[Latest] Test And Measurement in Sports | Chapter 6 Notes | 2025

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Test and Measurement

Test and measurement is the instrument for getting essential details regarding the needs, capacities, abilities and attitudes of students or sportspersons.

Every task and work needs to be evaluated. Evaluation is based uIpon test and measurement. This is very important to check the progress of an individual.

Test provides data or scores which can be measured and evaluated. A test helps to collect data which can be evaluated for further improvement.

In Physical Education Tests are used to collect information or data about a specific skill, strength, endurance, knowledge and attitude. And Measurement is related to measuring size, height, weight, vital capacity, achievement, etc.

SAI Khelo India Fitness Test in school

SAI Khelo India Fitness Test (for School Children) The Khelo India Fitness Assessment is a standardized test developed by the Sports

Authority of India (SAI) to evaluate the physical fitness of school-aged children across India. It promotes awareness of health-related fitness and encourages lifelong participation in physical activity.

Objectives

• To assess the health and motor fitness of students.
• To identify strengths and weaknesses in physical development.
• To promote fitness culture in schools.
• To support talent identification for future sports training.

Age group 5-8yrs/ class 1-3

a. Body Mass Index (BMI)

Purpose: To assess body composition and determine whether a child is underweight, normal, overweight, or obese.

Procedure: Measure the child’s weight in kilograms and height in meters. Use the formula: BMI Weight (kg)/ Height (m)2

Scoring: Compare the BMI value with age-specific health charts to categorize the result.

Equipment Required: Weighing scale, stadiometer or measuring tape, BMI chart.

b. Plate Tapping Test

Purpose: To measure hand-eye coordination and upper body speed.

Procedure:

• Place two discs 60 cm apart on a table.
• The child places their non-dominant hand on a center block.
• Using the dominant hand, they tap each plate alternately 25 times.

Scoring: Time taken to complete 25 taps is recorded. Lower time indicates better coordination.

Equipment Required: Stopwatch, two flat discs 20 cm in diameter or plates, rectangle (30 *20 cm), measuring tape, table, center block.

c. Flamingo Balance Test

Purpose: To assess static balance and postural control.

Procedure:

• The child stands on one leg on a narrow beam.
• The free leg is bent at the knee.
• Count the number of falls or touches in 1 minute.

Scoring: Fewer falls or touches indicate better balance.
Equipment Required: Stopwatch, narrow balance beam or marked line, assistant/observer.

Age group 9-18yrs/ class 4-12: 

BMI, 50mt Speed test, 600mt Run/Walk, Sit & Reach flexibility test, Strength Test (Abdominal Partial Curl Up, Push-Ups for boys, Modified Push-Ups for girls).

What does it measure: 

A. Body Mass Index (BMI)

Purpose: To assess body composition and monitor healthy growth.

Procedure: Same as above.

Scoring: Categorized as underweight, normal, overweight, or obese based on age-specific charts.

Equipment Required: Weighing scale, stadiometer or measuring tape, BMI chart.

B. Partial Curl-Up Test

Purpose: To measure abdominal strength and muscular endurance.

Procedure:

• The student lies on their back with knees bent and feet flat.
• Hands slide forward on the mat during each curl-up.
• Perform as many curl-ups as possible in 30 seconds.

Scoring: Total number of correct repetitions are recorded.

Equipment Required: Stopwatch, exercise mat, measuring strip or tape.

C. Push-Ups / Modified Push-Ups

Purpose: To assess upper body muscular endurance.

Procedure:

Boys: Perform standard push-ups with hands and toes on the ground.

Girls: Perform modified push-ups with knees on the ground.

Lower the body until elbows reach 90°, then return to the starting position.

Scoring: Total number of correct repetitions without rest is recorded.

Equipment Required: Stopwatch, exercise mat.

D. Sit and Reach Test

Purpose: To measure flexibility of the lower back and hamstrings.

Procedure:

• The student sits with legs extended and feet against a box.
• They reach forward with both hands as far as possible.
• The distance reached beyond the toes is measured.

Scoring: Greater reach indicates better flexibility.

Equipment Required: Sit-and-reach box or ruler, measuring tape.

E. 600 Meter Run/Walk Test

Purpose: To assess cardiovascular endurance and aerobic capacity.

Procedure:

The student runs or walks 600 meters on a track or flat surface. Encourage steady pacing and completion without stopping.

Scoring: Time taken to complete the distance is recorded. Lower time indicates better endurance.

Equipment Required: Stopwatch, 600-meter marked track or flat surface, cones.

F. 50 Meter Dash

Purpose: To measure speed and reaction time.

Procedure:

• The student sprints 50 meters from a standing start.
• Use a stopwatch or timing gate to record performance.

Scoring: Time taken to complete the sprint is recorded. Lower time indicates better speed.

