. To check coordination of a child
D. To check the speed of person

Discuss the purpose of conducting 50 mts dash under SAI khelo fitness test 2/3/
under age group of 9-18 yrs. Explain its procedure. 4

A. To check the speed of person

An area of 50 mts. is marked on a track. Participant takes the starting

position behind the starting line. On startercommands, “Are You Ready?”
and “GO” participants will start running. The word ‘Go’ is accompanied by
a downward sweep of the starters arm as a signal to the timer.
The score is recorded in seconds to the nearest 10th of a second.

9 How will you measure the upper body strength and endurance the person 1
under SAI khelo fitness test under age group of 9-18 yrs ?

A. Sit and reach test

B. Pushups/modified pushups
C. Partial curl up
D. Sit and reach test

The purpose of conducting pushups/modified pushups under SAI khelo fitness 1

test under age group of 9-18 yrs is to:

A. To measure the upper body strength and endurance.

B. To measure flexibility level of the person.
C. To measure agility of a person
D. To measure the strength and endurance of abdominal muscles.

Discuss the purpose of conducting Pushups/modified pushups test under SAI 2/3/
khelo fitness test under age group of 9-18 yrs. Explain its procedure. 4

A.To measure the upper body strength and endurance

 PRUCDURE

After proper warming up, ask the Participant to take position in a push up
position. Hands and toes should touch the floor/mat. Hands should be
shoulder width apart. The upper body and legs should be in a straight
line.
Elbows should be fully extended keeping the back and the knees straight,
the participant lowers the upper body so that elbows may bend to 90
degrees or chest may touch the mat/floor and then returns back to the
starting position with the arms extended.
This is one repetition. The same action is repeated and the test continues
until the subject can do more in rhythm. Count the total no. of pushups
performed.

10 How will you measure the strength and endurance of abdominal muscles the 1
person under SAI khelo fitness test under age group of 9-18 yrs ?

A. Sit and reach test

B. Pushups/modified pushups
C. Partial curl up
D. Sit and reach test

The purpose of conducting partial curl up test under SAI khelo fitness test 1
under age group of 9-18 yrs is to:

A. To measure the upper body strength and endurance.

B. To measure flexibility level of the person.
C. To measure agility of a person
D. To measure the strength and endurance of abdominal muscles.

Discuss the purpose of conducting Partial curl up test under SAI khelo fitness 2/3/
test under age group of 9-18 yrs. Explain its procedure. 4

A. To measure the strength and endurance of abdominal muscles.

PROCDURE

Participant lies in supine position on cushioned surface. The knees

should be flexed and feet should be 12 inches from the buttocks.
Both the feet should be slightly apart. The arms are extended & rested on
thighs. The head should be in neutral position. This is the starting
position.
Participant curls up with a slow controlled movement, until his/her
shoulders come off the cushioned surface or mat two inches then back
down again. These are continued until the subject feels unable to
maintain the rhythm.
Total number of partial curl ups will be recorded. Curl up should not be
counted if the shoulders are not raised up by 2 inches.
11 How will you check the flexibility level of a person under SAI khelo fitness test 1
under age group of 9-18 yrs ?

A. 600 mts run/walk

B. Pushups/modified pushups
C. Partial curl up
D. Sit and reach test

The purpose of conducting sit and reach test under SAI khelo fitness test under 1
age group of 9-18 yrs is to:

A. To measure the upper body strength and endurance.

B. To measure flexibility level of the person.
C. To measure agility of a person
D. To measure the strength and endurance of abdominal muscles.

Discuss the purpose of conducting Sit and reach test test under SAI khelo 2/3/
fitness test under age group of 9-18 yrs. Explain its procedure. 4

A. Sit and reach test

PROCEDURE

Shoes and socks should be removed. Then sit down on the floor & feet
should be kept flat against the box.Both the knees should be straight
and pressed flat to the floor.
The individual, whose flexibility is to be measured tries to extend his both
hands forward along the measuring line on the box as far as he can
extend. His fingertips of both hands should remain equal and at the same
level. He should hold the full reach position for 2 seconds
He should not jerk or bounce to reach maximum distance.
The score is recorded to the nearest centimeter or half inch based on the
distance reached by the fingertips of both hands.

