Unit6-Test & Measurementin Sports CBSE 12

Unit6-Test &Measurementin Sports

1. Fitness Test –SAI KheloIndia FitnessTest inschool:

   Age group 5-8years/ class1-3: 

BMI,FlamingoBalance Test,Plate TappingTest

Age group 9-18yrs/ class 4-12:

BMI, 50mt Speedtest, 600mtRun/Walk, Sit &Reach flexibilitytest, StrengthTest (PartialAbdominal CurlUp, Push-Ups forboys, ModifiedPush-Ups forgirls).

2. Measurement of Cardio-Vascular Fitness –Harvard StepTest –Duration ofthe Exercisein Seconds x 100/5.5 X Pulse count of 1-1.5 Min after Exercise

o Chair Sit & Reach Test for lower body flexibility

o Back ScratchTest for upperbody flexibilityo Eight Foot Up & Go Test foragilityo Six-MinuteWalk Test for AerobicEndurance

5. Johnsen –Methney Testof Motor Educability (Front Roll,Roll, JumpingHalf-Turn,Jumping full-turn

 The SAI Khelo India Fitness Test is a comprehensive battery of tests designed to measure and track the physical fitness of school children. The tests are divided into two categories based on the age group and developmental needs of the students.

1. Age Group: 5-8 Years (Classes 1 to 3)

At this primary stage, the focus is on assessing and acquiring Fundamental Movement Skills (FMS), which are the building blocks for activities like games, dance, and sports.

• Body Mass Index (BMI)
  • Purpose: To assess body composition, specifically the distribution of muscle and fat in the body.
  • Procedure: A participant's height and weight are measured accurately. Height is measured without shoes against a flat wall, looking straight ahead, while weight is measured on a digital scale.
  • Scoring: It is calculated using the formula $BMI = W / (H \times H)$, where W is weight in kilograms and H is height in meters.
• Plate Tapping Test
  • Purpose: To test the speed and coordination of limb movement.
  • Procedure: The student stands in front of a table with two yellow discs (20cm diameter) placed 60 cm apart, and a rectangle in the middle. The student places their non-preferred hand on the rectangle and moves their preferred hand back and forth between the two discs as quickly as possible for 25 full cycles (50 taps).
  • Scoring: The total time taken to complete the 25 cycles is recorded.
• Flamingo Balance Test
  • Purpose: To assess static balance as well as the strength of the leg, pelvic, and trunk muscles by balancing on a single leg.
  • Procedure: The participant stands on a beam on their preferred leg, flexes the free leg at the knee, and holds that foot close to the buttocks. They must balance for 60 seconds.
  • Scoring: The score is the total number of falls or loss of balance within the 60 seconds. The test is terminated if there are more than 15 falls in the first 30 seconds.

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2. Age Group: 9-18+ Years (Classes 4 to 12)

For older students, the tests are designed to evaluate their overall physical health and fitness profile across various performance metrics.

• Body Mass Index (BMI)
  • Purpose: To measure body composition (same procedure and scoring as the 5-8 years group).
• 50 Mtr Dash (Standing Start)
  • Purpose: To determine acceleration and speed.
  • Procedure: The participant starts from a stationary "dead start" behind a line. On the signal, they run the 50-meter distance as fast as possible.
  • Scoring: The time taken to complete the 50-meter dash is recorded.
• 600 Mtr Run/Walk
  • Purpose: To measure cardiovascular fitness and cardiovascular endurance.
  • Procedure: Participants are instructed to run or walk a distance of 600 meters at their fastest possible pace. The objective is to finish in the shortest time possible.
  • Scoring: The total time taken to complete the distance is recorded in minutes and seconds.
• Sit & Reach Flexibility Test
  • Purpose: To measure the flexibility of the lower back and hamstring muscles. Tightness in this area can lead to lower back pain and forward pelvic tilt.
  • Procedure: The student sits on the floor with legs straight and shoes removed, placing the soles of their feet flat against a "Sit and Reach box". With palms facing downwards and hands overlapping, they reach forward along the measuring line as far as possible and hold the position for 1-2 seconds.
  • Scoring: The distance reached by the hands is recorded in centimeters and millimeters.
• Strength Tests
• Abdominal (Partial Curl-up):
  • Purpose: To measure the muscular strength and endurance of the abdominals and hip flexors (core stability).
  • Procedure: The student lies flat on a cushioned surface with knees flexed at 90 degrees and arms straight at their sides. They raise their trunk in a smooth motion, curling up at least 6 inches, and then lower back down so the shoulder blades touch the floor.
  • Scoring: The maximum number of correctly performed curl-ups in 30 seconds is recorded.
• Muscular Endurance (Push-Ups for Boys / Modified Push-Ups for Girls):
• Purpose: To determine upper body strength endurance and trunk stability.
• Procedure: Boys start with hands and toes touching the floor, keeping the body straight. Girls perform a modified version with knees resting on the ground. The body is lowered until the elbows form a 90-degree angle, then pushed back up to straight arms.
• Scoring: The number of correctly completed push-ups (performed until exhaustion or loss of rhythm) is recorded.

