TEST &

MEASURMENT IN
SPORTS
FOR CLASS 12th
TEST
▪ Test may be called as Tool, A Question, Set of Question, An Examination which is
used to measure a particular characteristic of an individual or a group of individuals.
▪ Test is the form of questioning or measuring tool used to access the status of one’s
skill, knowledge, attitude & fitness.
▪ Test: An instrument or activity used to accumulate data on a person’s ability to perform
a specified task.
MEASUREMENT
▪ Measurement – process of collecting data on attribute of interest.
▪ It is the collection of information / data in numeric form.
▪ It is the record of performance or the information which is required to make
judgement.
▪ Measurement is an act or process that involves the assignment of numerical values to
whatever is being tested. So it involves the quality of something.
▪ Measurement is a specific score obtained through an expert evaluation.
FITNESS TEST – SAI KHELO
INDIA FITNESS TEST IN SCHOOL
▪ AGE GROUP 5 – 8 YEARS (CLASS 1 – 3)
At primary class 1 -3 children should acquire fundamental movement skills (FMS)
leaving the learning of specific physical activities to later stages.
Locomotor, manipulative & body management abilities are key to success in most
sports & physical activities.

Abilities of children in class 1 – 3 which need to be measured & tracked are:

• Body composition (BMI)
• Coordination (Plate Tapping)
• Balance (Flamingo Balance)
BODY MASS INDEX (BMI)
The test performed is body mass index (BMI), which is calculated from body weight (W)
& height (H). BMI = W/ (HxH), where W = body weight in kilograms & H = height in
meters. The higher the score usually indicating higher levels of body fat.

Body Composition: It refers primarily to the distribution of muscle & fat in the body.
Body size such as height, lengths & girths are also grouped under this component.
PLATE TAPPING TEST
▪ WHAT DOES IT MEASURE:
Tests speed & coordination of limb movement.

INFRASTRUCTURE / EQUIPMENT REQUIRED:

Table (adjustable height), 2 yellow discs (20cm diameter), rectangle (30 x 20 cm) ,
stopwatch
HOW TO PERFORM
▪ If possible, the table height should be adjusted so that the subject is standing
comfortably in front of the discs.
▪ The two yellow discs are placed with their centres 60 cm apart on the table
▪ The rectangle is placed equidistant between both discs. The non preferred hand is
placed on the rectangle.
▪ The subject moves the preferred hand back & 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.

FLAMINGO BALANCE TEST
▪ WHAT DOES IT MEASURE:
Ability to balance successfully on a single leg. This single leg balance test assesses the
strength of the leg, pelvic & trunk muscle as well as Static balance.

INFRASTRUCTURE/ EQUIPMENT REQUIRED:

Non slippery even surface, stopwatch can be done on just standing on beam.
HOW TO PERFORM
▪ Stand on the beam. Keep balance by holding the instructor’s hand (if required to
start).
▪ While balancing on the preferred leg, the free leg is flexed at the knee & the foot of
this leg held close to the buttocks

Scoring: The total number of falls or loss of balance in 60 seconds of balancing is

recorded. It there are more than 15 falls in the first 30 seconds, the test is terminated.
▪ AGE GROUP 9 -18 YEARS (CLASS 4 -12)
For class 4 – 12 it is important for students to have an overall physical fitness. The
following components are to be considered in physical health & fitness profile:

• BMI
• 50 mt speed test.
• 600 mt run/walk
• Sit & reach flexibility test
• Strength Test ( Abdominal Partial curl up, push – ups for boys, modified push ups for
girls)
50 M SPEED TEST
▪ PROCEDURE:
Sprint over 50 meters, with the time record, start from a stationary standing position.
Once the subject is ready, the starter give the instructions “set” then “go” participant
should be encouraged to not slow down before crossing the finish line.

Scoring: Time take to cover 50 m distance is expressed in seconds.

60 M WALK/RUN
▪ PROCEDURE:
▪ The subject takes a standing start from the starting line. The subject may walk in
between. Objective is to cover the distance in the shortest time when he/ she crosses
the finish line he is informed of his time.
SIT & REACH FLEXIBILITY
TEST
▪ PROCEDURE:
▪ This test involves sitting on the floor with legs stretched out straight ahead.
▪ The soles of the feet are placed flat against the box. Both knees should be locked & pressed flat to
the floor.
▪ The tester may assist by holding them down with the palms facing downwards, & the hands on top of
each other or side by side.

Scoring: The score is recorded to the nearest centimetre or half inch as the distance reached by the
hand.

IF HANDS OVERLAP : POSITIVE

TOUCH : O
DON’T OVERLAP : NEGATIVE
STRENGTH TEST: ABDOMINAL
PARTICAL CURL UP
▪ PROCEDURE:
▪ The starting position is lying on the back with the knees flexed & feet 12 inches from
the buttocks.
▪ The feet cannot be held or rest against on object. The arms are extended & are rested
on the thighs. The head is in a neutral position.

▪ SCORING: Record the total number of curl – ups only, correctly performed curl ups
should be counted.
STRENGTH TEST – PUSH UP
FOR BOYS
PROCEDURE:
• Keep body in straight line, abs & glutes engaged (no sagging).
• Keep neck in line with your spine (no neck – craning or head – dropping).
• Keep your shoulders down & away from your ears (no hunching).
PUSH UP (MODIFIED FOR
GIRLS)
MEASUREMENT OF CARDIO
VASCULAR FITNESS: HARVARD
STEP TEST ROCK PROT TEST
(ONE MILE)
Cardio vascular fitness is the ability of the heart & lungs to supply oxygen – rich blood to
the working muscle tissues & the ability of the muscles to use oxygen to produce
energy for movements.
HARVARD STEP TEST
It is a cardiovascular fitness test. It is also called aerobic fitness test. It used to measure
the cardiovascular fitness or aerobic fitness by checking the recovery rate.