12 How will you check the endurance level of a person under SAI khelo fitness test 1
under age group of 9-18 yrs ?

A. 600 mts run/walk

B. Pushups/modified pushups
C. Partial curl up
D. Sit and reach test

The purpose of conducting 600mts run/walk test under SAI khelo fitness test 1
under age group of 9-18 yrs is to :
 A. To measure the upper body strength and endurance.
B. To measure flexibility level of the person.
C. To measure agility of a person
D. To measure check the endurance level of a person

Discuss the purpose of conducting 600 mts run/walk test under SAI khelo 2/3/
fitness test under age group of 9-18 yrs. Explain its procedure. 4/5

A. To check the endurance level

The participant takes the position behind the starting line. At the signal of
‘Ready’ and ‘Go’ the participant starts running 600-yard distance. During
the course of running he may walk.
In this test, many students can run at the same time. Time is recorded in
minutes and seconds.

13 Enlist various test under SAI khelo fitness test under under age group of 9-18 2/3/
yrs. 4/5
Discuss any one/two/three

A. BMI
B. 50 mts dash
C.Push ups for boys /modified pushups for girls
D.Partial Curlup
E.Sit and reach test
F.600 Mts run /walk

Explanation given above

RICKLI & JONES/ FULLERTON FUNCTIONAL TEST/SENIOR CITIZEN TEST

14 Another name of Rickli & Jones test is: 1

A. Harvard test
B. Fullerton functional test
C. Old age test
D. Agility fitness test

The name of the test used to measure the upper body strength in senior 1
citizens is:

A. Chair stand test

B. Chair sit and reach test
C. Arm curl test
D. Eight foot up and go test

The purpose of conducting Arm curl test is to check: 1

 A. To measure the lower body strength in senior citizens
B. To measure the mobility in senior citizens
C. To measure the upper body strength in senior citizens
D. To measure the lower body flexibility in senior citizens

Your grandfather finds difficulty in performing household and other activities involving 2/3/
lifting and carrying things, In which motor quality he is lacking? Which test is 4
suggested to check that motor quality? Explain its procedure.

A. Upper body strength in senior citizens

B. Arm curl test

ADMINISTRATION
Arm curl is performed with the dominant arm side. The participants sits on the
chair, holds the weight in the hands using a suitcase grip. It means the palms
should be facing towards the body. The arm should be in a vertically downward
position. The arm should be completely bent and then completely straightened at
the elbow.
This complete action should be repeated by the participant as many times as
possible within 30seconds.
SCORING
Score is the total no of arm curls performed within the given 30seconds duration.

15 The name of the test used to measure the lower body strength in senior 1
citizens is:

A. Chair stand test

B. Chair sit and reach test
C. Arm curl test
D. Eight foot up and go test

The purpose of conducting Chair stand test is to check: 1

A. To measure the lower body strength in senior citizens

B. To measure the mobility in senior citizens
C. To measure the upper body strength in senior citizens
D. To measure the lower body flexibility in senior citizens

Your grandfather finds difficulty in climbing stairs, getting in and out of car, bath 2/3/
tub, 4/5
In which motor quality he is lacking?
Which test is suggested to check that motor quality?
Explain its procedure.

A. lower body strength in senior citizens

B. Chair stand test
 ADMINISTRATION

Keep the chair against the wall.The participant sits in the Middle of the
seat. His feet should be shoulder width apart and flat on the floor.
The arms should be crossed at the wrists and held close to the chest. From
the sitting position the participants should stand up completely and then
sit completely on the signal of start.

SCORING
Score is the total no of repetition performed within the given 30seconds
duration.

16 The name of the test used to measure the upper body flexibility in senior 1
citizens is:
A. Back Scratch test
B. Chair sit and reach test
C. Arm curl test
D. Eight foot up and go test

The purpose of conducting Back scratch test is : 1

A. To measure the lower body strength in senior citizens

B. To measure the upper body flexibility in senior citizens
C. To measure the upper body strength in senior citizens
D. To measure the lower body flexibility in senior citizens

Your grandfather finds difficulty in combing hair, putting on overhead garments, 2/3/
reaching for a seat belt etc., 4/5
In which motor quality he is lacking?
Which test is suggested to check that motor quality?
Explain its procedure.

A. To measure the upper body flexibility in senior citizens

B. Back Scratch test

ADMINISTRATION

This test is performed in a standing position. Keep one hand behind the
head and lower it down gradually over the shoulder and reach as far as
possible at the middle of your back. Your palm should touch your body
and the fingers should be downwards.
Then carry your other arm behind your back with the palm facing
outward and fingers facing upward and try to reach up as far as possible
in order to touch or overlap the middle finger of the other hand. Fingers
should be aligned.
Measure the distance between the tips of the fingers. If the finger tips
 touch then the score is zero. If they do not touch measure the distance
between the fingertips (negative score). If they overlap measure the
distance (positive score). Let the participant practice twice and then two
trails be conducted.