1. Measurement of Cardio-Vascular Fitness – Harvard Step Test

Developed by Brouha in 1943, this test evaluates physical fitness for work and the ability to recover from it.

• Purpose: To determine aerobic fitness.
• Equipment: A bench or wooden block 20 inches high, a stopwatch, and a metronome.
• Procedure: On the command "Go," the participant steps up and down on the bench at a rate of 30 steps per minute for exactly 5 minutes, or until they are exhausted. Immediately after finishing, the participant sits down.
• Pulse Count: The tester counts the participant's heartbeats between 1 to 1.5 minutes after the exercise ends.
• Scoring (Fitness Index Score): The score is calculated using the formula: (Duration of the Exercise in Seconds x 100) / (5.5 x Pulse count of 1-1.5 min after Exercise).

2. Computing Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR)

The Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR) represents the number of calories needed to maintain basic, life-sustaining body functions while at rest. Factors like muscle mass, age, gender, genetics, and environment affect BMR.

• Equipment: Stadiometer (for height), weight machine, pen, and paper.
• Procedure/Formula (The Mifflin-St Jeor BMR Equation):

3. Rikli & Jones - Senior Citizen Fitness Test

Developed for older adults aged 60 to 94, this test evaluates functional ability and physical fitness.

• Chair Stand Test (Lower Body Strength): The participant sits on a straight-back chair without arms. On "Go," they stand up completely and return to a seated position. The score is the maximum number of complete stands achieved in 30 seconds.
• Arm Curl Test (Upper Body Strength): The participant sits and curls a dumbbell (8 pounds for men, 5 pounds for women) with their dominant hand. The score is the maximum number of correct arm curls completed in 30 seconds.
• Chair Sit & Reach Test (Lower Body Flexibility): The participant sits on the edge of a chair, extends one leg straight with the heel on the floor, and reaches toward the toes with both hands. They must hold the stretch for 2 seconds. The score measures the distance between the extended fingers and the tip of the toe.
• Back Scratch Test (Upper Body Flexibility): The participant places one hand over their shoulder and the other up the middle of their back, attempting to touch or overlap the fingers. The score is the measured distance between the middle fingertips (positive if overlapping, negative if not touching).
• Eight Foot Up & Go Test (Agility/Physical Mobility): The participant sits in a chair. On "Go," they stand up, walk as fast as possible around a cone placed 8 feet away, and sit back down. The fastest time of two attempts is recorded.
• Six-Minute Walk Test (Aerobic Endurance): The participant walks as far as possible (without running) around a rectangular track for exactly 6 minutes. The score is the maximum distance covered.

4. Johnson – Metheny Test of Motor Educability

This test measures neuromuscular skill capacity and is performed on a 15-foot-long and 2-foot-wide marked mat. It consists of four motor stunts (boys perform all four, girls perform three):

• Front Roll: The participant performs two front rolls within two specified 7.5-foot zones without touching the boundary limits. A perfect roll scores 5 points (max 10 points), with deductions for overreaching the side or end limits.
• Back Roll: Similar to the front roll, the subject performs two back rolls within the lane areas. Scoring and deductions are the same as the front roll.
• Jumping Half-Turns: The subject jumps from one 3-inch line to the next, executing alternating half-turns (left or right) mid-air. Perfect execution scores 10 points, with 2 points deducted for turning the wrong way or failing to land with both feet on the line.
• Jumping Full-Turns: The subject jumps into alternating rectangular spaces while executing a full 360-degree turn in the same direction, landing on both feet each time. Perfect execution yields 10 points, with 2 points deducted for losing balance, turning too far, or overstepping the squares.