Equipment Required: Stopwatch or timing gate, 50-meter marked track, cones.

Computing Basal Metabolic Rate

It is the amount of energy (in kilocalories) required by the body at rest to maintain vital functions like breathing, circulation, and organ activity. Even without physical activity, the body burns calories to stay alive.

Purpose: To determine the minimum energy needed for survival.

Equipment: Stadiometer, weighing machine, pen and paper.

Procedure: Measure height and weight as per BMI method. Use the Mifflin-St.George 

Equation:

Male: (10x weight in kg) + (6.25 *

height in cm) (5 × age) +5

Female: (10x weight in kg) + (6.25 x

height in cm) – (5* age) – 161

Factors affecting BMR: Muscle mass, age, gender, genetics, body composition, mental state, and environment.

Measurement of Cardiovascular Fitness

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Harvard Step Test

The Harvard Step Test was developed by Brouha in 1943 to measure physical fitness for work and the ability to recover from exertion.

Purpose

To determine aerobic fitness and cardiovascular recovery efficiency.

Objective

To perform the step test continuously for 5 minutes or until exhaustion, maintaining a fixed pace.

Equipment Required

• Bench or wooden block (20 inches in height for male and 16 inch height for female)
• Stopwatch
• Metronome

Procedure

• The participant begins the test at the command “Go.”
• They step up and down on the bench at a rate of 30 steps per minute for a maximum of 5 minutes.
• On the first metronome beat or command “up,” one foot is placed on the bench.
• On the second beat, both feet are placed fully on the bench with the body erect.
• The participant continues stepping in rhythm with the metronome.
• If unable to maintain the pace, the test is stopped early and the participant is considered exhausted.
• At the end of 5 minutes or upon exhaustion, the participant sits down immediately.

Pulse Count

After completing the test, the participant remains seated. The tester records the pulse rate between 1 to 1% minutes after exercise.

Scoring

The Fitness Index Score is calculated using the following formula:

For short form– Fitness Index Duration of Exercise in Seconds 100/5.5xPulse Count (1-1.5 min)

• Start taking pulse rate after one minute of rest for 30 sec)

For long form– Fitness Index Duration of Exercise in Seconds 100/2 xPulse Counts (1-1.5 min, 2-2.5 min, 3-3.30 min))

• Start taking pulse rate after one minute of rest for 30 sec)
• Start taking pulse rate after two minute of rest for 30 sec)
• Start taking pulse rate after three minute of rest for 30 sec)

(Calculate the total of all three pulse counts)

Norms for Interpretation

Up to 49: Poor

50 to 80: Average

81 or above: Good

Rikli & Jones – Senior Citizen Fitness Test & Measurement

Senior citizen fitness test was developed by Roberta Rikli and Dr. Jessie Jones. This test consists of six easy and simple tests that assess the functional fitness of senior citizens.

Chair Stand Test

Purpose:

Measures lower body strength, essential for climbing stairs, walking, and rising from a seated position.

Procedure:

• The participant sits on a chair with arms crossed over the chest.
• On the signal “Go,” they stand up and sit down repeatedly for 30 seconds.
• The chair should be stable and placed against a wall for safety.

Equipment Required: Sturdy chair without arms, stopwatch.

Scoring:

• Count the total number of correct stands completed in 30 seconds.
• A full stand counts only if the participant reaches full extension and returns to a seated position.

Arm Curl Test

Purpose: Assesses upper body strength, needed for lifting objects, carrying groceries, and daily tasks.

Procedure:

• The participant sits and performs bicep curls using a dumbbell.
• Weight: 5 lbs (2.3 kg) for women, 8 lbs (3.6 kg) for men. 
• They complete as many curls as possible in 30 seconds, maintaining proper form.

Equipment Required: Dumbbells,

stopwatch, chair.

Scoring:

• Count the total number of correct curls.
• A curl is valid if the arm fully extends and flexes without swinging or using momentum.

Sit and Reach Test

Purpose: Measures lower body flexibility, especially of the hamstrings and lower back.

Procedure:

• The participant sits on the edge of a chair.
• One leg is extended forward with toes pointing up; the other leg remains bent.
• They reach forward with both hands toward the toes of the extended leg.
• The distance between fingertips and toes are measured.

Equipment Required: Sturdy chair, ruler or measuring tape.

Scoring:

• If fingertips touch toes: score=0
• If fingertips fall short: score negative value in cm
• If fingertips go beyond toes: score= positive value in cm

Back Scratch Test

Purpose: Assesses upper body flexibility, especially shoulder mobility, needed for dressing and reaching overhead.

Procedure:

• One hand reaches over the shoulder and the other behind the back to try and touch or overlap fingers.
• The distance between fingertips is measured.