SCORING

Record the best score out of the 2 trails to the nearest centimeter or
1\2inch.

17 The name of the test used to measure the lower body flexibility in senior
citizens is:
A. Chair stand test 1
B. Chair sit and reach test
C. Arm curl test
D. Eight foot up and go test

The purpose of conducting chair sit and reach test is : 1

A. To measure the lower body strength in senior citizens

B. To measure the mobility in senior citizens
C. To measure the upper body strength in senior citizens
D. To measure the lower body flexibility in senior citizens

Your grandfather finds difficulty in tying his shoelaces, wearing lower body garments, 2/3/
bending activities etc., 4/5
In which motor quality he is lacking?
Which test is suggested to check that motor quality?
Explain its procedure.

A. lower body flexibility in senior citizens

B. Chair sit and reach test

ADMINISTRATION

The participant sits on the Edge of the chair. One foot should remain flat
on the floor while the other leg should be extended forward with the knee
in straight position. Heel should be on the floor and ankle should be bent
at 90 degree. Place one hand on the top of the other with the tips of the
middle fingers at the same level.
Instruct the participant to inhale and then as he exhales, reach forward
towards the toes by bending at the hip. His back should be straight and
head up.Avoid any jerk or bounce and never stretch too much. Keep the
knee straight and hold the reach for 2 seconds.
The distance is measured between the tip of the finger tips and the toes. If
the finger tips touch the toes then the score is zero. If they do not touch,
 measure the distance between the fingers and the toes (negative score). If
they overlap, measure the distance (positive score)

SCORING
Score is noted down to the nearest 1\2inch or 1cm as the distance
reached either a negative or positive score.

18 The name of the test used to assess coordination and agility in senior citizens 1
is:
A. Chair stand test
B. Chair sit and reach test
C. Six minute walk
D. Eight foot up and go test

The purpose of conducting eight foot up & go test is : 1

A. To measure the lower body strength in senior citizens
B. To measure the upper body flexibility in senior citizens
C. To assess coordination and agility in senior citizens
D. To measure the aerobic fitness or aerobic endurance in senior citizens

Your Grandfather finds difficulty in getting off a bus in time, to answer the phone, etc. 2/3/
In which motor quality he is lacking? 4
Which test is suggested to check that motor quality?
Explain its procedure.

A. Coordination and agility in senior citizens

B. Eight foot up and go test

ADMINISTRATION

Keep a chair next to the wall and place the cone marker 8 feet away in
front of the chair. The participant is initially completely seated, hands
resting on the knees and feet flat on the ground.
On the command ‘Go’, stopwatch is switched and the participant stands
and walks as quickly as possible towards the cone, turns around and
returns to the chair to sit down. Time is noted as he sits down on the
chair. Two trails are given per participant.
SCORING
The best trail is recorded to the nearest 1\10th second.

19 The name of the test used to measure the aerobic fitness or aerobic endurance 1
in senior citizens is:
A. Chair sit and reach test
B. Arm curl test
C. Eight foot up and go test
D. Six minute walk test
 The purpose of conducting six minute walk test is : 1

A. To measure the lower body strength in senior citizens

B. To measure the aerobic fitness or aerobic endurance in senior
citizens
C. To assess coordination and agility in senior citizens
D. To measure the lower body flexibility in senior citizens

Your Grandfather finds difficulty in moving for a long period, shopping, sightseeing 2/3/
etc. In which motor quality he is lacking? 4/5
Which test is suggested to check that motor quality?
Explain its procedure.

E. Aerobic fitness or aerobic endurance in senior citizens

F. Six minute walk test

ADMINISTRATION

The walking distance or course of 50 yards is marked (20 yards X 5yards) with
cones placed at regular intervals to indicate the distance covered.
Efforts are made to walk maximum distance as quickly as possible in 6min. A
practice trail is given to the participants. He may stop any time if he desires so.
SCORING
The total distance covered in 6minutes is recorded to the nearest meter.

