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UNIT- 6 Test and Measurement in Sports

Q 1. Explain the purpose and procedure of plate tapping test.
Q 2. Explain the procedure for ‘Sit and Reach Test’.
Q 3. Explain the “Eight foot up and Go” Test for measuring agility and dynamic balance.
Q 4. Explain the ‘Arm curl Test’ for upper body strength for senior citizens.
Q 5. What is the purpose of Rikli and Jones fitness test? Explain in detail.
Q 6. Make a table of test items listed under fitness test by SAI (Age group 9-18 Yrs) along
with the objectives of conducting them. Explain the administration of any one of them.
Q 7. Explain the purpose and procedure of nay two batteries for the Motor Fitness Test.

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Answer key
Ans 1. Purpose of Plate Tapping Test is to measure speed and coordination of limb
movement of children.
Procedure
• 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 centers
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 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).
Ans 2. The procedure for sit and reach test is as follows

• This test involves sitting on the floor with legs stretched out straight ahead. Shoes
and socks should be removed.
• The soles of the feet should be placed flat against the box. Both knees should be
locked and pressed fat to the floor. An assistant may hold the knees down.
• With the palms facing downwards, and the hands on the top of each other or side by
side, the student should reach forward along the measuring line as far as possible.
• He should hold the full reach position for one-two seconds, while the distance is
recorded.
• The score is recorded to the nearest centimeter or an inch based on the distance
reached by the finger tips of both hands.
Ans 3. The Eight Foot Up and Go Test is a coordination and agility test for the elderly people.
The purpose of this test is to measure speed, agility and balance while moving.
Procedure is as follows
• Place the chair next to the wall for safety and the cone marker 8 feet away in front of
the chair. Clear the path between the chair and the marker.
• The participant should start fully seated, hands resting on the knees and feet flat on
the ground.
• On the command 'Go', the stopwatch is started and the subject stands and walks (no
running is allowed) as quickly as possible towards cone, turns around and returns to
the chair to sit down.
• The score is the best time of two trials to the nearest 1/10th seconds.
Ans 4. The Arm Curl Test is a test of upper body strength. The purpose of this test is to
measure upper body strength and endurance.
The subject has to do as many arm curls as possible in 30 seconds. This test is conducted on
the dominant arm side (or stronger side).
Procedure is as follows

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• The subject sits on the chair holding the weight (8 pounds for men / 5 pounds for
women in the hand using a suitcase grip (palm facing towards the body) with the arm
in a vertically down position beside the chair.
• The upper arm is held close to the body so that only the lower arm is moving.
• The subject curls the arm up through a full range of motion, gradually turning the
palm up (flexion with supination).
• Then, the arm is lowered through the full range of motion, gradually return to the
starting position. The arm must be fully bent and then fully straightened at the
elbow.
• Repeat this action as many times as possible within 30 seconds.
• The score is the total number of controlled arm curls performed in 30 seconds.

Ans 5. Rikli and Jones fitness test describes simple and effective tests to assess aerobic
fitness, strength and flexibility in older persons using minimum and inexpensive equipment.
These tests are
(i) Chair Stand Test for Lower Body strength
Purpose This test assesses the leg strength and endurance of senior citizens.
Equipment Required A straight or folding chair without armrests (seat 17 inches or 44 cm
high) and a stopwatch.
Procedure Put a chair against a wall to keep it from moving or causing an accidental fall.
The subject is made to sit on the chair with both feet away from each other at the length of
their own shoulders. The wrists are held in a crossed position and held close to the chest. At
the signal of the person taking the test, the subject stands up completely and then sits back
completely. The process is repeated for 30 seconds. One complete cycle means standing up
completely and sitting back. The number of completed cycles in 30 seconds is awarded as
the final score.
(ii) Six Minute Walk test for aerobic fitness
and endurance
Purpose This test measures aerobic fitness.
Equipment Required Measuring tape to mark out the track distances, stopwatch, and chairs
positioned for testing.
Procedure The walking course is laid out in a 50 yards 45.7 meters rectangular area
(dimension 45 x 5 yards) with cones placed at regular intervals to indicate the distance
walked. The aim of this test is to walk as quickly as possible for six minutes to cover as much
ground as possible.
Scoring Measure in meters the distance covered by a person in six minutes.
Ans 6. The Fitness Test Administrated by SAI for age group 9-18+ Years/ Class 4 to 12
For Class 4 to 12, it is important for students to have an overall physical fitness. The
following components are to be considered in Physical Health and Fitness Profile
• Body Composition (BMI)
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• Speed (50 mt speed test)
• Cardiovascular Endurance (600 mt Run/Walk)
• Flexibility (Sit and Reach Test)
• Strength (Abdominal Partial Curl-up, Push Ups for boys, Modified Push Ups for girls)
50 mt Speed Test (50 Yard Dash)
Purpose The purpose of this test is to determine the acceleration and speed of an athlete.
Equipments Required Marked track or measuring tape, stopwatch, and cones.
Procedure
• The student is asked to run 50 m from the starting line. Student is required to stand
behind the starting line.
• The coach or teacher commands 'get set', then
'go' along with the downward sweep of his hand as a signal to the timer.
• Before starting this test, a student must be given a thorough warm up, including
practice starts and acceleration.
Scoring Two trials are given to a student and best time of the two is recorded in seconds
nearest to one-tenths of a second.

Ans 7. Purpose and procedure of two batteries for the Motor Fitness is given below
(i) 50 m Speed Test

• Purpose To measure speed.

• Procedure The youth is asked to run 50 metres from a standing start and the time is
recorded in seconds nearest to one-tenths of a second.
(ii) 60 m Run/Walk

• Purpose To measure endurance.

• Procedure The youth is asked to run or walk for 600 metres and the time is recorded
in minutes and seconds. This can be performed in an open field or on the track, by
marking the distances appropriately.

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