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### **SAI Khelo India Fitness Test in Schools: Detailed Guide**

INTRODUCTION

The **SAI Khelo India initiative** is a nationwide program by the


Government of India to foster a strong culture of sports and fitness,
especially among the youth. Aimed at making physical activity accessible
and integral to daily life, Khelo India promotes sports from the grassroots
level by providing resources, infrastructure, and regular fitness
assessments in schools. The Khelo India Fitness Test in schools
encourages students to achieve physical benchmarks and understand the
value of health from an early age. By supporting young talent and instilling
the importance of fitness, SAI Khelo India contributes to a healthier, more
active society and builds a foundation for India’s future athletes.

HISTORY

The **SAI Khelo India initiative** was launched by the Government of India
in 2018 as part of a broader mission to transform the nation’s sports
landscape and cultivate a stronger sports culture. Recognizing the need to
support young athletes and develop sports infrastructure, Khelo India
focuses on identifying, nurturing, and promoting talent from the grassroots.
Administered by the **Sports Authority of India (SAI)**, the initiative
includes programs such as the **Khelo India Youth Games**, which provide
young athletes with a competitive platform to showcase their skills. Khelo
India also emphasizes fitness in schools through the **Khelo India Fitness
Test**, encouraging physical activity among students. Over the years,
Khelo India has become a crucial pathway for spotting potential champions
and has fostered a sports movement across the country, aiming to inspire
millions and boost India’s presence in international sports.

#### **Overview**
- **Fitness Defined**: Fitness represents the body's ability to efficiently and
effectively engage in physical activities. Each sport or activity demands
unique skills and fitness levels, so being fit for one activity may not imply
fitness for another.

- **Fitness Components**: Fitness can be broken down into specific


components—such as strength, endurance, flexibility, and
coordination—each of which can be developed and tested individually.

- **Purpose of the Fitness Test**: The Khelo India Fitness Test is designed
to assist schools in evaluating and monitoring the fitness levels of their
students. Using the Khelo India Fitness Assessment App and School
Dashboard, schools can track and analyze fitness data, allowing for more
effective administration and improvement of students' physical health.

#### **Battery of Tests**

1. **For Ages 5-8 (Class 1-3)**:


- **Focus**: At the primary level, the objective is for children to develop
Fundamental Movement Skills (FMS) rather than specific sports skills.
These FMS act as foundational skills essential for any physical activity, like
running, jumping, throwing, and balancing.

- **Key Abilities Tested**:

- **Body Composition (BMI)**: Measures the distribution of muscle and


fat in the body to understand the physical growth and general health of the
child.

- **Coordination (Plate Tapping Test)**: Assesses the ability to move


limbs quickly and coordinate actions, which is vital for almost all physical
activities.

- **Balance (Flamingo Balance Test)**: Tests the ability to maintain


balance on one leg, which is crucial for movement and agility. This ability
improves body control and prepares children for more complex motor skills.
2. **For Ages 9-18+ (Class 4-12)**:

- **Focus**: For older students, the emphasis is on comprehensive


physical fitness, covering various aspects that contribute to overall health
and athletic potential.

- **Key Components of Physical Health and Fitness**:

- **Body Composition (BMI)**: Assesses the ratio of body fat to muscle


mass, helping to identify healthy growth patterns and potential obesity
concerns.

- **Abdominal Strength (Partial Curl-up Test)**: Evaluates the


endurance of the abdominal muscles, essential for core stability and
reducing back strain.

- **Muscular Endurance (Push-Ups Test)**: Tests the upper body’s


muscular endurance—standard push-ups for boys and modified push-ups
for girls to cater to differing upper body strength levels.

- **Flexibility (Sit and Reach Test)**: Measures the flexibility of the lower
back and hamstrings, which is important for preventing injuries and
maintaining posture.

- **Cardiovascular Endurance (600 Meter Run/Walk)**: Tests aerobic


capacity, which is critical for overall endurance and heart health.
- **Speed (50 Meter Dash)**: Assesses sprinting ability, which reflects
quickness and leg power, important for many sports.

#### **Detailed Test Procedures**

1. **Body Mass Index (BMI)**:

- **Purpose**: This test evaluates body composition by calculating BMI,


providing insights into a student’s health based on weight relative to height.
- **Equipment Needed**: A clean, flat surface, a digital weighing scale,
and a stadiometer or measuring tape for height.

- **Procedure**: To measure height, ensure participants remove shoes


and any bulky clothing. Participants should stand against a wall, with heels,
back, and head aligned to the wall. Height is recorded to the nearest 0.1
cm. Weight should be taken with the participant standing in the center of
the scale, recorded to the nearest decimal (e.g., 25.1 kg). BMI is calculated
using the formula: BMI = Weight (kg) / (Height (m) x Height (m)).

2. **Plate Tapping Test**:

- **Purpose**: This test measures the coordination and speed of the


hands, important for sports requiring quick hand-eye coordination.

- **Equipment Needed**: A table, two yellow discs (20 cm in diameter), a


rectangle (30 x 20 cm), and a stopwatch.

- **Procedure**: Place the discs 60 cm apart on the table, with the


rectangle centered between them. The participant places their
non-preferred hand on the rectangle and taps each disc as quickly as
possible for 25 full cycles (50 taps in total). The time taken to complete
these taps is recorded, indicating their hand coordination speed.

3. **Flamingo Balance Test**:


- **Purpose**: This single-leg balance test measures balance and
strength of the leg, pelvis, and trunk muscles.

- **Equipment Needed**: Non-slippery surface or balance beam,


stopwatch.

- **Procedure**: The participant stands on one leg with the opposite foot
close to the buttocks, aiming to balance as long as possible. If they lose
balance, the number of falls is counted in 60 seconds. The test is stopped if
the participant experiences more than 15 falls within the first 30 seconds.
This test assesses balance and stability crucial for all physical activities.

4. **Abdominal (Partial Curl-Up)**:

- **Purpose**: Measures abdominal muscular strength and endurance,


important for core stability and overall athletic performance.

- **Equipment Needed**: Cushioned surface, stopwatch.

- **Procedure**: The participant lies flat with knees bent at a 90-degree


angle and hands parallel to the body. They raise the upper body to a
predetermined height (6 inches) and return to the starting position. The
number of curl-ups completed in a specific time is recorded, demonstrating
the participant’s abdominal strength.

5. **Push-Ups (Boys)/Modified Push-Ups (Girls)**:

- **Purpose**: Evaluates upper body muscular endurance, as well as


core stability.

- **Equipment Needed**: Clean, cushioned surface or gym mat.

- **Procedure**: Boys perform standard push-ups, keeping their body


straight and lowering to a 90-degree elbow bend before returning to the
starting position. Girls perform a modified push-up with knees on the
ground. Record the maximum number of push-ups completed in rhythm,
which reflects upper body endurance.

6. **Sit and Reach Test**:

- **Purpose**: Commonly used to measure flexibility, especially in the


lower back and hamstrings, which are critical for mobility and injury
prevention.
- **Equipment Needed**: Sit and Reach box with markings in
centimeters.

- **Procedure**: The participant sits with legs extended straight ahead


and feet flat against the box. With hands stacked, they reach forward as far
as possible along the measuring line. The reach is held for 1-2 seconds
and recorded in centimeters or millimeters. This test indicates the
participant’s flexibility, helping to identify limitations in lower back and
hamstring flexibility.

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