20 Enlist various test under Rickli and jones test.Discuss any one/two/three 2/3/
4/5
A. Arm curl test
B. Chair stand test
C. Back Scratch test
D. Chair sit and reach test
E. Eight foot up and go test
F. Six minute walk test

Explanation given above

HAWARD STEP TEST

21 Harvard step test was developed by Brouha in the year : 1

A. 1943.
B. 1953
C. 1963
D. 1973

22 The purpose of conducting Harvard step test is to: 1

 A. To check cardio-vascular fitness of the person/Aerobic fitness
B. To check flexibility level of the person.
C. To check agility of a person
D. To check speed of a person

23 The height of the gym bench or box (men) used to conduct Harvard step 1
test is :

A. 20inches
B. 22 inches
C. 24 inches
D. 16 inches

24 The height of the gym bench or box (women) used to conduct Harvard 1
step test is :

A. 20inches
B. 22 inches
C. 24 inches
D. 16 inches

25 The long term formula to calculate cardiovascular fitness index is : 1

A.100 x total time in mins. / 2 X Sum of heart beat

B. 100 X time in sec / 5.5 X pulse count between 1 to1.5 min

C. 100 x total time in sec. / 2 X Sum of total heart beat

D. 100 x total time in sec. / 5.5 X pulse count between 2 to 2.5 min

26 The short term formula to calculate cardiovascular fitness index is : 1

A.100 x total time in mins. / 2 X Sum of heart beat

B. 100 X time in sec / 5.5 X pulse count between 1 to1.5 min

C. 100 x total time in sec. / 2 X Sum of heart beat

D. 100 x total time in sec. / 5.5 X pulse count between 2 to2.5 min

27 Calculate the physical fitness index using short term formula for 13 years 2/3
old boy having completed Harvard step test for duration of 3 minutes and
his pulse rate between 1 to 1.5 min was 90

The athlete’s fitness index score is calculated with the help of following
formula.
 100 X test duration in seconds
……………………………………………………………….
5.5 X pulse count between 1 to1.5 min

Test duration is 5 min. ie 300sec.

No of heartbeats: between 1 to 1.5min is 90

i.e 100 X 300

……………………
5.5 X 90

30000
……………………..
495

Fitness index = 62.5

28 Calculate the physical fitness index using long term formula for 13 years 2/3
old boy having completed Harvard step test for duration of 5 minutes and
his pulse rate between 1 to 1.5 min was 90, between 2 to 2.5 min. was 80
and between 3 to 3.5 min. was 70.

The athlete’s fitness index score is calculated with the help of the following
formula.

100 X test duration in seconds

……………………………………………………..
2 X sum of heartbeats in recovery periods

Test duration is 5 min. ie 300 sec.

No of heartbeats:
between 1 to 1.5min is 90
between 2 to 2.5 min is 80
between 3 to 3.5min is 70

100 X 300
= ………………………
2 X 90 + 80 + 70

30000
= ……………………
2 x 240

Fitness index = 62.5

29 How the cardiovascular fitness test is measured with the help of ‘Harvard 4/5
step test’? Write in detail about its administrative procdure.

PROCDURE

The athlete stands in front of the bench or box. On the command “Go” the
athlete steps up and down in the bench or box at a rate of 30 steps per minute
(one second up one second down) for 5mintues (150 steps). The same foot must
start the step up each time, and an erect posture must be assumed on the
bench.

After that the athlete sit down immediately after completion of the test i.e.,
after 5min.
Now, the total no of heartbeats are counted between 1 to 1.5min. Again the
heart beats are noted between 2 to 2.5 min.After that, for the third time, the
heartbeats are noted between 3 to 3.5.The heartbeats are counted for 30sec
period.

CALCULATION OF THE SCORE

The athlete’s fitness index score is calculated with the help of following
formula.

100 X test duration in seconds

………………………………………………..

2 X sum of heartbeats in recovery periods

OR

30 “A grade XII student feels breathless and tires easily in a very short span of 4/5
time, while performing aerobic activity.”
(A)Which fitness does he lack in?
(B)Which fitness test is advised under such circumstances? Explain the entire
Procedure of the same.

1. Cardio-Vascular fitness
2. Haward step test

PROCDURE

The athlete stands in front of the bench or box. On the command “Go” the
athlete steps up and down in the bench or box at a rate of 30 steps per minute
(one second up one second down) for 5mintues (150 steps). The same foot must
start the step up each time, and an erect posture must be assumed on the
bench.
After that the athlete sit down immediately after completion of the test i.e.,
after 5min.
Now, the total no of heartbeats are counted between 1 to 1.5min. Again the
heart beats are noted between 2 to 2.5 min.After that, for the third time, the
heartbeats are noted between 3 to 3.5.The heartbeats are counted for 30sec
period.

CALCULATION OF THE SCORE

The athlete’s fitness index score is calculated with the help of following
formula.

100 X test duration in seconds

………………………………………………..

2 X sum of heartbeats in recovery periods