Harvard Step Test: The Harvard step test is a test of aerobic fitness, developed by
Brouha et al (1943).

Objective: The objective of this test to monitor the development of the athlete’s
cardiovascular system.

Required Resources: Gym bench (45 cm high), Stopwatch, Assistant

HOW TO CONDUCT THE TEST:
This test requires the athlete to step up & down off a 45 cm high gym bench for 5 mins at a
rate 30 steps/minute.

• The athlete warm up for 10 min.

• The assistant gives the command “Go” & starts the stopwatch.
• The athlete steps up –up & down – down onto a standard gym bench once every two
seconds for 5 mins (150 steps).
• The assistant stops the test after 5 mins.
• The assistant measures the athlete’s heart beat rate (bmp) one minute after finishing the
test pulse 1.
• The assistant measures the athlete’s rate (bpm) two minutes after finishing the test – pulse
2.
• The assistant measure the athlete’s heart rate (bpm) three minutes after finishing the test
pulse 3.

Computation of Fitness Index = Duration of the exercise in second x 100/ 5.5 x pulse count
between 1 to 1.5 min after exercise
BASAL METABOLIC RATE
(BMR)
The acronym BMR stands for Basal Metabolic Rate. It is the number of calories our
body burns during complete rest. We can get an insight into your energy level if you
know the BMR levels. Our body need some energy even during sleep for performing
some basic functions like breathing, circulating blood & repairing cells.

Our body burns more calories by movement & exercise. So, by monitoring our
consumption, it will be better to prevent unwanted weight gains or serve weight loss.
WHAT IS THE METABOLIC
AGE?
BMR stands for basal metabolic rate that
changes as our age progresses. The peak time
for BMR is during teenage & slows down
gradually henceforth. As we grow older,
consuming fewer calories helps us to keep a
better BMR. If your metabolic age is higher, then
it is time to exercise to burn off those fats
accumulated in your body.
 HOW TO CALCULATE BMR?
BMR was introduced to the world by James Arthur Harris & Francis Gano Benedict. So,
the equation is popularly known as the Harris – Benedict formula.

A new equation was formulated in 1990, which is known as the Mifflin – St. George
equation.

P = (10.0 x m/1kg) + (6.25 x h/1cm) – (5.00 x a/1 year) + s

P = total energy output during rest (BMR)
M = weight of the person in kgs
H = height of the concerned person
A = age of the incumbent
S= constant which is +5 for males & -161 for females
RIKLI & JONES – SENIOR
CITIZEN TEST
Rikli & Jones developed the senior citizen fitness test in 2001. This test has proved to
be beneficial for senior citizen.
 BACK SCRACTH TEST

▪ PURPOSE:
▪ To assess the upper body (shoulder) flexibility, which is important in performing
various jobs such as combing one’s hair, putting on overhead garments & reaching for
seat belt etc.
▪ EQUIPMENT REQUIRED: ruler

▪ 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 (- ve score). If they overlap measure by how much (+ive score).
CHAIR STAND TEST
▪ PURPOSE:
The main purpose of this test is to measure the lower body strength, particularly legs
strength which is usually required for various tasks such as climbing stairs, getting in &
out of vehicle, bathtub or chair.

EQUIPMENT REQUIRED: A chair with a straight back & a seat of at least 44 cm & a
stopwatch.

Instructions for Participants:-

• The participant should sit in the middle of the chair.
• She/ he should keep his hands on the opposite shoulder crossed at the wrists.
▪ The feet should be flat on the floor.
▪ His/her back should be erect.
▪ Repeat sit up & down for 30 seconds.
6 MINUTES WALK TEST
▪ PURPOSE: This test measure aerobic fitness of senior citizens.
▪ EQUIPMENT REQUIRED: Measuring tape to mark out the track distances,
stopwatch, chairs positioned for resting.
PROCEDURE
▪ The walking course is laid out in a 50 yard (45.72m) rectangular area (dimensions 45
x 5 yards), with cones placed at regular intervals to indicate distance walked.
▪ The aim of this test is to walk as quickly as possible for 6 min to cover as much
distance as possible.
▪ Subjects are set their own pace (a preliminary trials is useful to practice pacing) & are
able to stop for a rest if they desire.
ARM CURL TEST OF RIKLI &
JONES
▪ PURPOSE:
▪ It is used to testing upper body strength of senior citizen.

▪ EQUIPMENT:
▪ Women will curl a 5 lb weight in this test & men will curl a 8 lb weight for their test.
PROCEDURE
▪ Test assistant will tell to begin & will time for
30 seconds, using the stopwatch with a
second hand.
▪ Do as many curls as can in the allotted 30
second time period, moving in a controlled
manner.
▪ Do a full curl, squeezing arm against upper
arm at the top of each curl & returning to a
straight arm each time. Keep upper arm
still.
▪ Do not swing the weight.
EIGHT FOOT UP & GO TEST
▪ PURPOSE: To assess speed,
agility & balance while moving.
These are important in
performing various jobs which
require quick manoeuvring
such as getting of a bus in
time & to answer the phone
etc.
▪ EQUIPMENT REQUIRED: A
chair with straight back (about
44 cm high) a stopwatch, cone
marker, measuring tape & an
area without any hinderances.
CHAIR SIT & REACH TEST
▪ PURPOSE: To test lower body
flexibility. It also plays a role in
balance, posture, in fall prevention
or walking. Lower body flexibility is
important for maintaining an active,
independent lifestyle.

▪ EQUIPMENT REQUIRED: Ruler,

straight back or folding chair (about
17 inches/ 44 cm high)
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