Equipment Required: Ruler or measuring tape.

Scoring:

• If fingers touch: score-0}
• If fingers do not touch: score negative value in cm
• If fingers overlap: score positive value in cm

8- Feet Up And Go Test

Purpose: Measures agility and dynamic balance, crucial for quick movements and fall prevention.

Procedure:

• The participant starts seated in a chair.
• On signal, they stand, walk 8 feet (2.44 meters), turn around a cone, and return to sit.
• Time is recorded using a stopwatch.

Equipment Required: Chair, cone, stopwatch, 8-foot marked distance.

Scoring:

• Time taken to complete the task.
• Faster time indicates better agility and balance.

6 Minute Walk Test

Purpose: Assesses aerobic endurance, important for sustained physical activity like walking, household chores, and recreational movement.

Procedure:

• The participant walks continuously for 6 minutes on a flat surface.
• They may slow down or rest if needed, but time continues.
• Total distance covered is measured.

Equipment Required: Stopwatch, cones, 20-yard walking area with 5-yard interval markings.

Ground Setup:

• A rectangular loop formed by two parallel lines 20 yards apart, connected by 5-yard cross-lines.
• Mark every 5 yards for accurate distance tracking.
• Use cones to indicate turning points and boundaries.

Scoring:

• Distance walked in meters.
• Greater distance indicates better cardiovascular fitness.
• Safe, validated, and easy to administer in community or clinical settings.

Johnson-Metheny Test of Motor Educability

Developed by Johnson in 1932 and revised by Metheny in 1938

Purpose: To assess a child’s neuromuscular coordination, motor learning potential, and physical adaptability through basic movement stunts.

Test Setup

• Conducted on a 15-foot canvas or gym mat marked with specific zones.
• Each stunt is performed within designated boundaries.
• Scoring is based on accuracy, form, and execution.
• Points are deducted for errors such as imbalance, incorrect technique, or steppin outside the marked area.

Equipment Required: 15-foot canvas or gym mat, boundary markers or tape.

A. Front Roll

Procedure:

• The participant begins outside the marked area.
• They perform two forward rolls: The first roll should end at the midpoint of the 15-foot mat (7.5 feat), aligned with a 3-inch wide center line.
• The second roll continues into the remaining half of the mat.
• The rolls must be executed smoothly without touching or crossing the side boundaries or end limits.

Scoring:

Each correctly executed roll earns 5 points, for a maximum of 10 points.

Deductions:

• 2 points deducted for touching or crossing the right or left side lines (per roll).
• 1 point deducted for overreaching the end limit (per roll).
• 5 points deducted if the participant fails to perform a true front roll.

B. Back Roll

Procedure:

• The participant starts outside the marked chart area.
• They perform two backward rolls within a 2-foot wide lane:
• One roll in the first half of the mat..
• The second roll in the second half.
• Rolls must be controlled and remain within the designated boundaries.

Scoring:

• Same as the front roll: 5 points per correct roll, maximum 10 points.
• Deductions follow the same criteria for side line, end limit, and improper execution.

C. Jumping Half Turns

Procedure:

• The participant starts with both feet on the first 3-inch wide line.
• They jump forward to the second line, executing a half turn (180°) to either side.
• They continue jumping to the third, fourth, and fifth lines, alternating the direction of each half turn.
• All jumps must land with both feet on the designated lines.

Scoring:

• Perfect execution of all four jumps earns 10 points.

Deductions:

• 2 points deducted for each incorrect jump due to:
• Not landing with both feet on the line
• Incorrect turn direction
• Loss of control or balance

D. Jumping Full Turns

Procedure:

• The participant begins with feet outside the marked area, near the center of the lane.
• They jump with feet together into the second rectangular space, executing a full turn (360°) to either side.
• They continue jumping into alternate rectangular spaces across the mat, maintaining the same rotation direction.
• Each landing must be controlled and on both feet.

Scoring:

Perfect execution of all five jumps earns 10 points.

Deductions:

• Stepping outside the marked squares
• 2 points deducted for each error such as:
• Loss of balance on landing
• Over-rotation or under-rotation

Frequently Asked Questions

Multiple Asked Questions

1. Which test is not a part of senior citizen fitness test

a. Chair stand test

b. Back scratch test

c. Zig Zag test

d. Arm Curl Test

2. Rockport one mile test is to measure the development of

a. VO2 max

b. Abdomen Strength

c. Agility

d. Flexibility

3. What is the duration of Harvard step test

a. 4 min

b. 8 min

c. 5 min

d. 2 min

4. Standing broad jump is to measure

a. Arm Strength

b. Leg Strength

c. Abdomen Strength

5. Harvard Step Test is to check

a. Strength

b. Endurance

c. Speed

d. Flexibility

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